Unfortunately, heaters, furnaces, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) units do not last forever. While you may be able to have your system repaired to keep it running, it is going to need to be replaced at some point. Once you have talked with a reputable heating company and picked out the unit that will best suit your needs, it will be time to arrange for it to be installed. Read More»
If you’ve ever had to buy a new central air conditioning unit, then you know just how expensive this can be. New central AC units can easily cost thousands of dollars installed, so you certainly don’t want to be stuck replacing yours prematurely. Fortunately, there are a few simple tips you can follow to care for your home’s central AC unit and potentially prolong its life. Schedule an Annual Tune-Up/Inspection Read More»
When summer draws to a close, it’s time to think about getting your furnace ready for the long, cold winter. Ensuring it’s ready to go will save you from emergency repair calls when you flip on the heat only to find the furnace won’t warm your home. There are things you can do and other things you’ll leave for a heating technician to check and service. Calling a professional for a thorough cleaning and preventative maintenance check before the weather turns cold is a good habit to establish. Read More»
Are you a small business owner? Have you recently moved into a retail space? When you are renting a commercial location, there are things that are sometimes handled by the building owner and that are sometimes handled by the company leasing the space; in this case, that’d be your company. One such thing may be the maintenance and upkeep of the HVAC system. It may be the building owner’s responsibility to replace the unit if it breaks, but your lease may also say that it’s your responsibility to keep it running. Read More»
It is hard to imagine anything worse than being stuck at work on a hot summer day with a broken air conditioner. When an air conditioner suddenly cuts out, it is usually connected to some sort of electrical issue. That is, there are a number of possible problems that can occur with any AC system, but sudden failure is usually due to electrical problems. Compressors are Important The main electrical component inside an air conditioning system is the compressor. Read More»
For the most part, it is a good idea to have your home outfitted with some type of integrated home heating system. However, if you have moved into a house that has no integrated heat source or the one it has is non-functional, space heaters are the next best thing until you get something better. Space heaters are portable heaters that you plug into an outlet and use wherever you need heat, and they come in many different varieties. Read More»
When you want your household to serve you and protect you from the elements outside, it’s crucial that you do your best to get excellent HVAC service. The HVAC service that you use will make the difference between suffering through summers and thriving indoors, cool and comfortable. This will involve an understanding of how to buy the perfect AC system, and how to also maintain it. In this regard, you owe it to yourself to look into ductless air conditioning. Read More»
It’s never fun when your furnace stops working, especially when it is in the middle of winter. However, you should take the time to troubleshoot the issues before you call a professional for help. You could either find a simple fix to your problem, or have more information to give to the HVAC technician. Check Your Thermostat Thermostats have become even more complicated recently as they have become smarter. While before it was quite clear if a thermostat is on or off, now settings can be buried within menus and you are not quite sure how or why your furnace is turning off and on. Read More»
It may still be cold, icy, and snowy in much of the country, but it won’t be long before warmer temperatures are here. The need for cozy heat will soon switch over to the need for air conditioning in much of the country. But what kind of air conditioning is best for you and your needs? Here are some questions to ask yourself to help determine your air conditioning needs. Read More»