Spring may be coming to a close, but allergy season will be around for a while yet. For some unfortunate souls, allergy season is never really over. If you’re one of those people struggling with allergies this season, read on. Let’s examine some of the best ways to cope will allergies this year.
How You Can Cope with Allergy Season This Year
April 18th, 2016Common Air Conditioner Problems to Watch for
April 11th, 2016Summer is almost here, and the days are starting to heat up. Air conditioning is a crucial part of HVAC systems, ensuring your home stays comfortable and addressing any hvac repair needs promptly. Reliable air conditioning is essential for satisfied customers, as it directly impacts comfort and satisfaction. Most modern air conditioning units can last between 15 to 20 years with proper care and maintenance, making them a long-term investment for your home. Similarly, most furnaces can work properly for 15 to 30 years, making them another durable component of your HVAC system.
You’re going to be using your air conditioner more and more often in order to keep cool over the next few months, and that’s going to increase the wear and tear on the system. Summer is the most stressful time of year for air conditioners, and that means that most air conditioner problems are going to crop up around this time. Regular maintenance and timely repairs can help save money by reducing energy bills and preventing costly breakdowns. Let’s take a look at some common problems that may afflict your air conditioner, and when to call for repairs. The average cost of air conditioning repairs can vary from $100 to $2,000 depending on the complexity of the repair, with the average cost being around $350.
Improve Your AC System This Summer with Zone Control
April 4th, 2016Summer is just around the corner, and hopefully you’ve already gotten your air conditioning system ready for the added strain of operating on a daily basis. Preventive maintenance is never a bad idea when it comes to preparing your air conditioner for summer, but it’s not the only thing you can do to make sure you get the most out of your system. Read on to find out more about how zone control can help you stay cool this summer.
Why You Should Always Trust a Professional with Your Gas Piping Needs
March 28th, 2016Natural gas is a primary heating fuel in most homes in America, with good reason. It’s affordable, plentiful, and very good at generating a lot of heat. With the exception of some older homes, most living spaces are equipped with at least one or two appliances that rely on this natural gas to function. However, using gas does come with its inherent risks, which is why you should always trust a professional to handle your gas piping needs. Keep reading to learn more.
Why It’s a Good Idea to Install an Air Filter This Spring
March 21st, 2016Spring has sprung, and millions of people across the country cannot see or breathe very well thanks to allergies. This time of year can be a nightmare of sneezing fits, tissues and anti-histamines, ruining the otherwise beautiful weather and flowering plants. There isn’t much that can be done about the minefield of pollen and other allergens outside, but you can certainly do something about the ones in your home. Read on to find out how an air filter can help you.
The Advantages of Air Conditioning Maintenance
March 14th, 2016Winter, such as it was, is over, and we’re already starting to experience the kind of hot weather that’s been typical over the last few years of drought. As the temperatures start to climb, you’re going to start relying on your air conditioning system more and more in order to stay cool. That added usage contributes to greater chances of problems occurring with your air conditioning system. If you want to make sure that your air conditioner stays in good shape this summer, you should be sure to schedule air conditioning maintenance this spring. Let’s take a look at the benefits of air conditioning maintenance.
Signs That You Have a Plumbing Problem
March 7th, 2016One of the most frustrating things about a home plumbing system is how difficult it is to detect problems with it. Most of the system is hidden from view, and most plumbing problems are subtle enough in their early stages not to give off any symptoms. This leads to a lot of plumbing problems being discovered only after they’ve started inflicting massive damage to the surrounding area. However, if you know what to look for there are certain signs that you can find that indicate a need for plumbing repair.
Why is My Heat Pump Not Putting Out Heat?
February 29th, 2016Heat pumps are highly valued for their ability to act as both heating and air conditioning systems. In fact, it’s one of the main reasons that homeowners install them in the first place. But, being able to do that means the system is more complicated, which means there are more ways for things to go wrong. If your heat pump seems to be stuck in air conditioning mode, or doesn’t put out as much heat as it should, you may have one of the following problems.
It’s Not Too Late for a Heating Tune Up!
February 22nd, 2016We still have a few months of winter left before things start consistently warming up (freak heat waves notwithstanding, of course.) If you are using a heat pump to keep warm this winter, and you want it to keep operating to its full potential, you should schedule preventive maintenance for it. Read on to find out more about the importance of heat pump maintenance.
How to Prevent Furnace Short Cycling
February 15th, 2016Short cycling is one of the most dangerous problems that can afflict any climate control system, including furnaces. It vastly increases the level of wear and tear on the furnace, shortening its lifespan and making it much more likely for various parts of the system to break down. If you want your furnace to live a long and healthy lifespan, you should do everything you can to prevent it from short cycling. There’s one very simple way to make sure that your furnace is unlikely to short cycle. Read on to find out more about that method.