When an older furnace needs repair, it’s important to stop and assess the situation. Is it really worth repairing it? Would you be better off getting a new heating system, if your furnace is old enough that it probably won’t last much longer anyway? How can you tell? There are a couple of different methods for determining whether a furnace should be repaired, or if replacement would be a better choice.
Having your heating system replaced is the sort of thing you only have to do every decade or two. It’s kind of a big deal to a homeowner. But we do it every day.
You may have questions and concerns about heating system replacement. We have answers and information! What’s involved? How long does it take? We’ll tell you.
During the long winter months, things can get a little stuffy in your home. You’ll be running the heat, keeping the windows closed, and breathing the same air as it cycles through your HVAC system over and over again. And whatever is in your ducts will simply cycle through over and over as well. What’s in there? And do you really want to breathe it?
Because ductwork can stay in position for many years—decades, even—it’s easy to forget about it. Generally, it’s behind your walls, or up in your attic, where you don’t have a clear view even of the outside of the ducts. And the inside is a total mystery! If it’s been awhile since you’ve had your ducts cleaned, have it done now! It’ll make the air you breathe this winter so much fresher.
As the temperature cools down, you might be tempted to just relax and enjoy it. After all, it was a long, hot summer. Autumn is gorgeous in our area. But you don’t want to be caught unprepared by winter weather. You’ve got some things to do, and taking care of your furnace should be high on your list.
Yes, even though we don’t use our heating systems as much as folks do in places like Maine or Minnesota, we do need them, and now is the time to make sure they’re ready to keep us cozy when we need them to. Annual professional heating system maintenance will keep your furnace in good condition.
What would happen if you didn’t have it done? Read on to find out.
It might seem like the weather has just started to cool down. But autumn is officially here, and that means winter is also on its way! You don’t want to be caught unprepared. There are things you should be doing to make sure your HVAC system is ready to make the switch from cooling to heating. Here’s a checklist for you!
When it’s time for a new air conditioner, there are many considerations. What type of system do you need? What size? What brand? How much does it cost? How energy-efficient is it? Even after you finally make a decision, the process isn’t complete. Now you have to schedule the installation!
For an average homeowner, this process only occurs every ten or twelve years or so, because that’s about how long an air conditioner can last. But for us, we do it every day. So when you have a question, such as, “How long will my AC installation appointment take?” we’ve got solid answers for you.
You’ve been told that air conditioners require maintenance. You probably know that it should be done every year, and that most people have it done in the spring, just before the air conditioner needs to be in good condition to take on the heavy summer workload.
But why does an AC unit require annual maintenance? What will happen if you don’t have it done? Serious AC troubles can result. Here’s what we mean.
If your business has a server room, this is the nervous system of your entire enterprise. A person cannot function when something serious goes wrong within their nervous system. Your business will struggle, screech to a halt, or perhaps even not survive if something serious goes wrong in the server room. And what does the server room need to stay healthy? Climate control.
You could try to keep the climate under control in your server room yourself. But is it worth the risk? Definitely not! For commercial server room cooling, you should only trust the experts, not try to DIY or hire an amateur. The stakes are too high. Here’s what we mean.
Duct cleaning often comes as an afterthought for many homeowners, but there’s a reason you should be more keen on getting your ducts cleaned once every 3–5 years: lowering your energy bills. Sounds like a bit of a stretch, but there are a few reasons why your duct cleanliness directly affects your expected monthly energy spending.
We’ve handled a lot of duct cleaning in Shreveport, LA in our time, and it’s given us insight into just how much you can save. While your mileage may vary, trust us when we say this does have an effect on your energy bills. It has a few other benefits as well.
Your heater hasn’t acted up in a bit. Repairs have been kept to a minimum, your maintenance goes on as planned, but there’s one type of repair that most homeowners never see coming: your furnace’s board suddenly reversing its polarity of incoming power.
It sounds odd, because it is odd. It’s not a common heater repair in Shreveport, LA by a long shot, but it happens. Today, we’re going to talk about what it is, how it impacts your furnace, and how we can fix it.
