Spring is here, the season when we start to get our homes ready for the warmer weather of summer. Part of those preparations is making sure that your air conditioner is ready for the added stress of operating on a daily basis during the hottest months of the year. If you’re using a ductless system to keep cool this summer, read on to find out why spring maintenance is so important for it.
Why You Should Get Your Ductless System Tuned Up This Spring
March 21st, 2016Should I Replace My Air Conditioner Before Summer Starts?
March 14th, 2016Winter is over, and the days are starting to heat up. That means that it’s time to make sure that your air conditioner is in the best possible shape for the coming summer months. For some of us, this will be the ideal time to replace our failing air conditioning system with a new one. How can you tell of you need a new air conditioning system, though? Read on to find out.
Be Sure to Have Your Air Conditioner Tuned Up This Spring
March 7th, 2016Spring is here, and that means it’s time to get your home ready for the coming summer months. One of the best ways to do that is to schedule preventive maintenance for your air conditioning system. Even if your air conditioner seems to be in great shape, there is no reason to skip having it examined by a professional before summer starts. Let’s take a look at the benefits of preventive air conditioning maintenance.
What to During a Plumbing Emergency
February 29th, 2016Plumbing problems rarely have the common courtesy to occur during normal business hours. While inconvenient, though, it’s normally not a big deal to wait to have the issue fixed until you can schedule an appointment. It’s a very different story when it comes to plumbing emergencies, though. A plumbing emergency is any plumbing problem that cannot wait for a future appointment; it will simply cause too much damage in the interim. So, what are you supposed to do when a plumbing emergency crops up at 3 in the morning, or some other time outside of normal business hours? Follow the steps below to mitigate the damage as much as possible.
What Happens When Your Furnace is the Wrong Size
February 22nd, 2016There are many different factors that go into choosing a new furnace system, like fuel type and AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency.) One factor that often gets neglected, however, is the size of the furnace. People tend to think that as long as the furnace can physically fit in the space provided, it will work just fine. This isn’t true. Let’s take a look at what happens when your furnace isn’t sized properly.
Ductless Problems You Need to Watch for This Winter
February 15th, 2016Ductless systems are just as susceptible to issues as any other system, especially during the winter when the stress on them is greater. If you’re using a ductless mini split to keep warm this winter, you should be aware of the kinds of problems the system can run into and the warning signs they give off. The faster you can recognize symptoms of a problem with your ductless heater, the faster you can call for repairs and the more damage you can prevent. Let’s take a look at some of those symptoms now.
How Your Water Heater Prevents Itself From Rusting
February 8th, 2016Any time steel or iron is in contact with water over a long period of time, rust is all but inevitable. Water heaters are in contact with water almost constantly, from the time they are installed onward. So, why is it that your water heater isn’t rusting out and rupturing every couple of years? The answer lies in a part called the anode rod. Read on to find out what the anode rod is, and how it protects your water heater from rusting.
Be Sure to Schedule Furnace Maintenance Annually
February 1st, 2016It can be quite expensive to keep a furnace in proper condition, especially if it develops a serious issue. In an effort to save money on furnace upkeep, most homeowners wait to call for repairs until a problem presents itself. No need to call for professional services unless they’re absolutely necessary, after all. The problem with this method is that it can, and often does, backfire completely. Going without regular preventive furnace maintenance is likely to create more problems, and cost you more money. Let’s take a look at the benefits of annual furnace maintenance.
Signs That Your Water Heater Needs Repairs
January 25th, 2016Water heaters are designed to put up with a lot of wear and tear, but they are not invincible systems. They develop problems like any other home system, and those problems can become quite threatening if not handled in time. If you want your water heater to serve you well for as long as possible, you need to be able to recognize when it needs repairs. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the common signs that your water heater is in need of repairs.
What You Need to Know About Furnace Short Cycling
January 18th, 2016If you’ve ever noticed your furnace turning itself on and off every couple of minutes, don’t ignore it. That behavior is called “short cycling,” and it’s a serious threat to the health of your system. If you don’t have the short cycling taken care of as quickly as possible, you are running the risk of your furnace breaking down very soon. Let’s take a look at what causes short cycling, and what can happen if you don’t get it repaired.