It’s amazing (and for some, probably sad) to realize that the Fall Equinox just passed and we’ve officially passed into the next season. If you own a heat pump system, you know how easy and convenient it is to switch from cooling to heating, and that’s exactly where our weather is right now: warm during the day, cool and crisp at night. This is one of the great benefits of a heat pump system, but also why it’s so important to have your heat pump in Blue Bell professionally maintained not once, but twice, a year.
Why Does a Heat Pump Need Bi-Annual Maintenance?
September 28th, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyFall = A Great Time to Schedule Heating Maintenance
September 21st, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyWe know you don’t want to think about the fall, but the equinox is already here. Fall brings lots of nice things, though, like harvest time, apple baked goods, and beautiful fall foliage. It’s also the time when we turn on the heat, at least in the mornings, to get rid of the growing chill. Make sure your heater is in the best shape it can be in for this fall and winter by scheduling maintenance for your heating system now.
How a Dehumidifier Helps You and Your Air Conditioner
September 14th, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyEven though September brings thoughts of the fall, we can actually encounter some of our hottest temperatures during the first part of this month. Our heat is typically mixed with a good amount of humidity during this time of year, so much so that your air conditioning system may struggle with dehumidifying your home properly. A home with cool, moist air ends up feeling cool and clammy, not cool and dry, usurping the whole point of having a whole home AC system to begin with. But the indoor air quality experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling have a great solution for you: a whole house dehumidifier.
How Dust and Dirt Affect Your Air Conditioning System
September 7th, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyDust and dirt are so common it may seem like they shouldn’t have a big impact on your air conditioning system; unfortunately, nothing could be further from the truth. Just as getting sand in your smart phone can cause you endless problems, dirt and dust can have the same effect on your whole home AC. The problems may not be apparent at first, but if dust and dirt are left to accumulate on your system, you will start to see the effects, and they won’t be positive ones.
Do You Need to Consider AC Replacement for Next Year?
September 1st, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyIt’s not something most homeowners want to think about because it’s a big decision and an expensive proposition: replacing your whole home air conditioning system. It can be an even harder decision when your AC is still operating – but one of the questions to ask yourself is: how well is your existing air conditioner operating? Just because your AC is still running doesn’t mean it’s running well, or that it is doing the job you need it to do. To help you discern whether or not your air conditioning system has another cooling season in it, it’s important to review these critical factors. If you’re unsure, these signs it’s time to replace your AC system can help guide your decision.
How Are Leaks in a Geothermal Loop Detected?
August 31st, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyIt’s usually one of the biggest concerns of any geothermal system owner: what happens if the ground loop develops a leak? How will I know? How will it be found? And most importantly, does the whole yard need to be dug up to repair a leak in the ground loop? Here are some answers to these questions from the geothermal experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling.
How an Upgraded Air Filter Can Help Relieve Your Late Summer Allergies
August 24th, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyAugust is the time of year for vacations, dog days and… really bad allergies. Ragweed is one of the biggest bloomers in the month of August, and it is also one of the most irritating allergens around. Grasses will also enter a second phase of growing, making those with outdoor allergies pretty miserable. It isn’t really possible to keep some of these allergen particles from entering your home and HVAC system, but there is a great way to capture and remove them: upgrade your HVAC system air filter.
What Causes a Sewer Line to Back Up?
August 17th, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyIf there’s a particular aspect of your home plumbing system that you don’t ever want to think about as a homeowner, it would most definitely be your sewer line. Not only is the ick factor a 10 on a 1-10 scale, repairs to a sewer line are often more expensive than other kinds of plumbing issues. As such, it’s good to know what can cause your sewer line to potentially back up so that you can successfully avoid some of these scenarios in your own home.
Why Ice on Your Air Conditioner Isn’t Normal
August 10th, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyIt’s hot, and at the height of summer, your air conditioner is working its hardest to keep you cool. This is why many homeowners think that ice build-up may be part of the normal course of operation. It isn’t. Ice build-up anywhere in your system means there’s an imbalance in the heat release/cooling process, and this imbalance is most likely from a refrigerant leak. So what should you do? The first step you need to take is to call the experts at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling. We’ve been helping customers in the Doylestown, PA area with their AC repair needs since 1976, and we are here to help you, too.
Why Isn’t My Ductless AC Working?
August 3rd, 2015 | Written By Chris Long | Reviewed By Kevin CarneyAre you experiencing cooling issues with your ductless air conditioner? There can be a few reasons for this, as we’ll explain below, but no matter the cause, it’s important to hire a trained expert to help you with all of your ductless AC repairs. The HVAC pros at Carney Plumbing Heating & Cooling have been working with ductless systems for many years, and we can help you with all of your ductless repair needs in Newtown, PA.