A Handy Heat Pump Maintenance & Repair Guide

November 4th, 2024
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Heat pumps are the perfect system for our climate. They can keep you as cool as a cucumber all summer long. Then, when temperatures drop and you start to feel the winter chill, they can also keep you toasty warm! They’re efficient, too, especially when it comes to heating. And although they might seem new-fangled, they’re based on the same exact technology as air conditioners, which is tried and true.

Because they are so similar to air conditioners, they have a lot of the same components, and a lot of the same needs when it comes to servicing them. But not everything is quite identical! What is different about the maintenance and repair a heat pump needs? Check out this handy guide so you’ll be able to keep your system in top condition.

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It’s Time for Fall Furnace Maintenance!

October 21st, 2024
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What an absolutely stunning time of year it is! The breezes are cool, the leaves are colorful, the pumpkins are everywhere… and it’s time to get ready for winter. That’s right, don’t relax and enjoy the season just yet. You’ve got some important things to do! And what’s at the top of your fall to-do list? Schedule furnace maintenance! It’s essential for so many reasons.

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What’s That Smell? Your Heater Needs Repair

October 7th, 2024
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When you first turn your heat on this fall, will it perform the way you need it to? Or will it have problems with performance or efficiency? Will it need repairs before it can keep you properly cozy? Will it perhaps make a strange smell?

Often, an odor coming from your heating system is a sign that something is wrong. But sometimes, it’s perfectly normal, and you shouldn’t be too worried. What’s the difference? Why would your heater cause odd smells? How can you tell if you need heating repair? Here are the details you should know.

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Prolong AC Life: Protect Your Compressor

September 23rd, 2024
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An air conditioner is quite an investment. You want it to keep your home cool and comfortable for as many years as possible so you can really benefit from that investment. The last thing you’d want is for your air conditioner to break down and need to be replaced in just a handful of years! 

We’d like to help you enjoy that investment for many years. How can you avoid the problems that lead to early air conditioner replacement? The key to a long-lasting air conditioner is the compressor. Protect that component to prolong AC life. Here’s how to do it.

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Ice on Your AC? That’s a Problem

September 9th, 2024
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Air conditioners make air cold. In order to do this, they have to be cold. But they absolutely should not be covered in ice! If your air conditioner has ice on it, something is wrong. What could the problem be? How should you deal with it? Here are some simple instructions.

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How Do High-Efficiency Air Conditioners Work?

August 26th, 2024
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We’ve got great news for you. If your air conditioner is getting on in years, the new models are so much better that you’ll be astonished. And it’s true that your old air conditioner has gotten less effective and less efficient as it reaches the end of its life. But these new high-efficiency air conditioners use significantly less energy than your old one did, even when it was first installed!

Today’s air conditioners have changed. There have been some big improvements in how these systems work, and AC manufacturers have managed to make air conditioners that save you energy (and money!) while keeping you gloriously cool. How do these new high-efficiency air conditioners work? What’s changed in how they’re made? We’ll explain all about it.

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Short Cycling Heat Pump? Here’s What to Do

August 12th, 2024
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Efficiency is the most remarkable thing about your heat pump. You certainly don’t want anything to take that awesome energy-saving ability away from it! But many problems that a heat pump can encounter will reduce its efficiency dramatically if you don’t have it repaired. Short cycling is a heat pump problem that wastes a huge amount of energy. Here’s some info about short cycling and how to remedy it.

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Is It Too Late for AC Maintenance?

July 15th, 2024
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Your air conditioner has been working hard for a while now. And the season won’t be over for quite some time yet. All that hard work has a major impact on the ability of your air conditioner to keep chugging along and keep your home cool. And the best way to make it easier, and to cut down on the wear and tear that hard work creates, is by having annual maintenance done. Did you do that?

If you forgot to schedule your annual AC maintenance this spring, if you thought you could get away with skipping a year, or if AC maintenance isn’t something you usually do at all, your air conditioner is at risk of developing serious problems. Is it too late to schedule AC maintenance this year? Should you put it off any longer? What would be the benefit of doing it now? We’ll tell you.

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Can This Air Conditioner Be Saved? AC Repair vs. Replacement

July 1st, 2024
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If you’ve got a major air conditioner problem in Louisiana in July, you don’t want to sit around debating what to do for very long! You need to make a decision and get things sorted out so you don’t expire from the heat. If your air conditioner is not very new, and it needs a significant repair, you might be wondering whether it’s worth it, or if you should replace the system.

It’s not a simple yes-or-no question. There are a few different factors you should take into account as you choose whether to repair or replace your air conditioner. We’ll help you sort through the important pieces of information so you can make a decision you’ll be happy with.

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How to Prepare for AC Installation

June 17th, 2024
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You’ll be so happy this summer, so cool and comfortable with your brand-new air conditioner. Once that installation is done, you’ll be able to enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities in the heat, knowing you have a safe, cool home to retreat to when you get too hot. But before you can put your feet up and relax, you’ve got to get through that installation appointment.

Have you ever had an air conditioner installed before? If you have, it was probably many years ago. Well, we do it all the time! We can tell you exactly what to expect during AC installation and how to make sure you’re as prepared as possible. This will help make everything go smoothly.

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