Professional Heating & Air Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Do Gas Furnaces Still Use Pilot Lights?

Monday, January 30th, 2023

Most homeowners know if they have a gas or electric furnace in their homes. However, if we were to ask most people if their gas furnace has a pilot light, a lot of homeowners would probably respond that they don’t even know what a pilot light is–let alone if their furnace has one.

The natural gas furnace has been popular since the 1940s, replacing coal-burning furnaces as a safer and more convenient option. Furnace technology has continued to advance not only in safety and convenience but in efficiency too. And so we come to the question: are standing pilot lights in furnaces still a thing? Let’s look into this question in more depth.

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4 Emergency Heating Repair Situations

Monday, January 16th, 2023

Although Louisiana residents don’t use their heaters nearly as much as their air conditioners, you want your heater to work when you need it. With our usually mild winters, it’s easier to overlook a heater that isn’t functioning at peak performance.

However, there are some heater scenarios that when they happen, shouldn’t be ignored. From unusual noises and smells to a system that’s short cycling, here are 4 signs that you may need emergency heating repair in your Man deville, LA home.

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How To Know If You Have an HVAC Emergency

Monday, December 5th, 2022

Many homeowners would like to think that their HVAC systems will always run smoothly and efficiently for their entire lifespans. But like any piece of complex machinery, things can and do go wrong. Knowing which service calls can wait and which constitutes a true emergency are important distinctions.

Luckily, HVAC systems give off signs when something’s not right–most of the time. Let’s take a look at some scenarios that definitely warrant a timely response from a team of highly trained HVAC professionals. One thing is for sure: if you need HVAC emergency service in Covington, LA, contact us for fast and reliable service.

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Is an Electric Furnace Better Than a Gas Furnace?

Monday, November 21st, 2022

When it’s time to purchase a new furnace for your home, there are a lot of factors to consider. It’s imperative to do your research and consult a professional before you make such a major purchase for your home.

For homes that have access to natural gas, eventually, you’ll need to decide if you purchase a gas or electric furnace. Here’s a quick comparison of the different fuel options to help you make a well-informed decision.

No matter which kind of furnace you choose, be sure to choose us for professional gas or electric furnace installation!

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Our Heating System Glossary for New Homeowners

Monday, March 14th, 2022

First of all, if you’re not a new homeowner, you’re still welcome to read this blog! We’d like to welcome everyone to our informative blog where we talk about the industry-specific terms that we think everyone should be aware of.

For all you new homeowners out there, congratulations! It’s an amazing feat for anyone to purchase a home in this economy, and we want to help you save money down the line. You can always call our team to repair your HVAC system in Hammond, LA, but we’re going to start with a glossary of handy terms to keep in mind.

The more you know about your heating system, the more likely you’ll know exactly when to call a professional for repairs. Knowledge is power, and we think it’s time we handed you a bit more power now that you’re in charge of your own HVAC system.

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You Might Need Heater Replacement Soon

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Heaters are designed to provide the entire home with heat for many seasons. This is absolutely true, and we would say that anyone with a heater that can’t meet this demand needs to call us for support. Though, one thing we hear often is homeowners trying to get their old and outdated heaters to continue working long after they’ve passed their serviceable lifespan. This is a big problem that we’re looking to address today.

Forced air heating systems, like heat pumps or furnaces, are only supposed to reasonably last from 10-15 years before they’ll start running up your bill and causing you problems. When evaluating your home HVAC in Hammond, LA, we want you to pay attention to the following signs that you might need to replace your heating system.

Don’t worry! Our team will be with you every step of the way.

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What is Mercaptan, and Is It in Your Home?

Monday, February 14th, 2022

If you use a gas furnace in your home, then you’re just one of the millions of homeowners that utilize this technology. Gas furnaces are safe, affordable, and efficient for homes that require powerful heating. With all that said, we need to be clear about how the process works and when you might encounter the need for heating repair in Mandeville, LA.

We’ll start this conversation by talking about mercaptan, a chemical that you might not know much about. It exists in every home with a gas furnace and it’s something that you might want to be aware of the next time you encounter a furnace issue.

Today, we’re going to start by investigating this mysterious chemical and find out what it does for you and your family. Then, we’ll go on to discuss when you might need professional help to fix your furnace, all based around detecting this chemical.

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Always Go Pro With Your Heating Repairs

Monday, January 17th, 2022

We could’ve chosen any name we wanted for our company, and we went with Professional Heating & Air. Why would we do that? We could’ve used our names, a mascot, or even a local landmark to show some Louisianna pride!

Well, the truth is that professionals are becoming more and more important for people to have when they need help with HVAC. If there’s one thing we want you to know about us, it’s that we’re licensed, insured, and well-trained professionals who can get your heating repair in Madisonville, LA done right.

It’s easy to understand why homeowners in our area go with amateur service or try to fix their heating systems themselves. Especially during a time of such financial hardship, sometimes people just don’t feel like they have a choice!

We’re here to tell you why you might actually spend more money trying to fix your heater on your own.

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3 Reasons to Change Your Air Filter

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

It’s time to talk about your air filter! Remember that component that you haven’t thought about for a few months that you probably read something about back then? Well, we’re back to talk about it, and we hope that we’ll impart you with some new information that can help you fight against uncomfortable temperatures and high heating bills!

Your air filter is an important part of the heating and cooling process. We’re not just saying that to get you to purchase a new air filter or anything, in fact, replacing your air filter can be cheap and done completely by yourself, so we’re telling you about this in hopes that you save money rather than spend it.

Let’s talk about why changing your air filter is important, and why it’s going to help you avoid heating repair in Covington, LA.

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“Why Is My Heater Struggling?”

Monday, December 20th, 2021

While we’ve still got a few warm days ahead of us, temperatures are definitely starting to drop at night, which means we’re relying on our heating systems more. This is how it usually goes, and as your local HVAC experts, we’re on call ready to help you with all of your heating needs when something goes wrong.

However, there’s more to being a heating system owner than just running the unit for as long as possible until it breaks down and you need to call us for help. Your heater relies on you to recognize when it’s having trouble, running into problems, and also to identify when it’s running inefficiently. This is what we would call a “struggling” heater, and it might sound familiar.

We want to focus on a few reasons why you might need help with your struggling heating in Ponchatoula, LA, before temperatures drop even more in the next few months.

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