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

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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Which Heater Is the Most Energy-Efficient?

Monday, December 6th, 2021

Down here in Mandeville, LA, we don’t get the coldest temperatures imaginable. Things sure do get chilly, especially at night, but we’re not really going through any safety emergencies when our heaters run into problems. The most important factor of our heating systems is their efficiency. The more efficient your heater is, the better off you will be going forward and the less you’ll have to pay for your bills!

This blog post is all about energy efficiency. We want to talk about how to measure it, what it actually means, and which heating system is the most efficient when you’re choosing one. This is going to be important in the future because when utility bills rise, it can be a sign that you need heating repair in Mandeville, LA, and that’s going to depend on the efficiency of your system starting out.

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It’s Time to Replace Your Oil Heater

Monday, November 22nd, 2021

Are you getting tired of seeing that giant oil drum in your basement take up valuable space, while your heating system isn’t working as well as it should anyways? Don’t worry, you’re not the only one. Sure, you could call us for heating repair in Hammond, LA and we’d be right there to help you out, but depending on the type of system you have, repairs might be putting a band-aid on a problem that requires surgery.

The main point we’re trying to make is that homeowners in our area are more commonly starting to switch from oil-burning systems to systems that use natural gas. It’s not just a hot new fad or the result of some media campaign, there are some really great reasons to switch to this fuel type that is only going to get better in the coming years.

If you’re ready to take the next step and upgrade your system, or if you just need help with repairs, be sure to read on and give us a call.

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Don’t Let Your Furnace Boom

Monday, November 8th, 2021

A booming furnace is a bad thing to encounter. Don’t get us wrong, every heating system makes some kind of noise when it turns on and starts to heat your home. As air goes through your ductwork, the air ducts will expand and contract based on the temperature differential, and this can sometimes make noise. Noises aren’t inherently bad when you hear them in your home.

However, many noises are. We like to use the term “loud and uncomfortable noises” because that separates the good noises from the bad noises pretty clearly. If you encounter any loud or uncomfortable noises, like a booming sound, then you probably need heating repair in Covington, LA.

Based on how common this booming noise is when we get calls from homeowners, we’d like to spend today investigating how this noise comes up and what might be going on inside your furnace when it does.

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Why Furnace Problems Can Become Dangerous

Monday, October 25th, 2021

We’d like to start off this blog by reassuring homeowners everywhere that furnaces aren’t inherently dangerous. What this means is that a furnace is designed with various different safety systems to ensure that it doesn’t endanger you or your family. Regardless of the type of furnace you have, it’s designed to be safe.

However, like all dangerous things in this world, a furnace can become unsafe if it’s mistreated or neglected in a certain way. The machine that provides your heating in Covington, LA could be a gas furnace, which means it’s burning gas in order to produce heat for your home. This combustion can be dangerous if there’s a problem occurring that isn’t fixed by professionals.

Let’s cover some of the common problems that can crop up with a gas furnace, and highlight the importance of fast repairs. Neglect can quickly allow a problem to fester and compound into additional problems, which will ultimately make your furnace unsafe.

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It’s Energy Awareness Month!

Monday, October 11th, 2021

According to energy.gov it is Energy Awareness Month! This means it’s that time of the year to take a look at our energy bills to determine what’s working and what isn’t. It’s no surprise that energy costs are going up year after year, and we fight against these rising costs with more energy-efficient appliances.

This blog post is going to be about your energy bill and how it relates to heating in Amite, LA. We’ll be taking a look at how much energy your heating system uses, how much energy it should use, and what to do if you think your heating system is losing efficiency. Our team is ready and able to help you fix this problem with a simple repair or scheduled maintenance for your heating system.

No matter if you’ve got an electric furnace or a heat pump, our team can help you with your energy efficiency needs.

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Indoor Air Quality, Heating, and How It All Works Together

Monday, March 1st, 2021

If this last year has done anything, it’s at least made you more aware of what could be floating around in your indoor air. Contaminants come in all shapes and sizes, some harmless and some absolutely seek to do us harm. It’s important that we stay informed as to what could harm us inside our home, and what solutions exist to prevent this from happening.

So, what if we told you that there were five distinct types of contaminants that existed within your HVAC system and your home? We’re not kidding, this can be quite a shock for homeowners that like to think of their homes as a sanctuary.

Contaminants in your air can also affect your heating in Covington, LA, by gunking up your air filter and damaging the sensitive components. Let us explain these five unique levels of indoor air quality contaminants and see where we can help.

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Don’t Mess With a Noisy Heater

Monday, February 15th, 2021

Ah, don’t you love getting up in the morning with the sun shining through the window, only to encounter a heater that sounds like a train engine? We’re joking, this is usually the moment where frustration sits in and you realize that your heater might be in a serious situation. What do you do? Do you put the gloves on, open the thing up, and research some diagnosing tutorials online?

No, you don’t. And we’re not just saying that to be picky, we’re saying that because you’ll end up paying for that mistake down the line. We’d rather you spend your money on something that actually helps the longevity of your heating system, like professional HVAC in Mandeville, LA.

So aside from telling you what you shouldn’t do to your noisy heater in Mandeville, what should you be doing? Well, keep reading and we’ll tell you!

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3 HVAC Things You Should NEVER Try

Monday, February 1st, 2021

We know, this makes us sound like the resident party-poopers. How dare we come into your home and ruin all the fun by telling you what you shouldn’t do. After all, it’s your house, your HVAC system, so you should be able to do with it what you want, right?

Well, not really. For starters, if you’ve got a gas-powered heating system, it can be downright illegal to tamper with that if you don’t have an HVAC license. Along those lines, doing anything other than what a homeowner should do to their HVAC system could cost you thousands of dollars in repairs or replacements, and can be a generally irresponsible thing to do.

If you’re not a big fan of throwing money out the window, and you’d rather leave the important stuff up to an HVAC contractor in Mandeville, LA, then pay attention. We’ll tell you what you should never try to do for your HVAC system.

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