Hammond, LA Air Conditioning and Heating Blog | Professional Heating & Air

What Are My Options for AC Installation?

August 14th, 2023

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Is your Louisiana home due for a new air conditioner? Perhaps it’s just not delivering the cooling power you need in our hot and muggy weather or even worse–it’s broken down completely and you’re faced with an expensive repair.

We understand that no homeowner looks forward to the day when their AC requires replacement. However, there is a silver lining to this cloud: you now have a lot more options for air conditioners than you did 10 years ago.

When considering AC installation, you might be tempted to go with the cheapest version of the last system you bought. However, by spending a bit more and doing a little more research, you may find that there’s a different type of system that’s better suited to your needs. You can stop Googling “air conditioning installation near me” and find out your options right here and now.

Sounds You Don’t Want to Hear from Your AC

July 17th, 2023

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We’re in the thick of summer here in Louisiana and by now, you probably have a good idea of how it’s performing. Is it quietly humming along and doing its job of keeping your home and family in perfect comfort? Or is it being a noisy nuisance and your home comfort is suffering?

A struggling air conditioner will literally let you know when it’s suffering by making a variety of unusual noises. Let’s go over some of the sounds you don’t want to hear from your AC. That way, you’ll have an idea of what could be wrong and whether you need to call us for service.

OPTIONS Premier Services for People with Disabilities

July 3rd, 2023

We’d like to dedicate this blog post to telling our customers all about OPTIONS, a private non-profit agency serving our Hammond, Louisiana community. Their mission is to help people with disabilities live and work in the community.

OPTIONS is a local 501(c)3, non-profit agency established in 1973, by parents looking for community-based services for their children with disabilities. Although they were founded in 1973, they evolve by responding to the current needs of the people they serve in our community. They have a variety of opportunities at OPTIONS to best serve the individual needs of each person with a disability.

What Can Families Expect from OPTIONS

OPTIONS’ mission is to help people with disabilities live and work in the community. Their vision is for people with disabilities to be valued, respected, and integral members of the community. They are person-centered and meet the individual needs of each person.

What Makes OPTIONS Unique

OPTIONS is a premier provider of services. They offer 24/7 care, residential services, nursing support and advocacy, transportation, job placement and training, day programs, fun activities, community events, and so much more!

What Should Donors Know About OPTIONS

Donations remain local and 92% of those dollars directly serve OPTIONS participants’ essential needs such as health care, transportation, meaningful work, and activities.

How Can Someone Get Involved with OPTIONS

Visit their website or call 985.345.6269
Follow them on Facebook or Instagram @options_inc

We encourage you to learn more about OPTIONS, support their mission, and pass along their information to someone you know who might benefit from their many services.

When you need it done right, call Professional Heating & Air!

Central AC Vs Heat Pumps for Louisiana’s Climate

June 19th, 2023

There are some terms that people might hear and immediately dismiss, assuming it doesn’t apply to them. When you live in Louisiana and you hear the term “heat pump,” you might automatically assume that’s something you’ll never need.

Despite being poorly named, heat pumps have surged in popularity lately among people who know they provide both heating and cooling. When you’re researching air conditioning installation in Covington, you might be debating if a heat pump or central AC is better for our hot, humid climate.

Let’s go over the basics of heat pumps and then discuss how they compare to central air conditioning systems.

Why A Clogged Condensate Line Is Bad News

June 5th, 2023

Have you ever wondered what happens to all the moisture your AC collects during the cooling process? Your air conditioner has a part called a condensate drain that is designed to collect and channel away this moisture. But water and condensation aren’t all that’s capable of entering this drain. Dust and dirt can accumulate and things like mold spores can develop in this line and become trapped in the drain.

Just like with any drain line with a small diameter, the condensate line can eventually become clogged to the point that no condensation can pass through. This water may back up into the air conditioner or around the surrounding floor and walls. As you can imagine, leaking water is never a good thing in a home. Learn why this happens and what you can do to prevent it. If your AC develops a drain clog, give us a call for prompt air conditioning service in Hammond.

How to Know When to Call for Emergency Repairs

May 22nd, 2023

Knowing when to call for emergency AC repair might seem like an easy thing to recognize, but it can be more nuanced than that. For example, an air conditioner that won’t turn on at all on a scorching hot day can be a safety issue for you and your family and it should be treated as an emergency.

But what about if the AC isn’t working very well on a day with mild temperatures? It gets a bit tricky, doesn’t it? The question we’re trying to answer here is exactly how urgent is the need for an emergency repair. Let’s go over the parameters that definitely warrant a call for emergency repairs.

How AC Maintenance Reduces AC Repairs

May 8th, 2023

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It’s never a good feeling when you realize you need air conditioning repair in Mandeville. Although you know you can always count on us to fix your AC promptly and efficiently, you might be wondering how your AC broke down in the first place.

We like to inform our customers of all the ways they can avoid seeing us and that includes how to avoid AC repairs. The first thing we recommend is getting annual AC maintenance. In fact, 70% of the AC repairs we perform are on air conditioners that haven’t received this important service.

Let’s go over the things you can to do try and avoid AC repairs.

What Is Formicary Corrosion In An AC?

April 24th, 2023

The last thing you want to deal with during our overwhelmingly hot and humid summers is a broken-down air conditioner. There are things you can do to guard against unexpected breakdowns. You can change the air filter religiously every 1-3 months. You can schedule annual maintenance if you have a central air conditioner and twice a year if you have a heat pump. You can schedule a repair if your AC is making unusual noises.

However, even with the most vigilant attention to their air conditioners, Louisiana homeowners may face a breakdown despite this attention. That’s why it’s helpful to keep reading our blog so you can be aware of potential issues. One type of common breakdown that isn’t commonly known about is formicary corrosion. If you have an air conditioner with copper coils in the outdoor unit, this is a potential problem. Let’s discuss this issue so you’ll know if it’s going on with your AC.

Strange AC Noises and What They Mean

April 10th, 2023

Here in Louisiana, an air conditioner isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. During our hot, humid summers, you never want to find yourself without a functioning air conditioner. That’s why it’s essential to know the signs that your need AC repair in Mandeville LA.

Luckily, your AC will do just about everything it can to let you know it needs some help. These signs usually come in the form of unusual noises and sounds. Let’s go over some of these so you’ll know what they usually mean and that it’s time to schedule an appointment with our technicians.

Poor Indoor Air Quality Solutions For Your Home

March 27th, 2023

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that the air inside their homes is often worse than the air outside. There are a lot of factors influencing your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ) and our high humidity doesn’t help. If you’ve been wondering just how bad your air is, you’ve probably searched for air quality testing companies near Ponchatoula, LA to try and determine how to improve it.

We offer a full lineup of powerful, whole-house air quality systems that tackle many of the problems with your indoor air quality. From air purification systems to dehumidifiers, to heat and energy recovery ventilators, we have a solution that’ll fit your needs. Read on to learn more about these systems.

What Are My Options for AC Installation?

Sounds You Don’t Want to Hear from Your AC