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How Often Does My Heater Need Professional Care?

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

If you’re asking this question, you’ve already made a positive step: you know your heating system requires professional attention in order for it to work its best. Any mechanical device needs service and care, as well as repairs, occasionally. However, you may wonder exactly how often you will need professional work on your heating system.

In this post, we will give you two specific answers to that question. When you need professional heating service in Hammond, LA, call us at A–Professional Heating and Air Conditioning to get the expert and personal touch that will take care of your heater.

You should schedule professional care for your heater…

  • Annually. Heating systems, regardless of durability, should have a maintenance visit once a year. Twelve months is more than enough time for a heating system to develop kinks and flaws that will begin to cause it to work less efficiently—and eventually lead to a breakdown. A maintenance visit will check, clean, and tune-up your system so it can soldier through another year with the fewest problems possible. Maintenance will also catch possible repair needs before they become serious or expand into more expensive repairs. Enroll in a maintenance program from a dependable HVAC contractor, and you’ll have your heater’s care covered every year.
  • Whenever something seems wrong. Don’t wait for any problem with your heater to get worse. The moment the heating system in your house begins to display irregular behavior—odd smells from the vents, strange grinding and clicking sounds, uneven heating, a drop in air flow, an unexplained increase on your heating bills—you need to have experts come in to inspect it. Letting any of these problems continue will lead to more expensive repairs later and a possible unexpected and inconvenient breakdown. It will also reduce the lifespan of your system.

Keep your heater in good shape for the winter

If you need repairs, or if you want to start with maintenance, act now before the weather turns colder. HVAC professionals will have busier schedules when the thermometer drops and people require heating services, so take advantage of the current slower season.

At A–Professional Heating and Air Conditioning, we make it our goal to deliver you 100% satisfaction with our work. You can trust us to give your heating system in Hammond, LA quality care so it will keep working for you for many years with few repair service calls. Call us today to enroll in our maintenance program, or call us any time of the day or night for emergency services.

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The Benefits of Professional Duct Cleaning

Monday, November 18th, 2013

Cleaning your ductwork sounds like an enormous amount of work. And it is, we won’t lie to you about that. However, you need to have it done for a number of important reasons, which we’ll outline here for you. But you don’t need to do the hard work; in fact, it’s better if you don’t. Leave the job of duct cleaning in Hammond, LA to experts. A–Professional Heating and Air Conditioning offers comprehensive duct cleaning in Hammond, LA, in addition to other services that will improve your indoor air quality and your HVAC system’s performance.

Here are the major benefits of professional duct cleaning:

Improved air quality

Because Americans on average spend 85% of their time indoors, the quality of the air inside homes and buildings is especially important. The U.S. Department of Health has determined that poor indoor air quality is one of the major health threats in the country.

One way that you can improve the quality of the air you breathe in your home is with annual duct cleaning. Because your ducts are sealed along their length, there isn’t anywhere for the dust inside them to escape once it starts building up. A faulty or clogged air filter will also cause more dust contamination—and eventually this will blow out through your vents. A thorough cleaning will cleanse these pollutants and improve the air you breathe daily.

Better energy efficiency

Ducts covered with dust will increase resistance to the air moving through them. This will force your air conditioner and heater to labor harder. The more stress placed on your HVAC system, the faster it will wear down and require repairs, or even a full replacement.

A cleaner house

The dust blown from dirty ducts through vents does more than contaminate the air you and your family breathe. It also spreads over carpets, furniture, and household surfaces. You’ll struggle keeping your house looking clean and pleasant if clogged ducts continue to waft dust everywhere.

Duct cleaning involves more than using a whisk broom to sweep out the visible surfaces. Professionals need to access the difficult to reach sections of your ductwork and apply tools such as power vacuums, chemical sanitizers, and rotary brushes to give you the best cleaning. If you should have a microbacterial infection, duct cleaning specialists have UV germicidal lights that can eliminate the problem.

When you need experts who will do a thorough job with your duct cleaning in Hammond, LA, get in touch with A–Professional Heating and Air Conditioning. We can do more for you than duct cleaning: we install air filters and perform duct sealing. We’re available 24 hours a day for emergency services.

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Is a Commercial HVAC Replacement Worth It?

Monday, November 11th, 2013

Commercial heating and air conditioning equipment is large and quite complex. As any commercial property owner can tell you, it is also quite costly. While investing in a replacement commercial HVAC system is certainly a major investment, there are many situations in which this is simply the best course of action. While only a skilled commercial HVAC replacement technician can advise you whether or not a replacement is necessary, there are some factors to consider which may help you determine if a replacement is right for you. Here is some information from the Hammond, LA commercial HVAC professionals at A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning which can help you recognize a need for commercial HVAC replacement on your commercial property.

In many situations, your commercial HVAC equipment can be repaired rather than replaced. Just because your system can be repaired, however, does not mean that this is the right move. Before continuing to repair your system, you should take into account the frequency with which repair needs crop up. If you find that you are often contact a commercial HVAC repair technician to resolve problems with your equipment, a replacement may actually be more cost effective, despite the upfront expense. With a new system, properly installed of course, you will enjoy a more consistent and reliable heating and cooling performance while spending less on repair services. This can help to offset the initial investment over time.

The age of your commercial heating and air conditioning equipment must also be carefully considered. While your commercial HVAC equipment may actually be working just fine, it is very possible that older equipment simply may not be capable of reaching the efficiency levels that more modern systems boast. Investing in a new system can be costly, yes, but if you can pay less money for a better performance over time then you can recoup much of that primary spending in energy savings.

To discuss your Hammond, LA commercial HVAC replacement options with a qualified professional, give A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning a call. We can answer any questions you may have. Contact us today to learn more about the replacement options available to you.

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Tips for a Successful Heating Installation

Monday, November 4th, 2013

Louisiana is a pretty warm place for much of the year, but the heat does not stick around year long. This means that the heating system in your home is every bit as important to your overall comfort as your air conditioner is. You can invest in the greatest heating system on the market but still fail to get the best performance it has to offer, though, if you fail to schedule your heating installation service in Hammond, LA with a skilled professional. Do not put your comfort in jeopardy this heating season. Contact the heating installation pros at A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ll make sure that you get the most out of your heater.

The first step in ensuring that you get a great performance from your heating system is to discuss your heating options with a qualified heating installation technician. While furnaces are still at the top of the game, there are many other systems to choose from. If you enjoy the comfort that a forced air distribution system has to offer but are also interested in boosting energy efficiency, a heat pump may be right for you. No room for air ducts in your home? No problem. A ductless mini split system allows you to keep your home comfortable all year long without the use of ductwork. You may even want to consider the installation of an old fashioned fireplace or wood burning stove. There is no “right” method of home heating, only that which is right for you.

Another important part of ensuring that your heating installation is a success is to schedule your service prior to the heating season. As the season gets closer, technicians enter the busiest service time of the year. Putting off your heating installation may result in a delay of service and a disruption to your comfort. Call to schedule your heating installation or replacement before the chill of winter arrives, and be ready for what lies ahead.

Whatever heating system you decide is right for your home, the Hammond, LA heating installation specialists at A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning can complete the service properly. Call today to learn more. We are happy to help you keep warm and cozy this heating season.

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Getting Your Furnace Winter Ready

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2013

As winter approaches and your air conditioner is used less and less frequently, you should begin thinking about the performance of your furnace this heating season. You may find that your furnace is not in the great condition necessary to keep your home comfortable throughout the coldest time of the year. Taking the initiative to get your furnace winter ready is a necessary task if you hope to make it through the winter comfortably and with an efficient, effective heating performance. Call today to learn more. The Hammond, LA heating experts at A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning can help you determine what must be done to prepare your heater for winter.

Before you fire up your furnace on the first cold night of the year, you should have already run it a little to ensure that everything is functioning properly. After all, the fact that it worked fine at the close of the past winter does not mean that it will start right up again successfully at the beginning of this heating season. You should also take the time to complete a quick visual inspection of your furnace and the supply and return ducts throughout your home. Nothing should be stacked up around your furnace or placed in front of the air ducts. There is a fire risk in storing things around your furnace, and your system will not distribute air effectively and efficiently if it must force that air through your couch.

By far the most important step you can take to get the most out of your heating system, though, is to simply schedule routine heating maintenance with a qualified professional. Only a skilled technician can ensure that your heater is able to handle the demand that you will put on it in the coming months. Do not take any chances. Allow a Hammond, LA furnace maintenance technician the opportunity to inspect and tune up your furnace before winter arrives.

Call A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning to get the great performance you need from your furnace in Hammond, LA. Do not let it slip into disrepair. Your comfort and the condition of your heating system will be put in jeopardy.

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Common Problems with Furnaces

Monday, October 14th, 2013

There are a lot of issues that you may encounter with your home heating system. While furnaces are widely renowned for their efficient, effective heating performance, it is impossible for even such a well-regarded heating method to completely avoid operational problems. Investing in a good heating system and scheduling routine furnace maintenance is a great way to protect the condition of your heating equipment, as well as your comfort. However, there are some common problems that you may encounter with your furnace in Hammond, LA. Here are a few examples from the home Hammond, LA heating repair technicians at A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning.

One of the most common issues that homeowners encounter with their furnaces is a lack of heating power. There are a few reasons that you may experience such a problem. If your furnace is too small for your home, there is no way that you can hope to get an efficient, reliable performance from your heating system. Your furnace will struggle to provide enough heating to reach target temperatures, which will in turn cause it to work inefficiently and suffer unnecessary wear and tear. If the furnace in your home is undersized, a furnace replacement may be necessary.

You may also notice that the pilot light on your furnace keeps going out. When you burn natural gas or propane to fuel your furnace, problems with the pilot light cannot be taken lightly. Incomplete burning of such fuels can introduce carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas into your home. It is possible that there is a problem with your fuel delivery line, but you may also need a new thermocouple. The thermocouple in your furnace is a safety device which shuts down the flow of gas to the pilot if there is not sufficient heat to ignite the fuel. If your thermocouple malfunctions, it may misread the temperature and shut off the gas unnecessarily.

To learn more about common furnace problems in Hammond, LA, call A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ll help you get a great performance from your heater to keep your home warm and efficiently heated.  Contact us today for more details about effective home heating.

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Why You Need a Professional Air Conditioning Installation

Monday, October 7th, 2013

A new air conditioning system is a great way to add value to your home while also protecting your comfort throughout the long, hot Louisiana summers. It is obviously important that you invest in a quality system, and that you choose an air conditioner capable of meeting your cooling demand and performance level expectations. Even so, you will never get the great performance you deserve from any air conditioning system, no matter how well manufactured it may be, if you fail to schedule a professional air conditioning installation in Hammond, LA. Here is some information from A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning regarding the importance of great air conditioning installation service.

When you work with a professional air conditioning installation technician, the work really starts even before the actual installation of the equipment. A few important decisions must be made before the work begins. First of all, you must decide what type of cooling system is for you. Split central air conditioners still lead the pack, but homeowners looking for an efficient air conditioner that can also heat their homes in the winter months are well advised to consider the installation of a heat pump. If you do not have room in your home for the bulky ductwork that a forced air distribution system requires, a ductless mini split system may be right for you.

Once you have made an informed decision about which AC to invest in, your installation technician must ensure that it is the right size for your home. If the system is too small it will fail to provide adequate cooling. Of course, if it is too large you will pay for power you do not need and your system will short cycle frequently, resulting in unnecessary wear and tear as well as an increased risk of damage. Contact a professional to handle your air conditioning installation, and get the quality service you need to keep your home cool and comfortable with confidence.

Contact A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning today to get the quality air conditioning installation services you need. We take great pride in our ability to improve the living conditions of our customers. When it comes to quality air conditioning installation in Hammond, LA, we are the company you can count on.

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Tips for Efficient Air Conditioning

Thursday, October 3rd, 2013

Keeping your home cool throughout the hottest time of the year is a goal that you share with most homeowners. As anyone that has run their air conditioner throughout the long summer season can tell you, though, energy costs can really start to add up sometimes. At A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning, we believe that no one should have to suffer through an uncomfortable cooling season due to high energy costs. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy more efficient air conditioning in your home. By taking these simple steps you can keep your home cool and comfortable without suffering sticker shock when the bills come rolling in.

First of all, it may seem obvious but is important to remember that the more your run your air conditioner, the more you are going to wind up paying in energy costs. Keep in mind the fact that temperatures tend to drop overnight. Before you go to bed, open up your windows and give your air conditioning system a rest. When you wake up, before the sun and heat can really warm up your home again, close your windows and blinds. This will allow you to trap cool air in your home, as well as helping keep the air therein fresh.

You should also supplement your air conditioning system with fans as much as possible. While fans do not cool the air the way that your air conditioner does, they do help to circulate cool air throughout your home, allowing for increased comfort and more even cooling. This can allow you to increase the temperature at the thermostat a little bit, reducing your reliance on your AC without also driving up energy costs.

By far the best way for you to increase the energy efficiency with which your air conditioner operates is to schedule routine air conditioning maintenance in Hammond, LA. This gives a professional Hammond air conditioning technician the opportunity to thoroughly inspect and tune up your entire air conditioning system, addressing any wear and tear before it can do serious damage to your system. Do not take any chances with the condition of your air conditioner or the efficiency with which it operates. Call A-Professional today for more great energy saving tips.

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When to Schedule Commercial HVAC Repair Services

Monday, September 23rd, 2013

When you own commercial property, it is your responsibility to keep that property comfortable throughout the year for all of your clients, customers, employees or tenants. Of course, when you use a mechanical system as much as you do your commercial HVAC system, you have to anticipate some operational problems from time to time. There is no way to completely avoid the need for professional commercial HVAC repair in Hammond, LA. However, you can help to minimize any damages that your system suffers as a result of these problems. Here are a few tips from the HVAC repair technicians at A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning to help you determine when to schedule professional commercial HVAC repair.

While a complete breakdown of your commercial HVAC system is a pretty obvious sign that it is time for professional repair service, it is not always going to be so clear cut a situation. One important factor to keep in mind is the efficiency with which your commercial heating and air conditioning equipment operates. If you notice a sudden spike in the amount that it costs to heat and cool your commercial property, then it is very possible that there is a problem with its operation which is resulting in decreased energy efficiency. Only a professional commercial HVAC repair technician can determine with certainty what the cause of the problem is.

You should also contact a commercial HVAC repair expert if you notice any strange noises or sounds during the operation of your system. While such irregularities may not seem like cause for immediate concern, it is very possible that such issues can indicate a much more serious problem in development. Remember, damage to your commercial heating and air conditioning equipment rarely, if ever, happens overnight. It is usually much more of a cumulative effect, and resolving any issues promptly is your best defense. Call today with any concerns you may have about the operation of your commercial HVAC equipment.

Do not take any chances with your commercial heating and air conditioning system or the quality of its performance. Call A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning at the first sign that you need commercial HVAC repair services in Hammond, LA. We’ll make sure that any problems are resolved completely.

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The Importance of Air Conditioning Maintenance

Monday, September 16th, 2013

Summers in Louisiana tend to be long, hot and humid. No matter how long you have lived here, you never really get totally comfortable with the harshest summer weather. That is why a high-quality air conditioning system is so important. Of course, when you put any mechanical system under as much strain as you do your air conditioner in Hammond, LA, problems can develop with even the best systems. At A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning, our goal is to keep your comfortable throughout even the hottest days and most humid nights of summer. Contact us today to make that happen. With professional air conditioning maintenance  in Hammond, LA, you can keep your system effective and efficient.

As your air conditioning system works to cool down your home, some general wear and tear is really unavoidable. This does not have to be a serious problem, though, provided that you schedule routine air conditioning maintenance with a qualified technician. When you allow a professional to thoroughly inspect and tune up your entire system and all of its individual components, you ensure that every single piece of your air conditioning system is operating as intended. This allows everything to work in harmony, which in turn allows your air conditioner to cool your home while consuming less energy than it otherwise would have to. This boost in energy efficiency can help to keep your home cooling costs manageable.

Another great benefit of routine air conditioning maintenance is the fact that it can help to protect the condition of your air conditioning system. Routine maintenance gives your AC maintenance technician the chance to tune up your system and address any wear and tear that has developed. It also provides a great opportunity to catch any minor or developing problems before they have a chance to do real damage to your system. Even small issues can cause serious headaches if given the time.

To learn more about the importance of routine air conditioning maintenance in Hammond, LA, call A-Professional Heating and Air Conditioning today. We can answer any questions you may have. Our goal is to provide you with the quality services you need to enjoy the best performance that your air conditioner has to offer.

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