Professional Heating & Air Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Hammond’

Changing the Air Filter: A Handy Guide

Monday, October 10th, 2022

As your local professional HVAC provider, we need to be clear. Most of the work that’s required for an HVAC system to be either repaired or maintained is going to have to come from a professional. Folks like the members of our team, with licenses and certifications, should be the only ones you trust to fix a broken air conditioner. However, there’s one small thing that we urge all homeowners to do themselves, because it’s an easy fix for an AC that might be struggling.

That’s replacing the air filter. A simple, yet effective method of improving your air conditioning in Hammond, LA. We’re not going to tell customers they have to call us for this service because it’s just not necessary. Unless you’re having trouble with replacing an air filter, or you’ve got questions, customers can often handle this job on their own.

So, take out your notebook and pen, and let’s get started!

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The Difference With Inverter Technology

Monday, September 12th, 2022

You’ve probably seen inverter air conditioners mentioned in many different places. In fact, we advertise that we sell inverter air conditioners right on our central AC page, and for good reason. These systems are powerful, efficient, and they’re better than conventional central air conditioners in specific situations.

Is your home one of those situations that might be perfect for an inverter AC? Well, that depends! This blog post is for everyone that’s investigating a new AC installation in Hammond, LA. If you’re thinking about a heat pump or a ductless mini split, make sure you take a look at some of our other blog posts highlighting that technology.

For everyone else, or maybe for homeowners that are on a strict budget, this post will be about inverter air conditioners and why you might want to think about getting one installed!

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Ice on Your Condenser Coil: Here’s What to Do

Monday, July 4th, 2022

So, you’ve walked outside to do some gardening, or perhaps you’re going to mow the lawn for the Fourth of July, and you see ice growing on the condenser coil of your air conditioner. You’re smart enough to view this as a strange occurrence, so you start looking up the symptoms online to see how serious of a problem it is.

Well, congratulations! You’re one of the few AC owners that actually register this as a problem and the first step towards fixing it is learning about it. Ice growing on your air conditioner is never a good thing, and it most likely means you need air conditioning repair in Hammond, LA. There could be several things wrong with it, and only a licensed professional like the ones from our team will be able to get to the bottom of it and fix it properly.

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Does an Air Purifier Really Work?

Monday, June 20th, 2022

We get a lot of calls from homeowners who read some kind of “debunking” article about air purifiers in Hammond, LA. These kinds of articles, videos, and blog posts are pretty common lately because their primary intent is to open your mind about a certain piece of equipment or technology that you previously thought worked well. While we applaud anyone who looks at scientific articles and other research on their prospective devices, whole-house air purifiers are scientifically proven to work.

Portable air purifiers are tricky because they can sometimes be in over their head trying to purify all of the air in a large room or small home, but whole-home systems are specifically designed to treat the air in your entire house through the HVAC system.

So yes, an air purifier, especially a UV air purifier, definitely works. Keep reading to learn why!

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What Can Happen When You Ignore an AC Repair?

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

Ignoring an AC repair is a matter of time. Sure, if you encounter a strange noise in the middle of the night, you might just feel better shutting your AC off and going back to sleep–especially if you’ve got a long workday ahead of you. You don’t have to treat your AC like it’s a stovetop erupting in flame. AC repairs are way more nuanced, and it requires a bit of expectation setting before you call for repairs.

However, if you’ve been waiting weeks to see if you should call for professional air conditioning repair in Hammond, LA, then that might be too long. There is such a thing as waiting “too long” for AC repairs, as we’ll explore in this blog post. Sometimes, waiting too long can even lead to an early AC replacement, which nobody really wants.

Let’s talk about how long is “too long” to wait for AC repairs.

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It’s Time to Go with a Heat Pump!

Monday, April 25th, 2022

When you hear the term “heat pumps,” the first thing that may come to mind is a system for warming your home during cold winter days.

If you’re a resident of Hammond and the greater Louisiana area, heat is probably the last thing you want for most of the year. You might therefore be tempted to dismiss heat pumps as something you’ll never need. 

What you might not know is that heat pumps aren’t just for heating. They’ll warm your home during the cold season and cool it during the hotter months. 

Heat pumps are an exceptional HVAC choice for homes that need an all-year-round comfort system, especially in regions like Louisiana that experience mild winters and prolonged summers.

In this review, we explain everything you need to know about heat pumps and why they might be perfect for your home.

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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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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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How Much Should AC Repair Cost?

Monday, July 5th, 2021

This is a really good question and it’s going to depend on a variety of factors. For starters, the size and shape of your air conditioner will change how much repairs cost, since larger, more complex systems will require more extensive repairs when something goes wrong. Or, in the case of a refrigerant leak, the longer the repair need has been allowed to go on unaddressed, the more expensive it will likely be to fix.

Today, our main focus is going to be highlighting some of these factors and making sure that you have ample time to address them. We promise you that if you can pay attention to your air conditioner and call us for prompt air conditioning repair in Hammond, LA, the price will be substantially lower than it would be if you were to neglect your unit.

Let’s take a look at how expensive your AC repair should be.

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