Exploring HVAC Maintenance and RepairsExploring HVAC Maintenance and Repairs


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Exploring HVAC Maintenance and Repairs

Hi there, my name is Michelle. I created this site to talk to you about maintaining your HVAC system on your own and with help from contractors. Your HVAC system controls the temperature and air quality in your home. When this system starts to malfunction, you may notice a decrease in your comfort levels. You can perform preventative maintenance to keep this system running year round. From these posts you'll hopefully be able to learn about DIY and professional maintenance tasks that need to be performed regularly. My site will also cover common faults and repairs for HVAC components. Thank you.

Keys For Keeping Up With Your Air Conditioning System

Air conditioning service is critical for any home that you live in since it accounts for 6 percent of all energy used. It's a luxury that close to 80 percent of households enjoy, so there are a number of air conditioning service professionals available to assist you in any way that you need it. In order to get the most out of your air conditioning performance, you will need to learn as much as you can about keeping up with this machinery and also reach out to some technicians that can assist you. Read More 

Tips For Swapping Your HVAC From Air Conditioning To Cooling

As the seasons change and you need heating instead of air conditioning, it is time to prepare the HVAC system for the swap. While you could simply flip the switch on the thermostat from cooling to heating, you may be surprised when it doesn't work properly. The best course of action is to have a technician come to perform routine maintenance on the system so you can be sure it will keep the house at a comfortable temperature when it gets cold outside. Read More 

Ready For Winter? How To Protect Your Heating Oil During Those Cold Months

Now that the temperatures are starting to dip, it's time to get your furnace ready for winter use. If your system uses heating oil, it's important that you take steps to protect that as well. This is particularly important if you're expecting temperatures to dip into the freezing range this winter. Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your heating oil. Here are some simple things you can do to prevent problems with your heating oil this winter. Read More 

Own A Rental Home? Three Reasons You Should Have Duct Cleaning Done Between Tenants

If you own a rental home, you know that there are many things that you should do between tenants. You should steam clean carpets or replace the flooring. You should deep clean the home if the previous tenants did not. And you should do a thorough inspection of the home to take care of any potential issues before you rent out the home. One of the lesser known things that you should do between tenants is to have duct cleaning done. Read More 

What’s That Smell? Reasons Why The Air Conditioning May Smell In Your Commercial Building

In some cases, the scents that are emitted when your commercial air conditioning unit is in use can alert you to the need for commercial air conditioning services. Here are a few of the scents that you may encounter in your commercial building if your air conditioning unit needs to be inspected, serviced, or repaired.  Smelly Socks or Stinky Feet One of the scents that your commercial air conditioning unit may emit if it needs to be serviced is a scent that many people equate to the smell of gym socks or stinky feet. Read More