Do You Really Need a Furnace Installation Follow Up? The Answer Is Yes

Why do you need furnace installation follow up?

When looking for a competent company to install a new furnace, many times customer aren’t concerned about ‘customer service’. Many homeowners would rather the service techs just come in, do their job adequately, and scurry on their way to the next site. The truth is, companies strongly believe that the HVAC Technician and the customer should have a communicative relationship, especially in explaining what exactly they’re doing and teaching the residents how to operate the furnace.

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Three Frequently Asked Air Conditioning Questions

Here are three frequently asked air conditioning questions

In warm climates, a majority of homes have air conditioning. It might be a luxury for some people, but for many others, air conditioning is an absolute necessity. Given how much power is needed for running them and how expensive the equipment is, we would like consumers to be knowledgeable about the air conditioning systems that are in their homes. Here are three frequently asked air conditioning questions.

What Is Air Conditioning?

In 1908 G.B. Wilson created the very first definition for air conditioning. Willis Carrier, known as the “father of air … read full article...

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Maintaining Your Air Conditioner So That It Operates At Maximum Efficiency

Tips on how to maintain your air conditioner

Central air conditioners, unlike a majority of furnaces, are complicated mechanical systems. In order for them to work correctly they depend on a number of conditions.

They are sized so that they meet a specific “load” on your home, and have been designed to contain a certain quantity of refrigerant, which is called the “charge.” Air conditioners have also been designed to have a specific air flow amount across the coils. If any of these conditions change, there can be problems with the system.

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Besides Cooling The Air, What Should An Air Conditioner Be Doing?

Though the most obvious and essential function of an air conditioner is for cooling, there are several other things it should also be accomplishing. Ultimately, a properly running air conditioner should cool, clean, ventilate, heat, dehumidify and humidify as required to keep surrounding spaces comfortable and healthy.

Ventilation

Next to cooling, the most important function of an air conditioner is that of ventilation. No matter if an actual air conditioner serves to ventilate a room, there is no doubt that ventilation is vital. When ventilation is lacking, multiple types of indoor contaminants will cause substantial issues with regard to health … read full article...

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When Do You Need Emergency Plumbing Help From Professionals?

When Do You Need Emergency Plumbing Help From Professionals?

Some emergency plumbing situations are downright impossible to ignore. When your toilet starts spouting water up to the ceiling or your kitchen is awash in water, you know you need immediate help from experts. When plumbing problems are both obvious and serious, all you can do is hit the water shutoff as stated below, and start sopping up spilled water. Many plumbing problems present less of a clear and present danger, though. How do you tell the difference between do-it-yourself jobs and damage that requires professional repairs?

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