The cost of keeping a home cool during a long and humid summer in the Shreveport area can be quite high. However, the bills you’re currently paying may be higher than necessary. There are some ways that you can cut down on how much it costs you to operate your AC. We’ve listed a few below. If you need additional help, you can always give us a call—we’re glad to provide professional work that will see you have the most efficient AC possible.
Hall's Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Blog : Archive for June, 2015
3 Reasons to Have an Energy Recovery Ventilator Installed
Monday, June 22nd, 2015
An energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is a device that a professional can install into your HVAC system to help you enjoy fresher indoor air without sacrificing the energy efficiency of your air conditioner and heater. An ERV uses a process called counter-flow heat exchange to pre-condition a current of fresh outdoor air with a current of stale indoor air. During warm weather, the warm outdoor air loses heat to the indoor air, and during cold weather the cool outdoor air gains heat from the indoor air.
3 Reasons to Replace Your Air Conditioning System
Monday, June 15th, 2015
No air conditioning system will endure forever. If you make sure to schedule annual maintenance for your home’s AC and always have any repair issues taken care of promptly, you can expect a quality cooling system to last for 15 years, and sometimes more. But at some point you will need to schedule a replacement job with a professional. Here are 3 reasons that it may be time to make that call and have a new AC put in for your home:
Warning Signs to Call for Air Conditioning Repair
Monday, June 8th, 2015
Residential air conditioning systems aren’t yet equipped with complicated A.I. systems that will alert homeowners when they need repairs and exactly what kind. But ACs that are in danger of breaking down will usually give off warning signs so that bigger problems can be averted. Below are a few of the indications that it is time to call HVAC repair professionals:
Why You Should Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance Now
Monday, June 1st, 2015
If you haven’t already had an annual maintenance visit for your air conditioning system from a professional, it’s time to pick up the phone and call a trusted HVAC contractor and schedule it. This is one of the most important items on a Spring “To Do” list, but early summer is still not too late to get it done—there are still plenty of hot days yet to come, and you want your air conditioner to be ready for them.
