Why Ductless AC Might Be the Best for Your Home

June 8th, 2020

Ductless air conditioners aren’t just an additional cooling option for homeowners on the market for an air conditioner. In many cases, they’re the best option for homeowners who are on a strict budget and don’t want to purchase invasive ductwork, or who are looking to lower their energy bills substantially. While we urge homeowners to consider their options when it comes to air conditioning, the truth is that many people just don’t know what’s out there.

We’re writing this post to bring some information to those who might not know about ductless air conditioners or how they work. By informing you, we hope you can make the best choice for your home and comfort needs when you’re on the market for a system. Remember to call us, the doctors of home comfort, when you’re in need of a properly installed ductless AC in Shreveport, LA.

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Improve Your Air with an Air Purifier

May 25th, 2020

If there’s anything good to come out of the past few months, it’s that more and more people are starting to pay close attention to the health and safety of their indoor air. Staying indoors means it’s easier when we notice bad odors, sneezes and coughs that won’t go away, and other health effects that can appear from poor air quality. Luckily, you’ve got access to the tools and professionals to change that!

Signing up for a team to install an air purifier in Shreveport, LA means you’ve got more control over the quality of your indoor air. By eliminating harmful particles like mold spores, viruses, bacteria, and more—you’re essentially clearing the air in your ducts and the rest of your home of ways to get sick.

If that type of home air cleaning sounds good to you, then keep reading and remember to call our team today!

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Money Saving Tips from the Doctor of Home Comfort

May 11th, 2020

We’re called the “doctor of home comfort” here in Shreveport not just because we offer effective and affordable diagnostic services to your ailing HVAC system, but we’re also pretty nifty at helping you keep your HVAC system running longer for less money as well. Efficiency and affordability are tied together, and in order to improve one, it’s really necessary to work on the other.

So, today we’re going to talk about a few industry-specific money-saving tips that can be attributed to any homeowner’s situation. Regardless of whether or not you just bought your new air conditioner, or you’re having problems with an older one that’s starting to run your bills high, we can give you some helpful hints to make the process easier. That might range from scheduling AC maintenance in Shreveport, LA to replacing your thermostat.

The truth is that there are plenty of ways to save money when it comes to air conditioning.

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Is It Time to Repair or Replace Your AC?

April 27th, 2020

This really is the age-old question that we are asked time and time again—should your air conditioner be repaired or replaced? Some homeowners are firmly in the “repair” category where they’d love to keep their 20-year-old air conditioner running as long as humanly possible. Other homeowners want a replacement the moment they see something wrong since they think something was botched, to begin with.

The truth is every situation is different and sometimes you’ll need a repair, and other times the most cost-effective solution will be a replacement.

For those concerned with making this decision, we’ve put together a little bit of a guide to help steer you in the right direction. For any repair or AC replacement in Shreveport, LA just remember to contact our team of professionals if you need a second opinion.

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Why Not Switch to a Heat Pump?

April 13th, 2020

Heat pumps are excellent pieces of advanced technology that not enough homeowners in the Shreveport area know about. Sure, it can be easy to go out and purchase central air conditioning services because that’s what you’re used to—but what you’re used to isn’t necessarily always the best. If you haven’t heard of heat pump technology, then let us break it down for you so you’re more informed before you invest your money in a long term cooling solution.

Heat pumps in Shreveport, LA work exceptionally well because they function both as cooling and heating systems, run efficiently, and can be a customizable cooling approach for families that are tired of constantly changing their thermostat to meet their specific comfort goals. If you’re unsure as to how this technology works, or how an air conditioner can possibly function as a heater as well, then buckle up. We’ll show you the ropes.

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Get Your AC Repaired Before Summer

March 30th, 2020

Our air conditioners have been through a lot since last year. While they’ve been sitting outside, they’ve had to endure the cold temperatures, wet rain, and the harsh winds that we’ve been protected from. It can be hard to just turn on your AC system and realistically have it work perfectly without any professional help. That’s why we talk about air conditioning repair in Shreveport, LA before having it turned on for the summer.

The problems you were dealing with last summer are absolutely going to reoccur this summer, and we implore you to get them taken care of before they become an issue during our scorching summer days. By calling our team and addressing the AC repairs before summer, you’re actually getting a leg up and setting your system up for success.

So, let’s take a look at some of the problems that can be addressed and why AC repair in the spring is so vital.

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Improve Your Life: Invest in a Dehumidifier

March 16th, 2020

Humidity is too serious of an issue here in Shreveport to really underestimate. All it takes is one malfunctioning air conditioner or an exceptionally muggy week, and you’ll be dealing with water damage, energy problems, and also the incredible discomfort that humidity causes!

That’s why we’re here to offer some sound advice that maybe it might be finally time to invest in a dehumidifier. These powerful, whole-house solutions can be exceptional tools in combatting the wetness of the spring, summer, and fall of our area. Trust us, with a quality dehumidifier in Shreveport, LA you’ll be wondering what you did before you had this type of climate advantage.

So, let us go over a few reasons why a whole-house dehumidifier could be perfect for your home, and why in most cases they are absolutely worth the investment.

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5 Tips When Restarting Your AC System for the Season

March 2nd, 2020

We know, you might be nervous. It’s been a few months since you’ve used your air conditioner. While reconnecting with your AC could get a little awkward, we promise you that it’ll get easier.

All jokes aside, air conditioners need to be cared for when they’re being taken out of hibernation. Since our climate is one of the hottest and most humid in the country, we’re often some of the first people who take our AC systems out to test before the summer starts.

So, if you’re asking yourself what should be done before you just rev up the system for another year, we’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve provided a checklist of things that can be done to ensure your air conditioner is in great shape for the year ahead of it.  Exercise caution and remember to contact a pro if you need air conditioning repair in Shreveport.

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Make Your Furnace Last Longer with Furnace Maintenance

February 17th, 2020

We often get homeowners that schedule heater maintenance at the last minute when their system is on its way out. While we might be able to help then, we can help much more when you schedule yearly maintenance before problems start to arise. From day one when you buy your furnace, you should invest in a maintenance plan precisely because it can keep your system running for longer.

In light of this information, we thought it would be a good idea to talk about a few of the benefits that can come from furnace maintenance. When you decide to take the plunge and schedule an HVAC maintenance in Shreveport with one of our professionals, you’re giving yourself some leeway in regards to future repairs and the knowledge that your system is functioning as efficiently as possible.

So, let’s get started!

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What Can Go Wrong with a Heat Pump?

February 3rd, 2020

Heat pumps truly are a marvel of modern technology. They can both heat and cool your home at peak efficiency, while your furnace or air conditioner needs to function separately, each with separate pieces of technology. A heat pump can give you the peace of mind knowing that one system is taking care of all your HVAC needs while you focus on the more important things in life.

That being said, we’d be terrible HVAC experts if we weren’t honest with you about some of the problems that heat pump owners frequently run into. So, if you’re enjoying the comfort of your heat pump this winter and all of a sudden one day you’re in desperate need for heating repair in Shreveport, LA—then this blog post is for you!

So buckle up and let the Doctor of Home Comfort give you a lesson on what could be wrong with your heat pump!

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