There are numerous misunderstandings and myths circulating about HVAC equipment and how to properly heat or cool a home—and the Internet has only made these misconceptions spread faster. For example, pushing up the thermostat to its highest setting won’t heat up a home faster, it only keeps the heater running longer.
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Is Your Furnace Ready to Be Replaced? It Might Be!
Monday, October 12th, 2015
October means that—aside from planning your Halloween costume or your children’s Halloween costumes—you need to plan your heating needs for the approaching winter. Last week, we brought you a reminder about calling for a regular maintenance tune-up for your heating system. This week we’ll look at a bigger solution to future heating trouble: replacing an old gas furnace for a new unit. Furnaces are the most common type of heating system in the United States, making them a key focus for winter preparation.
The time will come when a unit no longer functions efficiently or effectively enough to make it economical to keep it around. Mechanical problems, such as a malfunctioning thermostat, gas leaks, or a strong fuel smell, can be warning signs that a furnace is becoming a malfunctioning furnace and may require replacement. It is not normal when your furnace runs too hot, indicating a possible faulty thermostat or dirty air filter.
Here are some of the signs that it’s time to replace your furnace:
- The system is more than 15 years old.
- The furnace is making loud, unusual noises.
- The heating bills are rising.
- The furnace is not providing enough heat.
- The system needs expensive and frequent repairs. If your furnace requires frequent repairs or if the unit runs with ongoing issues, it may be more cost-effective to consider furnace installation of a new model.
Hall’s Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration offers furnace installation and replacement for all major brands, including gas furnaces, electric furnaces, heat pumps, electric heaters, and ductless mini splits, to meet your HVAC needs. Our certified technicians and knowledgeable technicians provide professional service and are experienced in the HVAC industry, ensuring customer satisfaction. We serve Shreveport and Bossier City, offering comprehensive heating and air conditioning and Shreveport air conditioning solutions. Enjoy transparent, upfront pricing and financing options available with approved credit. Our HVAC technician team can also assist with HVAC repair, HVAC maintenance, heater repair services, furnace repairs, maintenance service, and other HVAC services. If you notice issues such as a pilot light that won’t stay lit, carbon monoxide detectors going off, or signs of toxic gas, immediate professional attention is needed. Furnace replacement services in Shreveport, LA, are provided by local HVAC companies that handle the process from assessment to installation. Replacing an old furnace can help lower your utility bill and prevent further heater problems. Ductless mini and ductless mini splits are available for homes without existing ductwork.
A Late-Season Air Conditioning Concern: Clogged Drain Line
Monday, September 7th, 2015
One of the serious problems that we deal with in the Shreveport area is high humidity. The excess moisture in our air can create problems for your air conditioning system, especially at this time of the year when the AC has already put in a lot of work keeping your home cooled down for the summer.
Signs You Need Repairs for Your Commercial Air Conditioning
Monday, August 10th, 2015
The late days of summer can become uncomfortably hot in the Shreveport area. If you operate a business here, whether a restaurant, store, or office building, you must make sure that everyone inside it remains comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside. A commercial air conditioning system is a necessity to keep your employees and clientele happy. If anything threatens the operation of the air conditioner, you will need to arrange for repairs as soon as possible.
To help you detect that you have a malfunctioning AC in your business, we’ve listed a few of the warning signs to look out for:
How to Clean the Air Filter in Your Air Conditioning System
Monday, July 20th, 2015
One of the ways to keep your air conditioning bills down during the summer is to make sure that your AC always has a clean air filter. This filter isn’t designed to cleanse your home’s air; it protects the interior of the air conditioner from debris that enters through the return air ducts. As the air conditioner works during the summer months, the filter will collect dust and lint; eventually, it will become so clogged that it will choke off airflow and make the AC strain to work—and that means higher bills.
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.
