If you are concerned that the quality of the air in your home isn’t up to the level that you want, or if allergies and asthma are becoming increasing problems for members of your household, we recommend that you have air filters installed into your HVAC system. (The air filter already in place isn’t sufficient, since its purpose isn’t to cleanse the air, but to protect the interior of the AC and heater.)
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How to Choose the Right Air Conditioner
Monday, July 25th, 2016
If your current AC is not working just as promised, or you find yourself in need of a new model installed from scratch, then you’re probably looking for answers. What type of AC would match your home’s needs? What do you need to do to make sure that you choose wisely this time and don’t waste your dollar on an inefficient system? Do you want a system with ducts or ductless? It’s best to get in touch with a professional early on in the process. But here are some things to start thinking about.
Make Sure You Keep the Area around Your AC’s Condenser Clear
Monday, June 27th, 2016
We’ve written before about some of the maintenance jobs that you can do on your own over the summer to take the best care of you air conditioning system. The most important is to always schedule a professional inspection and tune-up for it during the spring. Another is to regularly change the air filters to prevent clogging from harming the air conditioner’s energy efficiency. In this post, we’re going to address another job for the summer that will protect and benefit your AC: keeping the outside condenser clear of debris.
How Often Should I Change the Filter on My Air Conditioner?
Monday, May 23rd, 2016
When you arrange for professional maintenance for you air conditioning system (something you must have done every spring), one of the tasks that the technician does is replacing or cleaning the air filter. Make sure you watch how the technician does this job if you don’t know how to do it on your own, since you’ll need to do it yourself during the rest of the summer.
How Does Too Much Humidity Affect Your Indoor Air Quality?
Monday, April 11th, 2016
Although temperatures have been relatively mild lately, warmer weather will be here soon enough. When it hits, humidity will come along with it. You’ll likely be turning on your air conditioning system shortly in order to get relief from the heat and stickiness. What if there was more you could do though?
Good news! There is: installing a dehumidifier is the ideal way to decrease your home’s relative humidity level, which should stay between 30%-50%. If it’s any higher than that you’ll find that your home is uncomfortable and your air conditioner does not work as efficiently as it should. We’ve discussed how too much humidity really affects your indoor air quality, as well as how a dehumidifier can help, below.
Problems That Occur When a Furnace Isn’t Venting Properly
Monday, March 7th, 2016
With spring upon us in just a couple of weeks here in Shreveport, LA, you are likely getting ready to shut your furnace off for the season, if you haven’t already done so. Hopefully, you haven’t had any serious problems with your system this winter. However, if you’ve noticed your furnace hasn’t been venting properly, it’s best to take care of this issue now rather than putting it off until the next warming season.
The Benefits of Having a Service Contract for Your HVAC Equipment
Monday, February 1st, 2016
We’ve written before on our blog about how important it is to arrange for annual maintenance to inspect, clean, adjust, and generally service your home’s air conditioning and heating systems. You can call up a professional HVAC company twice a year (once in spring for the AC and then again in fall for the heater) to schedule this routine maintenance. However, a better approach is to sign up for a service contract, such as the Proactive Service Agreement that we offer.
Here’s How to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Winter
Monday, January 11th, 2016
To keep a home energy efficient during the winter, it needs to have strong insulation against the outside. This prevents heat from escaping and creating cold drafts. But there’s a negative side-effect to maintaining this seal against the outdoors, which is that it allows the concentration of contaminants inside your house to build up without any way of escaping. This often leads to a serious decline in indoor air quality that triggers asthma and respiratory problems.
The Pilot Light Isn’t Burning Blue: What Does That Mean?
Monday, December 7th, 2015
As the cooler weather starts, you’re going to fire up your home’s heater for the season. If you use a gas furnace with a pilot light (either standing or intermittent), one of the first things you should check after you’ve turned it on for the first time is the color of the pilot light. If it’s any other hue aside from a steady blue, something’s wrong. Turn off the furnace and call professionals to inspect the furnace for repair needs.
Why Is My Heat Pump/Air Conditioner Always Running?
Monday, November 2nd, 2015
The question in the title of today’s post is a dilemma that we often hear from our customers. In fact, it’s almost as common to hear as “Why won’t my system start running?” Believe us, a system that won’t stop is just as much of a problem for a home as one that won’t even start. When you come across this problem, get on the phone and call for our repair technicians to solve the problem.
