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Archive for November, 2017

Has Your Heater Been Tuned Up for Winter Yet?

Monday, November 20th, 2017

A man uses a flashlight to help him see the boiler in a dark closetWith temperatures still comfortably in the 70s in recent weeks, you may be wondering if it’s too early to start thinking about your heater, particularly when we’re so used to dealing with the heat the majority of the year. But the fact of the matter is, now is the best time to have your heater tuned up! It’s more than just a luxury: it’s one of those Georgetown, TX HVAC services that serve as a preventive measure, ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of your heater for the years to come.

We typically recommend that you schedule your heater tune-up right before its heaviest period of use. So right about now, during fall, is the perfect time. Although in the grand scheme of things, the time of year you schedule your heating maintenance doesn’t matter as much as it does to have it done at least once a year (twice a year if you’re using a year-round heat pump system—which is ideal for climate such as ours). So what can you expect during your heating tune-up?

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The V in HVAC: Caring for Your Ducts

Monday, November 6th, 2017

technicians hands drilling ductwork togetherHomeowners often underestimate the importance of the “V” in “HVAC.” The “V” stands for ventilation, and we’re talking about your ductwork. This is one component of your HVAC system that is easy to take for granted. Especially considering that most of the time, they are out of sight and therefore out of mind.

But air ducts that accumulate damage from corrosion and/or age, or ducts that received poor initial installation, can have a serious impact on the functionality and efficiency of your heating and cooling systems. It can lead to not only a decrease in comfort, but a rise in the contamination that enters your indoor air. If your air ducts have gaps, leaks, or any bad connections, then they must be dealt with by a professionally trained HVAC technician.

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