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Furnace Repair 101: Thermostat Issues
When it comes to furnace problems, most people automatically think of the big stuff, like blower fan failures, pilot light issues, and things like that. However, there's a fairly simple, but common, issue that many people don't even consider until it happens to them and frustration has set in when they can't isolate the source of the problem. Here's a look at what you need to know about thermostat issues and your furnace.
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3 Ways to Tell That You Need to Book an Appointment With a Certified HVAC Contractor to Repair Your Heating System
Your heater is a fundamental part of your home that keeps your family warm and safe during the cold winter months. Having a malfunctioning heating system in your home during winter is a total nightmare. As a homeowner, you should pay close attention to how your heater operates. Don't wait until your heater breaks down to hire a repair expert. If it starts showing signs of damage, do not hesitate to contact an experienced HVAC contractor to inspect and rectify it to keep your family safe and comfortable during winter.
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Does Your Air Conditioner Need A Tune-Up?
Air conditioners are a modern convenience that homeowners have come to rely on each day. If you want your air conditioner to be able to meet your family's cooling needs, you must work to maintain your AC unit. Tune-ups provide an HVAC technician with the opportunity to evaluate your cooling system. Minor repairs can be made so that major problems don't sideline your air conditioner in the future. Learn to recognize the signs that your AC system needs a tune-up.
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What Plumbing Steps Should You Take Before Selling a Home?
If you're selling your house, then plumbing probably isn't the first thing on your mind. Unfortunately, ignoring plumbing problems with your home can cost you. Savvy buyers will always conduct an inspection before closing and may even insist on contingency clauses to provide time for more in-depth checks. When these inspections turn up trouble, it can cost you more money than you might expect. Buyers may insist that you fix the problems or even use the issues they uncover to negotiate a better price.
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Repair Or Replace: What To Do With Your Furnace
Making the decision to replace your furnace is never easy, and in many cases, the homeowner will often look for ways that they can simply have a repair performed instead. While your technician won't do any work on your home without your approval, at some point, they will strongly suggest looking for a replacement heating system, either because yours is too old, or because it has too many issues with it.
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Air Conditioner Repairs for When You Need Your Cooling
There are going to be times when AC failures need to be taken care of quickly. As you start using your air conditioner more, you will eventually need repairs. The following AC repairs will need to be done when parts fail in the summer heat: Storms Causing Damage to the AC As the storms during the summer weather come, they can cause serious damage. One of the areas of your home where they can cause damage is the HVAC system.
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Why Does Your Pilot Light Keep Going Out?
Homes that use gas to power their furnace are relatively common, but if your home has a standing pilot light, that means it's at least a decade old. Most modern furnaces use an electric ignition to light their furnace, precisely because a pilot light that keeps going out means that your furnace won't work. But why does it keep going out? More importantly, what can you do to prevent it? There are a few reasons why your pilot light keeps malfunctioning, some of which are unavoidable and need to be fixed by a professional furnace repair technician.
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2 Noises Coming From Your Central A/C Unit That Should Alert You To A Problem
When you have a central air conditioning unit for your home, you may be used to hearing the gentle hum while it is running and even a gentle thud when the compressor kicks on and off. However, lately, you may have been noticing another sound that does not seem to be normal. If so, below are a couple of noises that can come from your A/C unit which may be alerting you to a potential problem.
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Three Signs it's Time to Replace Your Air Conditioning System
The thought of doing a complete overhaul of your entire HVAC system is enough to send shivers down most homeowners' spines. In reality, the process isn't nearly as complicated, intrusive, or even as expensive as you might think, with most AC system installations costing between $3,000-7,000. While that may sound like a lot, the thought of it going out in the middle of a summer during 100-degree days while you have to wait a few weeks for it to be repaired might be even worse.
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How You Can Improve Your Life By Working With An Air Conditioning Repair Service
You might not really think that working with an air conditioning repair service is going to have a major impact on your life. However, working with one of these companies can actually improve your life in a few ways, including the ways listed below. Stay Comfortable on Hot Days If you have ever had to suffer through a hot summer without air conditioning, you probably know just how much of a negative impact it can have on your life.
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