Any appliance that gets hot will run some risk of causing a fire. That includes your kitchen stove and your heating system, of course, but also your clothes dryer. Yes, house fires can start with a clothes dryer, and when they do, it’s often because of the accumulation of lint. What can you do to keep your home and family safe and avoid clothes dryer house fires? Schedule professional dryer vent cleaning in Slidell, LA with our team. Here’s what you should know.
The action movie hero is trapped in the building. He dashes out onto the roof, hoping to find a fire escape, but the bad guy is too close behind. The hero hides behind a rooftop HVAC unit. But why is it there? Why do commercial buildings have their HVAC units on their rooftops? It’s not just to make great movie sets. There are good reasons! We’ll explain. If you’d like to know more about rooftop units in Covington, LA, we’d love to chat with you.
Even in Louisiana, heating systems need care so that they’ll work as well as possible when we need them. It’s true that they aren’t used as much as the heating systems of our distant neighbors in Minnesota or Maine, but dusty disuse can cause problems, too. Without proper maintenance, heating systems can develop problems that require costly repairs or even cause safety hazards! Here’s how maintenance helps.
When rough weather strikes, it’s all too easy for folks in our area to end up with no power, sometimes for an extended period. This can have all kinds of impacts, some of which are extremely unpleasant, or even life-threatening. We want to make sure that our neighbors are safe and able to weather whatever storms come our way. This is why we believe that whole house generator installation in Slidell, LA is the way to go, even though portable generators are popular and common. Let’s go over the pros and cons of a whole house generator vs. a portable generator. We’ve got some information that will help you decide.
Taking care of a home requires so much planning and scheduling, on top of all the expenses and worries! Sometimes it is a huge relief just to have more information, so you know what to expect. And when it comes to AC replacement, something we do every day, you probably haven’t been through the process in many years, if ever!
When you’re having your air conditioner replaced, what should you expect? Are there things you can do to be better prepared? What’s involved in the process of AC replacement? Perhaps most importantly, how long should you expect it to take? We’ll tell you everything you need to know about AC installation in Covington.
At the end of the season, as the weather finally cools down and the autumn celebrations begin, you might not be thinking much about air conditioning or heating. After all, the weather is simply gorgeous right now. But that means it’s the perfect time to take care of your HVAC system. And if you’ve got a ductless system, it has some particular needs.
Maintenance is critical for any type of heater or air conditioner. It’s ideal if that maintenance is done during the in-between seasons, usually spring for an air conditioner and fall for a heater. A ductless mini split heat pump, which provides both heat and AC, needs maintenance twice a year to avoid breakdowns and repair needs. Here’s why.
Having good, complete insulation in excellent condition in your home can make a huge difference to your energy use. While many people think of it as something that needs to be done in cold climates, keeping your cool, conditioned air in and the Louisiana heat out is just as important as keeping warmth inside of homes in icy, snowy places!
The trick is that insulation needs to be done right, by knowledgeable professionals, in order for it to do all the things you hope it will do. Why do you need a professional to install your home’s insulation? How can you find the right contractor? We’ll talk you through it all.
Autumn is approaching! The kids are heading back to school, the air conditioner isn’t working quite as hard, and it’s time to think about scheduling a service appointment for your heating system before you need to start it up for the first time of the season. But what about the rest of your HVAC system? Does it need service?
Your HVAC system consists of your air conditioner, your furnace or other heating system, and the ductwork that connects these appliances to your vents so that the heated and cooled air can be circulated throughout your house. But the HVAC system can also include other things. If you have air quality systems such as air filters, electronic air cleaners, UV air purifiers, humidifiers, or dehumidifiers, they need maintenance, too.
Odors in your home are no fun. They’re unpleasant, make things seem less clean and less restful, and it’s embarrassing to have people over when you have a stink around the house. Sometimes, it can be hard to track down the source of an odor, and you can clean for hours without managing to get rid of it. This can be especially true if a bad smell is being distributed all around your house by the HVAC system.
Why would a stinky odor be coming out of your vents? It could be that there’s a serious issue with your air conditioner. While many AC problems make loud noises, others are quieter but make themselves known to your nose. What kind of AC repairs are required to remedy a bad smell from your air conditioner? Here’s some helpful information for you. Whatever the issue, trust your nose and get prompt AC repair in Slidell, LA when you notice an odd odor around your air conditioner or near your vents.
