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Why You Need a Professional for Home Insulation

September 23rd, 2024

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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.

Ductless System FAQs

September 9th, 2024

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Have you heard about ductless systems, also sometimes called mini splits? For a lot of people, this is a new concept, but it can be just the thing for your next air conditioning system. How would you know if it’s right for your home? We’ve got all the answers to your ductless AC system FAQs.

Air Quality Systems Need Maintenance, Too

August 26th, 2024

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.

If Your AC Smells, It Needs Repair

August 12th, 2024

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.

Benefits of a Home Energy Audit

July 15th, 2024

Aside from your mortgage, the biggest bills you have to pay are probably for energy. This includes electricity as well as natural gas or perhaps propane or heating oil. Unfortunately, people often pay much more than they should have to for these sources of energy. Why? Because the energy is being wasted due to inefficiency in their homes.

It can be hard to imagine how to save energy without sacrificing anything you need, like heating, cooling, lighting, and functional appliances. After all, you probably don’t even know which parts of your house are allowing energy to be wasted. That’s where we come in! With a home energy audit, you can find out exactly where you’re wasting energy, so you can easily make your home more efficient.

Energy-Efficient Options for Your Next AC System

July 1st, 2024

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The amount of money you have to pay for your electric bill each month during the summer might be more than necessary. Your air conditioner is using a large percentage of that energy, and perhaps you could cool your home with less. There are so many energy-efficient options available now for your next AC system!

Whether you want to plan for central AC replacement in Madisonville, LA, the installation of one of these other systems, or you want to know more about each of them so you can determine which is right for your home, we’re ready to provide the help you need. Here are some of the new, exciting possibilities.

Heat Pump Problems? Prompt Repair Is Critical!

June 17th, 2024

Your heat pump is a fantastic feat of engineering. It heats! It cools! It saves you energy! But, of course, even technological marvels encounter a problem now and then. And if your heat pump is struggling, you need to sort that out right away.

Why is it so important to repair your heat pump as promptly as possible? What could happen if you delay heat pump repairs? We’ll explain it all.

What’s That Noise? You Need Air Conditioner Repair!

June 3rd, 2024

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One of the first things that people usually notice when there’s a problem with their air conditioner is that it starts making a new sound. There are a wide variety of noises you might hear that indicate that something is wrong, but any unusual noises are always cause for concern. What noises might you hear when you need air conditioner repair? What could be wrong? Here’s the scoop.

Signs Your Ductless System Needs Repair

May 20th, 2024

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Ductless systems—whether for heat pumps or just for AC—are pretty excellent. They’re efficient, and they avoid many of the pitfalls of systems that have ductwork. But, like any sort of HVAC system, things can occasionally go wrong, and when they do, it’s best to get repairs as soon as you realize there’s a problem.

That means you need to know, as soon as possible, that something has started to go wrong. How can you tell? We’ll go over some common signs that your ductless system needs repair. When you notice any of these symptoms, you need an HVAC technician, stat.

Is Air Conditioner Maintenance Necessary?

May 6th, 2024

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Of course, we strongly believe that regular, professional maintenance of the various parts of your HVAC system is the best thing you can do to keep your home in good condition. But life is busy and hectic, and sometimes you have to prioritize. If you’re only going to do the things that are most critical for your home, should air conditioner maintenance be a priority? Is it really necessary?