Gowland's Heating & A/C Blog: Posts Tagged ‘St Bernard’

Heat Pumps Can Short Cycle: Here’s What to Watch For

Monday, May 8th, 2023
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There are some heat pump repairs that can wait and some that need to be addressed immediately. Short cycling is one of those issues that warrants a call to a professional HVAC company as soon as you’re aware of it. 

Short cycling increases wear and tear on your heat pump and can take years away from its estimated lifespan. When you call us for heat pump repair in St. Bernard, LA ASAP, you’ll prevent that added wear and tear.  

Short cycling can be attributed to a number of different issues. Keep reading to learn how to identify short cycling and why you should have fixed it before it causes a major disruption to your home comfort. 

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Why We Stand By American Standard HVAC Products

Monday, March 27th, 2023
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At Gowland’s, we believe in giving our customers only the best. That means not only our best work and effort, but also the best products on the market. When it comes to HVAC, the products that we standby are from American Standard.

You’ve probably heard of American Standard, or at least seen their logo on different household products, such as plumbing fixtures. The company has a long history, starting in 1881 with the foundation of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, which produced plumbing fixtures and fittings.

In 1929, Standard Sanitary Manufacturing merged with the American Radiator Company, and the new company became known as American Standard. Today, American Standard is one of the leading manufacturers of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning products for both homes and businesses. 

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The Most Common Places Where Homes Waste Energy

Monday, February 27th, 2023
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At Gowland’s, we provide more for homes than heating and air conditioning services. We are also experts in home performance that views a house as an entire energy system.

With an energy audit, we will pinpoint the places in your house where energy is going to waste.

We then offer you solutions to reduce waste, lower your bills, and improve comfort. 

If you’re wondering if you need home performance services in St. Bernard, LA, we’ll go through a list of places where homes are most likely to waste energy.

There’s a strong chance that at least one of these is draining excess energy from your home right this moment.

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Don’t Let Your Heating System Just Fail—Replace it Before it Fails!

Monday, January 16th, 2023
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People want to get the most out of any investment they make, so they’ll often run devices for as long as possible until they wear down to the point of failure.

Unfortunately, this isn’t the best philosophy all of the time. For example, you don’t want to keep wearing the same pair of shoes until they fall apart because your feet will start to suffer before the shoe is ruined. 

What’s true for the shoe is also true for your home’s heating system: there are consequences to continuing to push an older heater until it fails. You need to know when your heater is declining and replace it at the right time. 

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Should You Choose a Heat Pump When You Replace Your AC?

Monday, October 10th, 2022
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You may have decided that your old air conditioning system has just gone through its last summer of cooling your home. Time to replace it. But replace it with what? 

You might automatically think, “With another air conditioning system, of course.” But this isn’t your only option. You might find that putting in a heat pump is a much better choice than going with a standard air conditioning system.

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How Much Cooling Do You Need From a Commercial AC?

Monday, June 6th, 2022
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Even smaller businesses and commercial spaces can require more cooling than the standard residential home. A commercial facility has more people in it and a greater amount of heat-producing equipment working at once. Most commercial air conditioning systems need a higher capacity to handle the climate control needs of a business—often much more.

If you’re asking how much cooling you need from your commercial HVAC in St. Bernard, LA, we can help shine some light on the topic. When it comes to selecting new units and installing them, you’ll need our professional assistance to ensure all the right choices are made. That way you’ll end up with the ideal amount of cooling that won’t waste power and will work dependably for many years.

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Odd Smells From Your AC: What They Might Mean

Monday, May 23rd, 2022
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Strange sounds can warn you of an air conditioning system in need of repair work. These noises include clanging, grinding, loud clicking, hissing, and bubbling. But your ears aren’t the only sense you can use to determine if your AC is asking for help. An air conditioner can often give off strange smells that will warn you it’s time to call the Gowland’s team for AC repair in St. Bernard, LA. 

Below we’ll list the most common cautionary odors and what they can mean for your air conditioner.

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Does a Burnt-Out Compressor Mean My AC Must Be Replaced?

Monday, September 13th, 2021
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The “dead compressor” is one of the most feared problems with an air conditioner. The compressor is the most powerful part of an air conditioner, the component that uses the most electrical power to run. It’s also essential for an AC to provide cooling power. If a compressor fails because it burns out, the conventional wisdom is that the part is far too expensive to replace. Instead, professionals must replace the entire air conditioning system. 

But conventional wisdom isn’t always correct. If you’ve wondered if a burnt-out compressor is the end of the line for your AC, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll go into the four different options you have when your air conditioning system’s compressor dies to see which one is best for your situation.

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