When Should You Tune Up Your AC?

January 15th, 2020 Posted in Air Conditioning Service and Repair
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Your air conditioning system works hard all summer keeping your home cool. To ensure it is ready to handle the task, you want to have it serviced every year. Tune-ups can help your AC unit work more efficiently, saving you on energy costs and routine maintenance can help your AC unit last longer. Plus, the inspection of your unit can identify issues that need to be repaired or components that need replacement. This can prevent breakdowns during the summer months when you need your AC the most. Spring is the best time to tune-up your AC and here’s why.

Be Ready for the Summer Heat

It makes sense to tune-up your AC in spring when summer is right around the corner. This way, you know your unit is ready to perform and has everything it needs to work efficiently.

It Has Been Several Months Since it Was Used

A lot can happen over the several months since you last used your AC unit. If rodents or pests found a way into your unit and caused damage during the fall or winter, you need that resolved before you begin using your AC again.

Less Busy for Your Service Provider

Once summer hits, AC service companies will be busy repairing issues with other people’s AC units. Spring is less busy for the industry, which means you can get a fast appointment and maybe even catch a spring deal on tune-up prices.

Make sure to have your air conditioning system serviced in the spring to be ready for the summer months ahead. It can help save you money off energy costs and emergency breakdowns by being prepared.

Posted on behalf of:
Western Aire Heating & Cooling
Marietta, GA 30066
(770) 505-7426

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Spring Cleaning for Your Air Ducts

January 15th, 2020 Posted in Air Duct Cleaning
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When the warmer air arrives in spring, it is time to freshen your home. You want to open the windows, clean out the winter dust bunnies and begin getting your outdoor space ready for summer. When you begin your spring cleaning, make sure to add one more item to your list: air ducts. Spring is the perfect time to ensure your HVAC system is clean between the heating and cooling seasons.

Air Duct Cleaning

Air ducts can become quite dirty, harboring dust, mold and debris left by pests that find a way into your duct system. These contribute to poor air quality in your home, triggering allergies and respiratory issues. While air ducts do not need to be cleaned every year, they should be inspected and the outer vents cleaned. Professional air duct cleaning should be performed about every three years to maintain good air quality and to inspect for duct damage.

While the main ducts may only need to be cleaned every three or so springs, every spring you should clean HVAC components you can reach yourself. Components and areas to clean and check: vent covers, around your furnace, AC condenser coils and around your outdoor AC unit. This can help maintain your HVAC system and remove debris that has accumulated over the winter months. You should also check your air filters and change if needed to help improve your HVAC efficiency and keep good air quality.

This spring make sure to add your air ducts and HVAC components to your spring cleaning list. If it has been a few years since you have had your air ducts cleaned, schedule a professional cleaning through your local HVAC service company.

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Western Aire Heating & Cooling
264 Buchanan Highway
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 505-7426

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5 Tips to Prepare for a Cool Summer

January 15th, 2020 Posted in Reducing HVAC Energy Costs
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The summer heat can make you appreciate the luxury of owning air conditioning in your home. A cool indoor space is desirable when the temperatures rise up into the 90’s and 100’s, giving you respite from the sweltering heat. Unfortunately, keeping your home cool can come at a high energy cost if you depend solely on AC to cool your home. Here are five ways to help prepare your home to fight the heat and lower your AC costs.

  1. Invested in window dressings. Keeping the sun from shining through your windows and glass doors can help keep your home cooler. Drapes, shades and blinds can block the sun and keep your home cooler.
  2. Use portable and ceiling fans. Make sure you have fans available to circulate the air. For ceiling fans, make sure they are set for summer, pulling heat up, not pushing it down. Portable fans are great at night to blow in cooler air from outside, giving your AC unit a break.
  3. Clear around vents and your AC unit. Get ready for summer by removing any debris around your outdoor AC unit to prevent air blockages. Also clear around your vents inside to allow the air to flow.
  4. Change your air filter. Make sure you have a clean air filter in place to improve AC efficiency – now is a good time to stock up on replacements so you have them handy to replace as needed during the summer.
  5. Schedule an AC tune-up. Have your local HVAC service come perform a tune-up on your AC now. This can ensure your AC unit is maintained and ready to perform efficiently during the hot months ahead.

Preparing your home ahead of time for the hot summer can help you lower the cost of cooling your home. You will be glad your AC is working great when those hot dog days of summer come around.

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ClimateSmith, LLC
1925 Lena Carter Road
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 475-9528

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Is Your Home Triggering Allergies?

January 15th, 2020 Posted in Air Conditioning Service and Repair
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Few minor illnesses are as frustrating as respiratory allergies. Runny nose, watering eyes and wheezing, often accompanied by sinus issues and headaches, can make life miserable. While you cannot control the many outdoor triggers for allergies, you may find that you have some of your worst symptoms when you are at home. If you are experiencing respiratory allergy symptoms in your house, your home may be triggering your allergies.

Common Indoor Allergy Triggers

There are thousands of elements that can trigger allergies. Most people know the main triggers that will make them miserable. Beyond the pollen and outdoor allergens, there are many that can be confined inside your home. Some of the common indoor allergens include:

  • Pet hair and dander
  • Dust
  • Mold
  • Fragrances
  • Cleaning chemicals

Reducing cleaners that have fragrances and cleaning more often can help reduce allergens in your home. But if you are still experiencing allergy symptoms in your home, it may be your HVAC and air filtering system that is the problem.

If you are noticing more allergy symptoms when you are at home, consider getting an air quality evaluation. Many HVAC companies can provide air testing to evaluate the quality of your indoor air or an inspection of your HVAC system. This can include checking humidity levels which can lead to mold production. Other problems can include an insufficient air filtering system or dirty air ducts. Often, your HVAC system is to blame for circulating contaminants in the air throughout your home. Updating your filtration or humidity control options can eliminate many air quality control problems and limit allergy triggers.

If your home is making your sick with allergy issues, it may be time to have your HVAC system serviced. This can help make your home healthier and relieve you of your allergy symptoms.

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ClimateSmith, LLC
3870 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 340-129
Duluth, GA 30096
(770) 475-9555

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Tips for Hiring a Quality HVAC Company

January 15th, 2020 Posted in Choosing an HVAC Contractor
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Whenever you need a service professional, you want to ensure you choose a reliable, honest contractor. Your HVAC system is one of the most important systems in your home, and one of the most expensive. When hiring a HVAC company for installation, maintenance or repairs, you want to research more than just what they charge for a service. Here are some tips to choose a QUALITY HVAC service company that you can trust.

Local, Licensed and Insured

Check the basics first. You want a local company – they should have a local address and phone number – that is licensed and insured for your state. There are entities that offer HVAC services but may not have the licensing needed or insurance to cover workers or liability. You also want a local company that has been around for years, not one that is only in your area for a short time.

Accredited with Professional Agencies

Check the Better Business Bureau, Angie’s List and other professional entities that monitor service companies and businesses. You want a HVAC company that is accredited with the BBB and has an excellent reputation for trustworthy, quality service.

Customer Reviews

Checkout the various review sites like Yelp and SkipioReviews for customer ratings. While any company can have a couple bad reviews, you want a HVAC service that has a high rating with customers overall. Customer testimonials are a great indicator of how well a company performs.

When you need a HVAC repair or a new system installed, you want to go on more than just price to hire your HVAC company. Do a little research to find a quality service company to ensure they will stand behind their service.

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ClimateSmith, LLC
5950 Shiloh Road East
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 475-9555

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Remotely Manage Your Building’s HVAC System

January 15th, 2020 Posted in Commercial HVAC Service & Repair
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Energy costs can bust your business’ budget, especially on larger commercial buildings. Keeping an eye on heating and cooling levels is the best way to lower energy costs for most property managers and owners. However, this can be difficult when you have more than one property to manage or are rarely at the facility. A wise investment to control HVAC use is upgrading to an automation HVAC system that can allow you to manage climate control remotely.

Benefits of Building HVAC Automation

Building automation systems can allow you to control and monitor your heating and cooling from wherever you have access to the internet. Web-based automation systems are the best way for busy property managers and owners to manage their heating and cooling controls. Some of the many benefits to investing in building automation for your HVAC system include:

  • Lower energy costs with better control – many automation systems pay for themselves with energy savings in a few years
  • Accurate reporting and data accessible from any where you have internet or Wi-Fi
  • Alerts for system problems
  • 24/7 access to controls
  • Controlled access and better HVAC security

Once automation is installed, managing your building’s heating and cooling system is simpler and more convenient. Controlling costs can be accomplished remotely, without worrying about needing to be on-site to make significant changes. If you have more than one property with automation in place, the time, energy and money saved can be multiplied.

If you still use manual controls for your commercial building’s HVAC system, automation can give you remote access for energy and climate control management. Contact an industrial HVAC service company that offers automation system installation to learn more about the different options available.

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JS Thomas Service, Inc
4085 Nine McFarland Dr
Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 475-2600

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