Give Your HVAC System a Spring Tune-Up

Spring is the perfect time to schedule HVAC system maintenance. The mild months of spring are usually when you need your HVAC system the least; why not take the time to get it serviced during this mild season? When the hot summer months and cold winter months are in full swing, HVAC service companies are busy handling cooling and heating emergencies. Spring is a great time to get a quick appointment for a tune-up for your A/C and heating system.

Benefits of a Tune-Up

Like all motorized systems, your HVAC has components that need maintenance, repairs and replacements. A tune-up service gives your system the maintenance it needs to be efficient while preventing issues during the higher-use months of summer and winter. Tune-ups usually include:

  • Filter check/change
  • Inspection
  • Lubrication, if needed
  • Check all components, replace as needed

A quick spring tune-up can catch small issues before they become big problems. A small leak can be caught and repaired before it ends up shutting down your A/C on the hottest day of the year. Preventive repairs are much less expensive than an emergency call for a breakdown and much more convenient for you and your family. Tune-ups can also help improve the efficiency of your HVAC system and increase the longevity, saving you money in both energy costs and system replacement.

Don’t wait for your HVAC system to breakdown when you need it the most. Take time this spring to call your local HVAC service company to schedule your tune-up during the mild weather. You will be happy you did when you are staying cool and comfortable all summer long.

Posted on behalf of:
ClimateSmith, LLC
5950 Shiloh Road East
Alpharetta, GA 30005
(770) 475-9555

5 Factors that Impact Your Home Air Quality

There are few things that are more important to your health than the air you breathe. Your home’s air quality is a vital component of keeping your family healthy, yet many people are unaware of issues that maybe contaminating the air they breathe every day. Here are five factors that can create poor air quality in your home that should be monitored and inspected.

  1. High moisture levels in your home can cause mold, mildew and air quality issues that can impact your health. High humidity can also damage the materials in your home.
  2. Dirty air ducts. If there is dust, debris, mold and other contaminates in your air ducts, these can be distributed into the air you and your family breathe.
  3. Dander and dust. The amount of people and pets you have in your home effect your air quality. All animals, including humans, shed skin and hair that can impact air quality, requiring extra attention to filtration.
  4. HVAC service. Regular HVAC system maintenance is critical to your home’s air quality. Regular changing of filters and routine maintenance are important to keep your indoor air climate-controlled and healthy.
  5. All homes need appropriate ventilation to allow smoke, chemicals and other contaminates to be eliminated from the air.

The easiest way to determine the level of air quality in your home is to have it tested. Your local HVAC service can provide an air quality test, as well as evaluate your HVAC system for efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining the preferred climate in your home. Make sure your indoor air quality is maintained at a high level with regular HVAC service and routine air quality testing.

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

Is Your HVAC System Trying To Tell You It Needs Maintenance?

There are certain sounds that your HVAC unit can make to alert you of impending problems. If you ignore these noises, you may end up coming home to an uncomfortably hot or cold home in the very near future. Beyond the normal sounds of your unit doing its job, these clicks, buzzes and hums may be telling you it is time to call in a professional for needed HVAC service or repair. Here are some common noises that may be signs of problems with your HVAC system: 

–        Buzzing electrical panels. If you hear a soft buzzing or crackling coming from any of the electrical panels in your unit, call a professional right away. There may be a problem that could short out the unit or worse, start a fire in your home.

–        Gurgling. The sound of gurgling or bubbling liquid could mean you have a coolant leak. If you are losing coolant, eventually your unit will stop providing chilled air, so call your local HVAC service professional.

–        Sounds in the duct work. It is normal for the duct work to make some sounds when it expands and contracts. However, scratching or other animal noises could mean you have an unwanted pest in your duct work. Squealing, roaring or mechanical squeaking echoing through the ducts may be the air handler fan having problems.

–        Clicking. If your A/C relays are making a clicking noise, it could be a sign of a problem with your thermostat. 

Do not wait for your HVAC system to stop working altogether during the hottest (or coolest) time of year. At the first sound or sign of a problem, call in a professional to inspect your home heating and cooling system and get the issue resolved before it becomes a serious problem.

Posted on behalf of James Smith, ClimateSmith LLC

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