Don’t Put Off Heating Repairs Until Next Winter

March 11th, 2024
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As an HVAC company dedicated to ensuring the comfort and safety of our clients, we understand the temptation to put off heating repair until the next winter season. However, delaying essential repairs can have negative consequences that extend far beyond mere inconvenience. 

In this blog post, we’ll delve into the risks associated with procrastinating on heating system repairs, emphasizing why timely action is crucial for maintaining a safe, efficient, and comfortable home environment.

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Is It Your Furnace or Your Thermostat?

February 26th, 2024
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A malfunctioning heating system can quickly turn your Fresno, CA home into an uncomfortable space. While it may seem like a malfunctioning furnace needs furnace repair, many common issues actually stem from problems with the thermostat. In this blog, we’ll delve into the intricacies of furnace and thermostat functionality, explore common heating issues caused by thermostat malfunctions, and provide troubleshooting tips to help you identify and resolve these issues effectively.

Before diving into troubleshooting, it’s essential to understand the role of the thermostat in your heating system. The thermostat serves as the control center, regulating the temperature within your home by signaling the furnace to turn on or off as needed. Whether it’s an analog dial or a modern programmable device, the thermostat plays a crucial role in maintaining comfort and energy efficiency.

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Common Late-Heating Season Furnace Repairs

February 12th, 2024
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As we get deeper into the heating season, you begin to appreciate what a workhorse your furnace is, tirelessly keeping your home warm and cozy. However, after months of continuous use, they may start exhibiting signs of wear and tear.

Addressing these issues promptly is crucial to ensure uninterrupted comfort and prevent more significant problems down the line. In this blog post, we’ll explore some common late-season heating issues homeowners may encounter that warrant a call for furnace repair in Fresno, CA, along with tips on troubleshooting and preventive maintenance. 

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Stay Stress Free With These 3 Commercial HVAC Tips

January 15th, 2024
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Your business or commercial building is a tremendously important part of your life. You’re proud of it, as you should be! It’s worth the time and energy you invest in it. But the truth is, it can also cause you a lot of stress, especially aspects like the HVAC system which can be a bit mysterious. How can you reduce the stress of being responsible for this commercial HVAC system and all the people it serves? Here are 3 helpful tips.

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Tripped Circuits and Heat Pump Malfunctions

January 1st, 2024
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Heat pumps are fantastic in general, but it’s this time of year when you’re reaping the greatest benefits. They don’t generate heat (which takes a lot of energy) but simply transfer it from one place to another (which takes a lot less energy). So it’s during the heating season when you’ll see the greatest savings from your heat pump. 

But that also means it’s extra frustrating if you’re having heat pump problems this time of year! You might end up heating with a backup system if your heat pump isn’t working, and that uses much more energy. If you’re dealing with tripped circuits or other heat pump malfunctions this winter, we’ve got some useful information for you.

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Is Your Furnace Too Old to Fix?

December 18th, 2023
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One of the saddest (and most expensive) facts of life is that nothing lasts forever. Your heating system is no exception. While there are things you can do to maximize the lifespan of a furnace or heater, at some point, you’ll have to decide whether to keep putting money into repairing it or invest in a replacement instead.

How can you navigate that question? We’ve got some information for you. We’ll tell you about heating system lifespans, how to recognize when your system is failing, and what to do next.

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How to Choose the Right Heating Technician

December 4th, 2023
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When something is very important to your well-being and comfort, it should be taken quite seriously, and you should make careful choices about the people who help you keep it in good condition. If you needed a doctor, you wouldn’t call on any random person who said, “hey, I know how to fix people.” You’d make sure they were qualified first!

The same should be true of the people you trust with your heating system. A furnace or heater is a big investment, and it’s not something you should take risks with. How can you choose the right heating technician? What qualifications should they have? Here are our recommendations.

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5 Quiet Signs of Furnace Malfunction

November 20th, 2023
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One of the most obvious signals that a furnace is having trouble is when it makes a new or unexpected noise. But not all furnace problems are noisy. Without that audible alert to an issue, it’s harder to tell that something’s wrong. When a furnace has a silent problem, you’ll know that it’s time for repair if you spot one of these five warning signs. 

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A Guide to Your Furnace’s Efficiency

November 6th, 2023
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Heating and cooling comprise the majority of energy use in American homes. This means it has a more significant environmental impact than any other use of energy as well as a bigger impact on our bank accounts. It also means this is the area where paying attention to efficiency can have the greatest effect.

Being armed with as much knowledge as possible will help you to have the tools to improve the efficiency of your home. As we move into cooler weather, what should we know about furnace efficiency, and how can we maximize it? Here’s the information you need.

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Fight Allergies and Mold With an Air Purifier

October 23rd, 2023
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As the holiday season approaches, full of indoor gatherings and celebrations with lots of people breathing the same air, you might be wondering: what exactly is in this air we’re breathing? If we’re indoors so much of the time (statistically, Americans are indoors more than 90% of the time) is there anything we can do to avoid breathing things that make us sick?

Allergies are very common. Respiratory symptoms, even without a specific allergy, can be caused by breathing a wide variety of contaminants. Mold is one of the biggest culprits. With an air purifier, you can dramatically cut down on the allergens and mold spores in your air. You and the people you love will be healthier.

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