4 Signs Your Air Conditioner Needs Help

April 22nd, 2024
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When your air conditioner needs repair, it really is best if that repair gets done as promptly as possible. That prevents a small issue from worsening, or from causing strain to the rest of the system. But it isn’t always obvious when your air conditioner is starting to struggle. So how can you make sure to get AC repair promptly enough? By spotting the signs that your air conditioner needs help. Here are the top 4.

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Why It’s So Important to Change Your AC Air Filter

April 8th, 2024
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Anywhere you look, whether it’s a blog like this one or your air conditioner’s owner’s manual, you’ll be told to change your AC air filter regularly. Most of the recommendations say it should be done once a month during the summer, and at least every few months when your air conditioner is running less of the time. But you’re not always told why!

In our experience, people are more likely to do something if they understand the importance of it and what could happen if they don’t. So we’d like to tell you all about what your AC air filter does, why it needs to be changed, and what can happen if you don’t change it.

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3 Essential HVAC Systems for Expecting Mothers

March 25th, 2024
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When a baby is on its way, we want everything to be perfect and ready to keep this precious little being as safe and comfortable as possible. And there are so many things to think about! What are the recommendations for safe sleep? What kind of diapers will be gentlest for the baby’s delicate skin? But we don’t always remember just how much of an impact the air in the baby’s environment will have.

Is the temperature just right for the baby, and does it stay consistent enough? Is it excessively humid? Is there mold? What allergens, bacteria, or viruses are floating around in the air in your home? There are 3 types of HVAC systems you should be paying close attention to as your baby’s arrival approaches. Here are our recommendations.

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It’s Time for Spring Maintenance!

March 11th, 2024
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Welcome to spring! It just might be the most beautiful time of the year. But you’re going to enjoy it more if you know you’re ready for the summer heat, which can hit before you quite expect it to. How can you be sure you’re prepared? One of the most important things you can do is get spring maintenance for your HVAC system. Here’s why.

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No Heat? Here’s Our Emergency Checklist

February 26th, 2024
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It’s not quite springtime yet. You’ll still need your heating system for a little bit longer! So if something goes wrong, you’ll need to get it sorted out right away. Do you need emergency heating repairs if your heat stops working? Maybe, but maybe not! Here are some things you should check first.

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3 Commercial HVAC Tips Your Customers Will Love

February 12th, 2024
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When you own a business or a commercial property, keeping the HVAC system working—and working well—is critical to keeping the people who use your property happy. If your business doesn’t stay at a comfortable temperature, customers won’t want to stay and spend money. Employees will be cranky. They might even start looking for new jobs.

What can you do to keep your commercial HVAC system running smoothly and your customers and employees happy? Here are 3 tips for you.

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Furnace Repair: When Replacement Is Too Expensive

January 15th, 2024
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It’s the coldest time of the year in Louisiana, very different from our usual luxurious warmth. And of course, if your furnace is going to have problems or break down, now—when it’s working the hardest—is the time when that will happen. What should you do about your struggling or failing furnace? Should you have it repaired? Do you need to replace it? What if that’s too expensive?

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Have You Changed Your Air Filter Recently?

January 1st, 2024
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Happy New Year! A fresh start, a clean slate, some good resolutions in mind, and you’re all ready for 2024, right? But wait. How’s your furnace doing? How can it have a fresh start and a clean slate? The best thing you can do for your furnace is to change the air filter. Why? How? When? We’ll tell you everything you need to know.

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Mid-Season Maintenance Goes a Long Way!

December 18th, 2023
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Did you forget to make an appointment to have your heating system maintained in the fall? Don’t worry, it happens. The real question is what you should do now. Should you wait until next year to get heating maintenance? Or should you have it done mid-season? You should get it done right away. Here’s why.

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Now Is the Perfect Time for a Heat Pump

December 4th, 2023
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In our area, heat pumps spend a lot of their time providing cooling. After all, they make fantastic replacements for traditional air conditioners, and for so much of the year, that’s exactly what we need in Louisiana. Many people purchase heat pumps in the spring and early summer specifically for that reason.

But we’d like you to consider something else. There’s no better time to get a heat pump than right now, at the end of the year. Why? Here are two very persuasive reasons.

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