Is It Too Late for AC Maintenance?

July 22nd, 2024
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Time just seems to rush right by these days, doesn’t it? How did it get to be so late in the summer already? You weren’t even prepared for it to start. Perhaps you even forgot to schedule AC maintenance, and now you’re wondering whether you should bother. Maybe you should wait until next year.

No! Don’t do that! Get AC maintenance now. It’s not too late. Here’s why.

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Could Your Pets Be Damaging Your Air Conditioner?

July 8th, 2024
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When something strange is going on with your air conditioner, it can be very hard to determine what went wrong without professional help. If you’ve got AC issues, you need a qualified HVAC technician to take a look right away.

What could be wrong with your air conditioner? Well, in some cases, pets have caused damage to an AC unit! How can they do that? We’ll explain.

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How Are Today’s Air Conditioners So Much More Efficient?

June 24th, 2024
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If you’ve got an old air conditioner, it’s not as efficient as it once was. For ten years or so, being diligent about routine maintenance every single year will keep bringing an air conditioner’s efficiency back up to what it was when it was new. But as the AC system reaches the end of its life, nothing can counteract all that wear and tear enough to keep it efficient.

Here’s the other thing you should know. Remember when that air conditioner was brand-new? Well, even then, it wasn’t nearly as efficient as the systems that are on the market today! How are air conditioners being made so much more energy-efficient than they were in the past? We’re excited to tell you about some major advances in AC tech.

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Heat Pump vs. AC Repair: What’s the Difference?

June 10th, 2024
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Perhaps you got a heat pump to replace your old air conditioner. You know it’s similar to an air conditioner, but obviously it’s not exactly the same. So what do you need to know about the differences between the two? Do heat pumps need maintenance that’s different from what air conditioners need? Do they have different repair needs? We’ve got the information you need below.

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Signs Your Ductless AC System Needs Repair

May 27th, 2024
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When something goes wrong with a complex system, whether it’s your air conditioner, your heating system, or your car, getting it repaired promptly can make a big difference. After all, if you keep driving with a tire that’s getting flatter and flatter, you’ll eventually damage the rim and perhaps more. So when your ductless AC system needs repair, it’s important to notice right away.

However, you might not know what to look for when it comes to an air conditioner at all, let alone a ductless one. We’d like to help you out with that. We’ll tell you the signs to be alert for, so that if you do have a problem with your ductless AC system that requires repair, you’ll know right away.

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How Long Does AC Installation Take?

May 13th, 2024
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Spring is the perfect time of year to schedule the installation of your new AC system. It’ll be in place and up and running right when you need it, and you’ll be able to enjoy the remarkable effectiveness and efficiency of a brand-new air conditioner all summer long. 

If it’s been quite a while since you’ve had an air conditioner installed, or if perhaps you’re a new homeowner and haven’t been through this before, it might be helpful for you to have more information. We can tell you all about the process of AC installation and how long you should expect it to take, and give you some helpful tips.

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Is Your AC Ready for Summer? Professional Maintenance Will Do the Job!

April 15th, 2024
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How gorgeous is springtime in Georgia? It’s pretty spectacular. But don’t get so caught up in enjoying the season that you forget how soon the summer heat is coming! You don’t want to get hit with high temperatures when you’re not ready. How do you prepare for another long, hot Georgia summer? With professional air conditioner maintenance, of course! Here’s what you need to know.

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The Big Pre-Summer Question: Is It Time for a New AC Installation?

April 1st, 2024
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It’s that time of year. The weather is getting gorgeous, the flowers are blooming, and before you know it, we’ll be hit with some serious summer heat. If your air conditioner is in reasonable shape and is not too old, you’ll need to have maintenance done so it’s ready for the hard work ahead. But what if your air conditioner is not in good shape, or is getting really old?

At some point, you’ll need to make the decision to replace your air conditioner. How can you tell whether you need to do that yet? Is there a formula to help you figure it out? We’ll give you our recommendations on how to determine whether it’s time for a new AC installation, or whether you should keep your old one a bit longer.

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Only Look to Certified Professionals for Gas Line Inspections

March 18th, 2024
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There are many things around your home that you can DIY. This can save you money and give you a sense of accomplishment and pride in your home. For example, if you have a hole in your drywall, you can patch it yourself. You can repaint your kitchen cabinets. What’s the worst that could happen? An imperfect finish on your sheetrock or your woodwork? You can learn from your mistakes and do better next time.

But there are some things that need to be done for your home which you simply must not try to do yourself. If they’re done wrong, the outcome could be so bad that there may not be a next time for you to do better. For your safety, gas line inspections absolutely must be done by a certified professional and never by an amateur.

What’s a gas line inspection? We’ll explain.

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What Can End Up in Your Drains That Will Clog Them

March 4th, 2024
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Drain clogs are a huge hassle. They can make necessary parts of your home’s plumbing unusable. They can cause unpleasant smells. They’re no fun to try to clear out. And maybe it’s not exactly true, but doesn’t it seem like they’re more likely to happen at the worst possible times? 

The best way to deal with drain clogs is not to have them in the first place. How can you manage that? We’ll tell you about the most common things that get in drains and cause clogs. If you can prevent them from happening, you won’t have to unclog them. 

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