Summer is coming to a close and most homeowners are getting their home ready for fall and winter. Your HVAC system deserves special attention because without a properly functioning heater you and your family will be miserable during cold winter months. Here are a few things you need to do to prepare your HVAC system for fall and winter.
If your air conditioner has been going steady all summer and is now struggling to keep your home cool, then you may need to look out for the following seven signs of low refrigerant, or Freon.
You’re probably aware that colors and materials used in the home have an effect on your mood. But did you know that paint color and building materials also affect indoor temperatures? Just like wearing black clothes on a hot summer day is going to make you feel extra toasty, compared to if you wore white, paint colors and building materials will have a similar effect.
Roger The Plumber reminds homeowners to inspect their home air conditioner for signs of wear and tear and to take steps to prevent late season breakdowns. Properly maintaining a home air conditioner can help prevent common malfunctions and problems, such as a damaged compressor, faulty outside fan, frozen coils and low levels of refrigerant.
You know what an HVAC system is, but what exactly is a variable-speed HVAC system? This type of system simply allows the unit to run at different speeds and doesn’t force the system to operate at full capacity to meet the thermostat’s temperature setting. Here are four reasons to consider upgrading to a variable-speed HVAC system.
HVAC filters remove impurities from the air and help keep indoor air clean. During allergy season, it is especially important to make sure HVAC filters are clean and able to continue removing pollen, dander, dust and other allergens from the air.
Roger The Plumber, a local plumbing, heating and air conditioning service company, advises homeowners to consider using an air scrubber or an air purifier to improve indoor air quality and to help prevent the transmission of seasonal viruses.
Roger the Plumber, a local air conditioning, plumbing, and heating company, is urging homeowners to check thermostat batteries as most HVAC units are running nearly nonstop during summer months. Properly functioning thermostat batteries are key to maintaining cool indoor temperatures and controlling the HVAC unit.
Unless you live on the equator in a third-world country, summer heat is manageable. Stay indoors, crank up the A/C, indulge in ice-cold smoothies, and you’ll avoid the heat wave. If your summer plans don’t include the A/C breaking down, then you need to schedule regular A/C maintenance.
Roger the Plumber is offering a $25 savings on your air conditioning and heating repairs in and around K.C. Metro area; qualifying repairs include capacitor replacements, indoor and outdoor coil cleanings, motor replacements, humidifiers, thermostat upgrades, installation of new heating and/or air conditioning equipment, ductwork, air quality, replacing filters, checking refrigerant levels and assessing the overall condition of your system.