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Knowing the age of your air conditioner is crucial for homeowners looking to maintain an efficient cooling system. An aging unit may struggle to keep your home comfortable, use more energy, and even cost more in repairs. But how can you determine the manufacture date of your air conditioner, and what does that mean for its longevity? In this post, we’ll walk you through how to check your AC’s model year, how long air conditioners typically last, and how to extend their lifespan.
Springtime is not far away now, even if Punxsutawney Phil was right last month. It might seem like January and February lasted an alarmingly long time, but it won’t be long before flowers are blooming and you start to think about your air conditioner. It’s time to schedule AC maintenance, so you’ll be ready for the heat when it does arrive. Here’s what your air conditioning tune-up will include.
What dangers could be lurking inside your home? And how can you keep your family safe? One of the biggest risks in modern homes is electricity. It can cause electrocution, of course, but it can also cause electrical fires. Are there electrical safety hazards putting your home and family at risk? What can you do about them? Get help from an electrician! Here’s what you should know.
Often, on our blog, we talk about changing the air filter of your furnace or your air conditioner. We remind you to do this job monthly when the system is in use. But what you might not know is that the air filter that is part of a furnace or AC unit is designed just to protect that system from grit and particles getting into its own workings — not to keep your air clean.
To improve indoor air quality, you need an air filter that is actually designed to clean the air of your home and make it better for you to breathe. We recommend a whole house air filtration system. How do those work? Do you really need one? Let’s consider.
It may seem like there’s a lot of positive information out there about heating with natural gas. If you’re wondering whether a gas or electric furnace is the right choice for you or if you should switch from one to the other, you’re going to need some solid intel. The fact is, an electric furnace has unique benefits, and it might be the best option for you. Let’s discuss it.
You might think of running a fan as something to do in the summer to keep the breeze moving against your skin in the hopes of carrying some of your body heat away with it. But keeping the air moving in your home can be a huge help in winter, too, when you are running the heat.
We’ve got some useful pointers for you. We’ll explain what running a fan in the winter accomplishes and its benefits. We’ll tell you how to set your ceiling fan for the winter months, how to spot a problem with your ceiling fan, and what to do about it.
Winter is well and truly underway. You’ve been using your heating system for a while now. Don’t forget that your furnace needs a little bit of love from time to time throughout the winter! While annual heating system maintenance must be done by a qualified professional, you should be doing regular air filter changes yourself. Here’s how!
Sometimes, people are concerned that natural gas heating systems are dangerous. But natural gas is such a fantastic fuel source—affordable and domestically-produced—that we don’t want anyone to be unnecessarily worried! Should you be anxious about your furnace?
At ServiceMax, we’ve been keeping our neighbors warm and safe since 1998. We’ve got the knowledge and experience to answer your pressing questions about heating system hazards. The bottom line is that gas furnaces can be perfectly safe. They do require some special care, though! Here’s how to avoid gas heating risks.
‘Tis the season for untangling strands of thousands of tiny holiday lights! Are you excited? Well, don’t be too hasty. There are so many things to do this time of year that it’s easy to rush or cut corners, especially with things that are so familiar and routine that you might not be paying close attention.
As much as we want our friends and neighbors to be festive, celebrate, and enjoy the season, we also want everyone to stay safe. Don’t take risks with anything electrical!
How can you be sure you’re handling your holiday lights safely? We’ve got some simple tips for you.
In our climate, you really want to know you can rely on your heat when the winter winds start to blow. When you first need it in the fall, and every time after that, you want warm comfort, not worries and repairs! One thing that can sometimes cause major concern is when a heating system makes an odd odor.
A furnace may smell for a variety of reasons. Does it signal a serious problem? Sometimes, it’s extremely serious. But other times, it’s nothing to worry about. How can you tell whether a smell from your heating system means you need furnace repair? Here are some helpful pointers for you.
