Sunday, February 28, 2016

Clear the Air – HVAC Efficiency

The main purpose of a furnace air filter is to reduce the amount of dust, pollutants, and allergens in the air that we breathe in our homes. In addition, the filter helps to minimize the amount of dust and debris that collects inside the furnace unit itself, thus improving the efficiency of the machine. An excess amount of dust within the furnace will restrict the desired amount of air flow necessary for maximum performance.
There is no simple answer to the question, "How often should I change the filter?". The shelf life of a furnace filter depends on the type of filter being used and the lifestyle of the family. The newer high-efficiency pleated models are designed to last longer than the less expensive fiberglass padded filters. A good rule of thumb is to inspect the filters monthly and change them as needed.
Homes that have pets will have issues with pet dander clogging up the filter and if there are smokers in the home the filters are further challenged. Other factors that impact the efficiency of your filters are:
·       The amount of dust in your home
·       Whether or not you use a wood burning fireplace
·       Keeping windows or doors open

Improve the quality of the air you breathe, maintain the internal workings of your HVAC system, and keep your energy bills down by being proactive. Check the filters monthly, and replace them at least every three months- or more often if needed. Keep a supply on hand.

Contact us, we have just what you need at Comfort Control, and we are always ready to help.

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Find A Qualified Electrician To Do The Job

If you have noticed some problems occur with your heating or air conditioning, then you should get an electrician on the job immediately. It is best to have someone who knows how to work with that kind of thing working for you, so that you can know that everything will get taken care of well. 
Find A Qualified Electrician
Look for someone who has experience, so that you can trust them in all that they are doing. When you find a good electrician, you will feel relaxed when they are on the job. You will know that they will get things done for you in a good way.
Get The Repairs Done Immediately
It is best to have things done the moment that you notice a problem occur. When you have your repairs done immediately, you will have your heating and air conditioning working when you need them to.
Everything Will Go Well
When you find the right company to work for you, and when you have them get on the job right away, everything will go well. You can relax when you know that you have done all that you could to get your heating and air conditioning working right.

If you want to know that you are going with a qualified electrician, and if you want to know that everything will go well, then you should contact us. We have experience taking care of electrical problems, and we will work hard to get everything done in a good and efficient way.

Monday, February 1, 2016

3 Signs You Might Need to Replace Your Air Conditioning Unit

You depend on your air conditioner to keep you cool when it's warm outside. Your air conditioner also helps to dry up some of the moisture in your home and keep humidity levels down. Even though you might not realize it, you need to spend time having your unit maintained if you expect it to keep working for you. However, it is important to note that your air conditioning unit isn't going to last forever. There comes a point in time when you are going to have to replace the unit. To help you determine if your unit is in need of replacing, check out some of the signs below.
Your unit is more than a decade old.
Regardless of how you look at it, you are probably going to have to replace your air conditioner at some point in time or another. If you are finding that you are spending a fortune in repairs and your unit is more than a decade old, you might want to go the route of having the unit replaced. With all of the different advancements in technology today, it makes sense that you are going to benefit from having your unit replaced if it is older than a few years.
Your unit isn't efficient.
Air conditioners with low SEER ratings will end up costing you a small fortune in operating costs. The larger the SEER rating is, the more energy-efficient the unit is going to be. Just replacing the unit with a different one with higher SEER ratings will end up saving you significantly on your energy bill.
Your unit constantly breaks down on you.
If you feel like you are constantly dealing with a broken unit, it might be time to get a new one. No one wants to spend month after month dealing with air conditioning repairs. By the time you get done paying for all of these different repairs, you could have bought a new one. Save yourself a lot of hassles and headaches by getting a new unit and ditching the old one.

You have to evaluate the costs associated with repairing your unit versus buying a new one. While it might be a little more expensive to purchase a new one in the here and now, it will save you money over the long haul. Contact us to discuss the various options with an air conditioning repair specialist today.