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How Heating Maintenance Can Lower Your Heating Bill

December 2nd, 2019

Heating maintenance is one of the many handy things that we mention to new customers when they’re looking to do something about high heating bills. Unfortunately, the price of fuel doesn’t seem to be getting any lower, which means if your heating system isn’t up to the task of keeping your home cool by using as little fuel as possible—your wallet is in big trouble.

That’s exactly why heating maintenance in Hoover, AL can make all the difference in keeping you and your family ahead of the curve. Quality maintenance by a trained professional can keep your system up to warranty standards, give you ample time to schedule repairs, and increase the efficiency which will inevitably lower your heating bill.

Sound like a good idea? We thought so too, keep reading and we’ll explain just why maintenance is so important.

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Which Is Right for You: A Gas or Electric Furnace?

November 18th, 2019

Have you ever met someone that thinks dogs and cats are the same thing? Well, good because they’re not (at least not as far as we know). However, there are many homeowners out there that don’t know the difference between a gas or electric furnace. To be honest, since we work in the Pelham, AL HVAC services industry, that can be an appalling thing for us to hear.

We get it — if you don’t deal with furnaces as often as we do, how would you know the difference between the two? The problem is, you might be losing money or not be getting the effective heating solution that you could be receiving because you have the wrong type of furnace in your home. If it’s crazy to think that cats and dogs are the same household pet, wouldn’t it be just as absurd to think your electric furnace is the exact same as a gas one?

Let’s break down the difference.

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What You Get Out of a Heater Upgrade

November 4th, 2019

Today’s best gas furnace models function at efficiencies over 90%. This means that there’s almost a 1:1 ratio of energy to heat that you get when you pay your gas bill. That’s great news for the environment, for your wallet, and for everyone in general. That being said, many older furnaces don’t achieve nearly this good of a ratio. If you’re living in a home with a furnace that hasn’t been upgraded in one, two, or even three decades, then you might be paying way too much for heat.

heater upgrade in Birmingham, AL is simple. It’s meant to keep your home warm by using as little fuel as possible. As technology gets more advanced, fuel gets more expensive, and manufacturers get smarter, your old furnace will continue to get left behind in the race for efficiency.

So, let us tell you what a heater upgrade can do for you.

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Preparing Your Heater for Winter

October 21st, 2019

When you’re preparing dinner, do you just eat everything raw and then call it a day? Of course not! Why should you treat your heating system any differently?

There’s a lot of preparation that goes into getting ready for the cold of winter. Your heater doesn’t like just sitting around for half of the year before turning on again. It needs some TLC to get back into shape and do its job well—which is keeping you warm all winter long! So today, we’re going to go through a checklist of some pretty important steps to take before turning your heat on full blast this year. Without proper heater preparations, you might suffer a breakdown when you least expect it, or your budget won’t be happy when you’re prompted to pay for some heating repair in Birmingham, AL.

So sit down, grab a cup of coffee, put on some gloves and get ready to do some prepping for winter.

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The Best Time for Heater Maintenance is Now!

October 7th, 2019

The leaves, the temperatures, and the candy are all falling this time of year. It’s not quite time to think about heating yet (not unless this year turns out to be an unusual one) so as long as you’ve got some blankets for the slightly chilly nights, you’re fine… right?

We’d like to let you in on a little industry secret and discuss the idea of scheduling heater maintenance in Birmingham, AL right now. We know, you’re probably not using it yet so what’s with the rush? Well, in our business the absolute best time to get your heater serviced is in the fall, right before you’re in need of it. If you’re confused, then keep reading because we assure you that there are plenty of reasons to schedule maintenance, preferably before your children put on their costumes.

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It’s Time for New AC Installation If…

September 23rd, 2019

It’s officially fall! It’s time to take a moment and reflect on your air conditioner’s performance this summer? Did your system do everything you needed it to do? If the answer is no it’s time for you to schedule an appointment with our professionals.

We know that it’s not always so easy to find the right HVAC company in Birmingham, AL. There are plenty of companies that claim to have the right services, but they just can’t deliver when it comes down to it. You can contact our professionals and get all the work you need to be done in a flash. Contact our professionals today.

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Your AC Upgrade Options

September 9th, 2019

All good things must come to an end. It might be time for you to consider upgrading your air conditioner. We experience hot, humid weather here in Birmingham and you can’t make it through the season without the right air conditioner on your side.

We know that upgrading your air conditioner can be a bit of an overwhelming experience. You need to consider to the needs of your home, sift through the countless air conditioners on the market today, and then there’s finding the right team for your air conditioning installation in Birmingham, AL. You can come to our team for help throughout every step of the process. You can trust our professionals because we take the work we do so seriously. Birmingham owned since 1959.

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How to Avoid AC Repair Issues this Summer

August 26th, 2019

So we’re winding down the summer now and you’ve made it to this point in the season without a mishap… but now things are seeming a little different. You’ve got an air conditioning problem on your hands. We know that it might seem like you can just wait this problem out until the summer is over because it’s right around the corner, right?

Unfortunately, this is wrong. Procrastination is never the path to take when it comes to your HVAC system. You’re only going to cause a breakdown or end up turning on a faulty air conditioning system next summer. Instead, you should contact our team for air conditioning repair in Birmingham, AL today. We’re a responsible team that knows their stuff.

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Packaged AC Units are Perfect for Your Business

August 12th, 2019

Are you looking for a great air conditioning system for your commercial business here in Birmingham? A packaged air conditioning unit might be the right system for you. Packaged air conditioning systems are the system that we recommend for most commercial businesses because they’re compact, adaptable, and effective. You don’t have the scour the Internet for resources or even phone a friend for an opinion, you can contact our professionals for the best service possible.

We have the best commercial HVAC in Birmingham, AL. You can come to our team when you want expert advice and service from a professional commercial HVAC team. Don’t just choose anyone or even try to hire an amateur HVAC technician—we have great service for the right price.

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Here’s How a Smart Thermostat Helps You

July 29th, 2019

Take a stroll over to your thermostat—do you have the best model for your home? You might want to give the question a kneejerk “yes” response because your thermostat seems to do its job. It turns on your air conditioner when you need it, turns it off when you don’t, and seems to display the temperature of your home accurately. Just because your thermostat does a decent job, doesn’t mean that it does the work that you need.

If you can’t remember the last time you upgraded your thermostat, then it’s time to do so now. We’ve got all your HVAC in Birmingham, AL covered. You can count on our team to help you choose the right thermostat and hardwire it into your home.

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