South End Plumbing, Heating, & Air Expert Tips

When Buying a New HVAC System, It’s Good To Know The Differences

Although heat pump systems as well as traditional split systems are both central HEATING AND COOLING since they move heat from inside to outdoors to control the temperature level inside, there are a number of distinctions. Standard systems are more affordable, however heat pumps are a lot more effective reducing month-to-month energy consumption. Numerous more recent systems that are power efficient might qualify for government programs and tax credits. There are benefits and draw backs to each system, while knowledge of both is going to benefit you when you’re deciding which you’d like to purchase in the future. 

Signs Your HVAC System is Sized Improperly
In the heating and air conditioning business over the years we have seen many instances where previous companies/ builders have installed or sold the wrong size system to a homeowner. That being said, one of the most common signs that your system is sized wrong is if your unit runs constantly or if it restarts too often (short cycling). This could mean your unit is either undersized or oversized.

Should You Cover Your AC After Summer?

There are essential times during the year that you need to do upkeep on your heating and cooling system. They are in the spring for your a/c, and in the fall for your heating system. Outside of that maintenance schedule, individuals wonder if their outside air conditioning unit may require to be covered as soon as the seasonal temps drop. But is there any benefit in doing so? The general answer is yes if you’re only covering the top or have a mesh cover, it helps cut down on debris that might accumulate on the cooling fins while still letting air pass through, read on to find out more relevant info on the subject. 

Most devices can talk to one another. Currently there are two camps (Amazon and Google). I have owned both phone platforms and currently own both smart speaker platforms and have been really happy with both. I’m slightly more partial to the Google Home smart devices because it’s the one in my living room and gets used the most. Also its ability to understand my southern accent is slightly better and that says a lot.

How To Eliminate Surface Water From Your HVAC Condensate Drain Line

Optimizing your HVAC drainage in neighborhoods are tricky, because there’s always the risk that drainage can just run onto someone else’s property. It might be easier to have a specialist analyze the situation and design a solution that keeps everybody in the neighborhood happy.

If you choose to hire someone or tackle the problem yourself, your solution is likely either route the water further down into your yard, make it so your yard can more easily absorb the water, or a combination of both.

Signs Your HVAC System is Sized Improperly
In the heating and air conditioning business over the years we have seen many instances where previous companies/ builders have installed or sold the wrong size system to a homeowner. That being said, one of the most common signs that your system is sized wrong is if your unit runs constantly or if it restarts too often (short cycling). This could mean your unit is either undersized or oversized.