Natal's Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating Posts’ Category

A Step by Step Guide for What to Expect During New Heater Installation

Monday, October 14th, 2024

If you’re planning to have a new heater installed, congratulations! It can be very exciting to have a new heating system in place so that you have peace of mind your system will work for a long time to come. Plus, new installations come with a manufacturer’s warranty that covers any unexpected repairs for a specific period of time. 

But you may be wondering exactly what to expect during an upcoming heater installation appointment. You can keep reading to learn more about heater installation in Metairie, so you know what to expect when our team arrives on the day of your big project.

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Why Are My Heating Bills Suddenly Skyrocketing?

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Have you received a heating bill this winter that made you gasp? It can be alarming to see an energy bill jump up in cost significantly. And the truth is, unless you have changed your heating or cooling habits, you shouldn’t see a significant increase on your bill. If you do, it’s a red flag that something is wrong with your heater. 

Instead of working efficiently, it is consuming a large amount of energy to produce the results for heating your home. You can give us a call to schedule heating service in Mandeville, LA. We’ll get down to the root of the problem and fix it so that your energy bills can return to normal. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about the things that may go wrong inside of your heater that can increase energy costs significantly.

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It’s Not Too Late for Heating Maintenance

Monday, December 25th, 2023

Winter is officially upon us, and you may be thinking that it’s too late to schedule heater maintenance if you haven’t already. But it is never too late! As long as your heater is operating—and even if you think your heater is experiencing issues—you can schedule a maintenance appointment.

In fact, scheduling maintenance proactively is the best way to stay ahead of heating repair in Metairie, LA. We can check all of the components to make sure that your heater is working great so it’s ready to face the rest of the winter season. You can keep reading to learn more about why you want to schedule heater maintenance right now if you haven’t already this year.

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Tripped Circuits and Electric Furnaces

Monday, February 20th, 2023

Electric furnaces are great options for customers that don’t want to buy a gas furnace, but are still limited price-wise when it comes to other electric options. Heat pumps and other electric systems are expensive, and they can often cost you over time due to a payment plan. So, we get it. Especially if you live off the grid, your electric furnace is probably your best friend.

But your best friend sitting in the basement might not be too happy when the circuit trips, or when there’s a power outage. Electric furnaces are inherently tied to the electrical system of your home. When something is wrong with your power supply, something is likely going to go wrong with your furnace. Let’s talk about some reasons why you might need electric furnace repair in Metairie, LA. Don’t forget, if you need electrical services too, we’re the team that can do it all!

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There Are Plenty of Heating Options

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

With the new Inflation Reduction Act and SEER2 regulations, a lot of people are starting to talk about HVAC systems. When it comes to heating in particular, people are concerned that they’re going to be paying more for their standard furnaces and other conventional heating systems because of the demand for high-efficiency systems.

Well, in truth the cost of HVAC systems is rising, but that’s only if you keep your options limited to what’s conventional. There are actually many different types of heating systems out there, each with its own unique benefits and abilities, giving you more options than you might have otherwise thought.

This blog post is designed to go over all of your potential options when investing in heating installation in Kenner, LA. We’ll talk about every system, from your conventional gas furnace to a radiant heating unit that can use electricity to warm up the whole house.

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Is Your Furnace Leaking Gas?

Monday, December 26th, 2022

Gas furnaces are popular in our area, and it makes sense! They’re effective at what they do, they’re efficient, gas is an affordable fuel source, and they work reliably. With some of the cold weather we’ve been hit with lately, it makes sense that homeowners are starting to do their research into these systems if they don’t have them already.

One thing that consistently turns customers off from investing in a gas furnace is the gas. People hear about carbon monoxide fatalities and it’s an understandable fear about having a gas-burning appliance in the home. Gas fires are a reality in our world when gas-burning appliances start to leak. But, when it comes to your furnace in Metairie, LA, as long as it’s maintained by a professional, you shouldn’t have to worry at all.

Here are some ways that your furnace has built-in safety measures that will keep your home from being in peril.

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Is It Too Late for Heater Maintenance?

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Now that we’re in the thick of some chilly temperatures, they’re likely to only get colder as time goes on. Is it too late for heater maintenance in Mandeville, LA? At this point, many customers who might have been busy during the beginning of the fall might start wondering whether maintenance is even worth it.

Well, the answer is yes, maintenance is definitely worth the investment, but the timing of it is key. Scheduling maintenance when it’s the most valuable is obviously going to get you more in the long run, so when is the best time for maintenance?

Well, keep reading to learn about the intricacies of maintenance, and why it’s not too late for maintenance. Just make sure you trust a team of licensed professionals to provide you with heating maintenance that keeps things safe, efficient, and warm.

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Heater Maintenance: Now Is the Perfect Time

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Now that it’s officially October, it’s time to start shifting gears to focus on heating systems instead of air conditioners. You can feel the change in the air, especially at night when things cool down a lot. It’s only going to get chillier throughout the year, so we believe that the earlier our customers can take care of their heating systems, the better they’ll be for the next few months.

Of course one of the ways that people can take full advantage of their heating systems is with heater maintenance in Slidell, LA. This service is going to improve the output of your heating system, keep its efficiency level high, and also help it last a long time. Since temperatures aren’t quite “cold” yet, it’s the perfect opportunity to start getting your heater ready for winter with such a valuable service.

Let’s talk about why now is the perfect time for heating maintenance, and how it’s going to help you going forward!

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3 Signs of a Malfunctioning Furnace

Monday, February 21st, 2022
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Most homeowners want to know one important set of facts when they speak to an HVAC professional–and that’s what’s wrong with their system. It might be fun or an interesting exercise to talk about the inner workings of your furnace system, but how much does this information actually affect you? Does knowing what your blower fan is help when the furnace exhibits a strange sound and starts blowing out warm air? It might help a little, but you’d probably rather know what’s wrong, right?

Well, we get it. We’re not people who like to beat around the bush for any reason. If you’ve got a malfunctioning furnace system then we can provide furnace repairs in Mandeville, LA. And, to make things even easier, we can fix it in record time if you tell us about the symptoms your system might be exhibiting.

Here are just a few examples of what could be going wrong and how you can relay the information to us.

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Our Mid-Season Heater Check-Up

Monday, January 10th, 2022
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a temperature gauge showing just the right temperature

Howdy folks! It’s your local favorite HVAC provider checking in to see how your heating system is doing. If you’re happy with your heater and you’ve got no problems to report, then congratulations! We’d like to start off by telling you how great that is and to make sure you take time to celebrate being lucky this winter.

However, we can assume that a few of our readers are struggling with their heating systems. Either it needs repairs, was just repaired, or perhaps just isn’t functioning to the best of its ability. This happens, and we’d like to reassure you that our team is ready and able to help you with your heating needs.

More importantly, we want to bring up the subject of heating maintenance. We know it’s the middle of winter, but a heating tune-up in Marrero, LA could be the perfect thing your system needs in order for it to finish out the year strong.

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