Natal's Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Posts Tagged ‘New Orleans’

What’s Actually in Your Air Ducts?

Monday, January 24th, 2022

Duct cleaning isn’t just some niche service that only some extremely germaphobic homeowners invest in. In an ideal world, we’d actually recommend that everyone get their air ducts cleaned for the sake of their health, home efficiency, and happiness. While some homeowners will never make that choice, we’d hopefully like to sway you in the direction of a yes with some factual information.

So, in order to educate our audience about the need for duct cleaning services, we need to talk about what exactly we’re cleaning. What kinds of contaminants can settle in your air ducts, and what are they doing in there? This is going to be a vital point to consider when judging how clean or healthy your air is, and whether or not your home is perfect for professional duct cleaning.

Don’t hesitate to call our team and learn more about our indoor air quality services.

Tags: duct cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, New Orleans
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BPI, NCI, NATE… What Do They Mean?

Monday, February 8th, 2021

BPI, NCI, NATE… there are enough certifications in this field to make a homeowner’s head spin. What do these abbreviations mean? And why are they listed all over the web?

Finding the right team to work properly on HVAC in New Orleans, LA is a difficult chore for a homeowner. Knowing a little bit more about these certifications and what they mean could give you some insider’s knowledge about how this industry works. It’s important to have the help of a professional that’s trained in all the right areas and these certifications can be a big thing to remember when choosing the right company to work with.

It’s time to unspin your head and take out your notebook. We’re going to dive into what these certifications mean and why they could be very important when deciding who to turn to for professional service!

Tags: BPI, HVAC, NATE, NCI, New Orleans
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5 Things to Know About Generator Repair

Monday, January 25th, 2021

Our motto here at Natal’s Air Conditioning is “service honoring the golden rule,” which means we need to do the best for our customers. If you’ve come to this blog, you’re probably panicked about your malfunctioning generator that needs help. Since we pride ourselves on treating homeowners the way we’d want to be treated, it’s time for us to help address some of those repair needs.

If you’re in need of generator repair, then we’ve got you covered. There are different things that can go wrong with a whole-home generator, from power supply problems to efficiency issues, and our team is perfectly capable of repairing your malfunctioning unit. We’ve listed five important things to remember when calling for professional generator repair so that you enter into this work more informed and less stressed out.

Tags: generator repair, generator service, generators, New Orleans
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Don’t Mess Around: Choose Us for Electrical Work

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

These days it just feels like storm after storm is hitting our state. This can be quite a hassle for any of us who want to reliably use anything that runs on electricity. Homeowners these days feel less like their electrical systems are reliable, and more like they’re just rolling the dice on whether or not the power will be out every week.

While we can’t do anything about the weather, we can help with electrical services in New Orlean, LA. More importantly, we can help you by providing satisfactory electrical services in New Orleans, something that not every HVAC and electrical contractor can promise.

Want to know why you should choose us for such an important service for your home? We don’t expect you to just take us at our word—keep reading below as we explain just how good our company is at keeping customers happy.

Tags: electrical services, electrician, generators, New Orleans
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Surge Into the Fall with Protection!

Monday, October 19th, 2020

Tropical storms and hurricanes are abound this season. We wouldn’t be surprised if we saw lightning and heard thunder every day until hurricane season was over. Unfortunately, this is just a daily reality here in Louisiana, and we have to make the best of it. Our homes are constantly being retrofitted to stand against the stormy weather and keep us protected.

How well protected is your electrical system? Power surges can be dangerous, debilitating, and downright terrible for your electrical system. They can blow out your power, destroy your electrical devices, and become a fire hazard if you’re not careful. That’s why services exist for surge protection in New Orleans!

Today, we’re going to talk a bit about why surge protection services are so important and how they can really help you while the storms rage on. We promise that a whole home surge protector can keep you safe throughout the season.

Tags: electrical, New Orleans, surge protection
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Does Your AC Need Help Today?

Monday, October 5th, 2020

AC condenser unit — High efficiency modern AC-heater unit, energy save solution

This is a question that we need to answer. Notice how we didn’t just ask “Does your AC need help?” We added that “today” on the end because it’s important to get your air conditioner repaired as quickly as possible. Why is that? Well, let us explain!

Air conditioners that run into issues don’t operate in a vacuum. A lot of the time, one problem that’s constantly occurring inside an air conditioner will compound into another one, or make a separate problem worse. Basically, problems work together to make your life miserable. The quicker you can call us for AC repair in New Orleans, the better off your air conditioner will be as a whole.

Not convinced that fast AC repair makes a difference? Well, how were we going to convince you in just a few sentences? Keep reading as we get into the details about what can go wrong with waiting for repair.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioner Repair, air conditioning repair, New Orleans
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AC and Our Climate: Maintenance Is Key

Monday, September 21st, 2020

You might notice something when you talk to friends and family across the country. HVAC companies are starting to make their great switch from air conditioning care to heating care. This makes sense, as the seasons change, so must our equipment to deal with the temperatures at hand. However, things are a little different for us.

While we heavily advise you to get your heater maintained, which is what most HVAC companies are talking about this fall, there’s something else we’d like you to do. Hot temperatures aren’t over for us, and we think it’s important that you schedule AC maintenance in New Orleans as well.

We know, it seems a little late to schedule maintenance for your air conditioner—but that’s just it—late is better than never. Let’s talk about why now could be the perfect time for AC maintenance in our area.

Tags: AC, AC Maintenance, air conditioner maintenance, New Orleans
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You Could Be Suffering From a Refrigerant Leak

Monday, September 7th, 2020

Do you hear a hissing or a bubbling noise late at night while your air conditioner is working? Or perhaps you can tell that the temperature of your home is a little “off” and not reaching the standards set on your thermostat? If that’s the case then you could be suffering from a refrigerant leak.

This can occur in air conditioners from time to time, but it often results in poor efficiency, effectiveness, and the eventual breakdown of a system. If you think this kind of problem can fix itself, you’re absolutely wrong!

Call us when it comes to AC repair in New Orleans. We know how to deal with refrigerant leaks, how to patch them, and how to give your system a proper recharge. Below, we’ll go into detail about how you can notice your AC is suffering from this kind of problem, and why calling us sooner is always better than waiting.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioner Repair, air conditioning repair, New Orleans
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Uh Oh, Did Your AC Break Down? Don’t Panic!

Monday, August 24th, 2020

Air conditioners do break down, even though we try our hardest to stop that from happening. Preventative maintenance, targeted repairs, sensible diagnoses, these are all wonderful tools to keep breakdowns at bay. Unfortunately, our world is not always ideal and breakdowns do happen.

Don’t panic or fall into despair. Breakdowns might be devastating when they happen but they’re not the end of the world. Teams like ours specialize in dealing with air conditioners that are broken down, and we have a whole host of ideas, equipment, and checklists to see what we can do in repairing your system. Call us for AC repair in New Orleans, LA—we promise we can help.

Let’s talk about what you as a homeowner can do during an AC breakdown. Follow our guide and make sure you do everything you can to help mitigate problems and keep yourself comfortable.

Tags: AC Repair, AC replacement, Air Conditioner Repair, New Orleans
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Frozen AC Coils? Here’s What to Do

Monday, August 10th, 2020

Air conditioners are not supposed to cool your home with ice. Instead, they use much a much more efficient source of cooling—electricity. If your air conditioner is encased in a block of ice, like so many are that need help, then there’s something wrong.

What are the causes of ice forming on the coils of your AC? How bad can the damage get? Is it an expensive fix to have done? We can answer all of these questions if you keep reading. Just remember that nothing you read online is going to make you feel better than calling our team.

Calling us for AC repair in New Orleans, or if you just need some advice about your system, is the best thing you can do. Our qualified experts have experience with this kind of issue, and we can talk you through any necessary steps.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioner Repair, air conditioning repair, frozen coils, New Orleans
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