When summer is approaching, you are anticipating the need to start running the AC. You might possibly prepare by getting ready to pay a higher energy bill during the summer months. However, you should be doing more than just this. Here are four other things you should be doing before turning the AC on for the summer:
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- Is your air conditioning unit acting strange? It may be time to have it inspected and repaired or replaced to optimize its performance. Here are four signs that your air conditioner should be inspected by a professional: Your Home Doesn't Smell So Great Anymore If there are mold and mildew built up within your duct system or HVAC unit, you may notice a musty smell com
- After months of not being used during the warm weather months, the furnace could emit a funny smelling odor when it is turned on. In most instances, there is no need to worry. However, there are some odors that could be an indication of a bigger problem. If your furnace has a funny odor, here is what you need to know. What Is the Odor? There are several odors that cou
- A common cause of a water leak in the home is a malfunctioning commode. The toilet may not shut off after you flush and continue sending water into the bowl until you happen to catch the problem hours later. Other times the supply line or toilet itself leaks. Here are some common reasons for a leaky commode and how they are repaired. Cracked Toilet Tank If you hit the
- There is never an easy choice of whether to replace or repair HVAC and heating components. These notes will give you a better picture of what's in the future for your equipment. Consult the Service Notes Hopefully, you have kept a log of when service visits were done on your equipment. Your current heating contractor might want to see these to determine what kinds of