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Heidi's HVAC Help, Ideas, Troubleshooting Tips and More

Hello, I am Heidi, and this is my blog devoted to HVAC issues, repair, troubleshooting, maintenance tips and more. Before you dive into my posts, let me introduce myself. I am a mum of three kids and married to an amazing husband. I used to work in the HVAC industry, but now I spend most of my time working as an editor from my house. I needed something that offered the flexibility of staying at home with my little ones, but I miss the hands-on nature of HVAC work. In this blog, I plan to post on a variety of HVAC related topics. If you have questions or concerns, I hope these posts help you.

Choosing a Reverse Cycle Heating and Cooling System: Window Unit Vs. Split System

21 May 2020
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Are you torn between investing in a window unit or split system for your heating and cooling needs? One advantage of these units is that they have a reverse cycle, which allows them to perform two operations — heating and cooling. Thus, they save you the money that you would use to purchase a separate heating system. However, this is the only similarity between window units and split systems. As far as other factors are concerned, they are inherently different. Read More …

3 Reasons Your Commercial AC Is Noisy (And What You Can Do About It)

26 November 2019
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Staying ahead of air conditioning problems is important when it comes to maintenance. Doing this allows you to prevent costlier repairs resulting from faulty issues that have become more serious. One of the easiest ways to identify an issue with your commercial air conditioning system is to listen to the sounds it produces when running. It's not uncommon for your commercial AC unit to produce some level of noise, particularly the outdoor units. Read More …

4 Signs of a Gas Heating Malfunction

5 September 2019
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Gas heating systems are efficient and reliable, but they can be dangerous if not properly maintained. Failing to keep your gas heating system in good working order can also lead to higher heating bills or inadequate heating on cold winter days. Here are a few key signs of a problem with your gas heating system that you should never ignore. 1. Eggy Smell If you have a gas heating system, it is very important that you can recognise the distinctive scent of gas. Read More …

Finding The Best Place For Your Air Conditioner

16 May 2019
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Air conditioners make a home more comfortable and inviting. But to get the most enjoyment, you need to position them in the best place. Select The Destination Rooms For The Units Consider first which rooms to place the units in. If you work from a home office, you might benefit most from the comfort provided during business hours, so the study might be an ideal location. As well, you might rate a cool bedroom as high on your priorities to enable a peaceful night's sleep. Read More …

What Do You Need To Do When Scheduling Air Conditioning Repair?

25 February 2019
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There are numerous signs your air conditioning will manifest when it is on the decline. Strange sounds when it is in operation to a substantial spike in your utility bills should alert to the system being on the blink. Fortunately, when you catch these signs in good time and seek professional repairs, you could prolong the lifespan of your air conditioning system significantly. Nonetheless, simply calling the technicians to pay you a visit is not the only step to getting your HVAC system back at optimum efficiency. Read More …