It’s that time again! The springtime weather is gorgeous, but you know it won’t be long before the heat will be sweltering. You don’t want to be caught unprepared! Get ready for the summer by scheduling your air conditioner maintenance now.  How important is AC maintenance, you ask? Well, we’re glad to have a chance to explain it to you! We’ll tell you all about the air conditioner maintenance process and the many benefits you’ll enjoy once you’ve had it done. Why Schedule AC Maintenance Now Don’t wait until it’s already hot enough that you need to use your air conditioner. Get ahead of ..read more

It’s that time of year again. After the winter weather kept allergen levels lower for quite a while, things are starting to get stirred up for the springtime. Ash, cedar, cypress, elm, maple, mulberry, oak, pecan, and willow trees produce huge amounts of pollen this time of year. The spring allergy season is long, and summer grass allergies can be even worse! If you’re tired of taking allergy medications and hiding indoors and still having watery eyes, an itchy nose, and sneezing, it’s time to take control of your indoor air quality. Your home should be your sanctuary. You can be safer from a ..read more

In some situations, it’s obvious that you have an emergency with one of your home’s systems. Water gushing down on you from a pipe somewhere in your ceiling? Definitely a plumbing emergency. Smoke and sparks coming out of your outlets? Definitely an electrical emergency. But what constitutes an emergency when it comes to a problem with your air conditioner? We’ll talk you through figuring that out. First, we’ll make sure you truly need AC repair, rather than having an issue you can correct yourself. Then, we’ll discuss which air conditioning repair needs can be safely put off until regular bu ..read more

Heat pumps are the ideal choice for home comfort in our climate. Congratulations on choosing the most-efficient possible heating system you can get, all in one amazing package that also provides air conditioning! But if you’ve never had a heat pump before, you might have some questions.  What makes a heat pump different from an air conditioner? What maintenance do heat pumps require? How are heat pump repairs different from air conditioning repairs? Don’t worry, we’ve got answers for you. What Makes a Heat Pump Different from an Air Conditioner? The main system of a heat pump is exactly ..read more

It’s a shocking fact: Americans, on average, spend well over 90% of our time indoors. This means we’re constantly breathing indoor air, full of the recirculated germs someone else has sneezed out and the odors from last night’s fried fish or your teenager’s sneakers. Depending on the time of year, it’s not always possible to fling all the windows open and get some fresh air. That means that your best bet for breathing air that’s free of pathogens and smelly bacteria is an air purifier. Ultraviolet light is an amazing way to purify air and kill all those germs. But are UV air purifiers safe? H ..read more

When it comes to heating repairs, there are some that are run-of-the-mill and some that happen maybe once in a lifetime. There are also issues that are unique to different types of heating systems. For example, you’ll never have to worry about a cracked heat exchanger in an electric furnace. Since you’ve undoubtedly experienced the basic types of issues that can come up, let’s look at some unusual problems. Some need to be addressed immediately while some can wait. Whatever the issue, be sure to call us instead of Googling “repair heating system in Mandeville” We’re equipped to handle any iss ..read more

It’s a cold day in Louisiana and your gas furnace isn’t working. You’re wondering what could possibly be wrong. The symptoms are that the furnace turns on but then turns off after just a few seconds. It’s not short cycling because the furnace doesn’t stay on that long. What could it be? For this unusual situation, the likely culprit is the flame sensor. Although you may not have experienced this before, it’s a common issue with gas furnaces. There may be a simple solution that’ll require calling us for furnace repair in Hammond. You should never attempt to work on your gas furnace yourself. L ..read more

One of the toughest decisions a homeowner will need to make throughout their years of home ownership is when to replace a heating system. While there’s something to be said for getting the most mileage out of a furnace or heat pump, eventually the time will come when it’s no longer cost-effective to keep it around. That time usually comes when your heating system has broken down, prompting you to call us for heating repair service in Covington. For an expensive repair on an old system, we’ll always give you an honest opinion on whether it should be repaired or replaced. Let’s go over what fac ..read more

This is a tricky subject for many readers. While we believe it’s important that everyone knows exactly what a standing pilot light is, newer furnaces are simply built without them. Now, if you’re asking, “How does a furnace work without a pilot light?” then you’re starting to ask the right questions. In order to help our customers the most, we’ll need to do a deep dive into pilot lights. We’ll discuss what they are, why they work the way they do–and most importantly, why they’ve been phased out since the early 2000s. Just remember that even if your furnace doesn’t have a standing pilot light ..read more

When it’s hot outside, it’s natural to want to crank the AC down low. You want your home to feel comfortable as quickly as possible. Many people think that turning the AC way down is the best way to achieve that. However, not only is setting the AC too low not going to achieve that, but it’s also incredibly hard on your air conditioning system. Your AC isn’t designed to make your home feel like an ice box–it has its limitations. Let’s go over how important it is to resist the urge to set the thermostat in the 60s. By increasing the temperature, you’ll feel more comfortable and it’ll also keep ..read more