Everybody wants to save money in their home, and there are many ways to cut down on expenditures. A way that we can help you with lowering annual costs is through installing special energy-saving HVAC and IAQ (indoor air quality) appliances and products. Below are a few suggestions.
Hall's Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Blog : Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category
Ways to Save Money with Energy-Efficient Appliances
Monday, December 19th, 2016
Carbon Monoxide Testing: Why It’s Important
Monday, December 5th, 2016
Do you use natural gas in your home? Whether you use it for powering appliances in the kitchen, running a furnace, or both, it’s important that you test your home for the presence of harmful levels of carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of the incomplete combustion of natural gas (as well as other fuels, but the principle concern in homes comes from natural gas) and it can leak from malfunctioning appliances or become backed up into a home if it isn’t properly vented.
Even homes that don’t rely on natural gas can have CO problems if they have an attached garage: fumes from vehicles can easily enter the living spaces. Other CO sources include kerosene heaters and poorly vented fireplaces.
Warnings about Carbon Monoxide This Winter
Monday, November 14th, 2016
This is an important warning we like to post before the start of each winter season. When the cold weather arrives, you’ll start to use your furnace on a regular basis to keep your household toasty warm. Chances are high that you have a natural gas furnace, which is the most popular type of residential heating system in North America. There are a number of good reasons for this:
- Natural gas is less expensive a fuel source than electricity.
- It’s convenient, piped right into your home.
- It burns cleanly, with few harmful emissions.
- Gas-powered furnaces can provide powerful levels of heat.
But there’s one downside to using natural gas for heat, and it’s the potential for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.
Upgrade Your Business’s Heating with Smart Thermostats
Monday, October 31st, 2016
If you own or operate a business, you probably pay special attention to your energy bills during the winter. A heating system, whether a commercial furnace, boiler, or heat pump, has to put in a good deal of work to overcome the chilly outdoor temperatures and keep employees and clientele happy. That comfort comes at a price… but it may be a higher price than it needs to be.
There are many large-scale upgrades you can make to your company’s heating system, but sometimes the simplest change will make a huge difference. We suggest that you look into upgrading your thermostats if they’re older than 10 years, and put in smart thermostats.
Why Fall Heating Inspections and Tune-Ups Are So Important
Monday, October 24th, 2016
A service that we strongly push for during this time of the year is the professional inspection and tune-up of residential heating systems. When you arrange for regular heating maintenance through our Proactive Service Agreement, one of our skilled technicians will come to your house each fall and see that your furnace or other heater is fully inspected, cleaned, and adjusted. (Here’s more details about what happens during maintenance.)
We don’t just recommend that homeowners do this. It’s essential to have it done each year! Here are some of the reasons why:
Why Timing Is Everything with Heating Repair
Monday, October 10th, 2016
Although you probably haven’t needed to turn your home heating system on yet this season—we’re experiencing a hot-to-warm fall so far—it won’t be long until it will be putting in regular work. We hope that you’ve already arranged for a maintenance visit from one of our heating professionals to see that your heater is ready for the job. (If you haven’t, it’s certainly not too late to sign our Proactive Service Agreement!)
What You Can Expect from Heating Maintenance
Monday, October 3rd, 2016
Now that it’s October, we strongly recommend you arrange for a heating maintenance visit from one of our professionals as soon as you can. As November closes in, you can expect HVAC professionals to get busy, so now is an excellent time to take advantage of a slower period and have this vital job ticked off your “to-do” list.
Evaluate Your Furnace at the Start of the Season
Monday, September 26th, 2016
It’s a Warm Fall… But It’s Already Time to Pay Attention to Your Heater!
Monday, September 19th, 2016
The start of fall is this week—but it might as well still be the middle of summer with the hot temperatures that we’re still enjoying. With the weather the way it is now, how in the world can you think about the winter ahead and taking care of your heating system?
Problems That Occur When a Furnace Isn’t Venting Properly
Monday, March 7th, 2016
With spring upon us in just a couple of weeks here in Shreveport, LA, you are likely getting ready to shut your furnace off for the season, if you haven’t already done so. Hopefully, you haven’t had any serious problems with your system this winter. However, if you’ve noticed your furnace hasn’t been venting properly, it’s best to take care of this issue now rather than putting it off until the next warming season.
