The New Year is the perfect time to set resolutions that prioritize your health and well-being. One resolution that often goes overlooked is improving the air quality in homes. We spend a significant amount of time indoors, and the quality of the air we breathe can have a profound impact on our health. A professional HVAC company like Hall’s can make a significant difference in your home’s IAQ. Here are several ways we can help you.
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The Link Between Heating Repairs and Maintenance
Monday, December 4th, 2023
As winter approaches, the last thing anyone wants is a malfunctioning heating system. Imagine waking up to a freezing house or enduring chilly nights because your heater decided to take an unscheduled break. You’ll have to schedule heating repair in Haughton, LA. Our expert team is always glad to help with these repairs, but we know you’d prefer not to have to deal with a failed heater in the first place.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the crucial link between heating repairs and maintenance, shedding light on how regular upkeep can save you from the winter woes.
4 Top Indoor Air Quality Concerns for Louisiana Homeowners
Monday, August 28th, 2023
If you are not already concerned about the indoor air quality of your home, you should be. Especially here in the south, where we face a lot of humidity on top of indoor air pollution. If you have been thinking about the installation of an air purifier in Haughton, LA, now is a great time to have it done.
You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of an air purifier, as well as indoor air quality concerns that you need to be aware of. Then, give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment so we can review your air purifier options and help you choose the system that best meets your family’s needs.
What Are My Options for New AC Installation?
Monday, August 14th, 2023
If your air conditioner has been acting up this summer, it may be time to install a new system before your problems get worse. It’s always better to install a new air conditioner on your terms instead of waiting for a complete breakdown to make your move.
And our team is here to help you with all of your AC needs including AC installation in Haughton, LA. You can keep reading to learn more about the different types of air conditioners we install in homes as well as the pros and cons of each one. Then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment so we can help you make the best choice for your home and family.
The Full Cooling and Dehumidifying Solution
Monday, June 10th, 2019
Summers in Louisiana bring both heat and humidity—and everyone knows this is an unpleasant combo! No matter how hot it is, a high level of humidity will make the heat feel worse. This is because the moisture in the air makes it harder for the human body to release heat through perspiration. With more heat trapped in the body, people feel even hotter than the air around them.
Since we frequently experience relative humidity above 80% during the summer (which is already 20% above what’s considered comfortable), we have an uphill battle cooling down our homes. Air conditioners must run more often to overcome the effects of both the heat and humidity, and this creates higher energy bills. The extra humidity is also harmful to furnishings in a home and allows mold, mildew, and fungus to start to grow.
But you can trust us to help you out with a whole-house dehumidifying solution.
Why Ductless Cooling Is a Great Option for Homes With No Ductwork
Monday, May 27th, 2019
Not every home in our area was built with central cooling in mind, and that means plenty of homes lack the ductwork necessary for a standard air conditioning system.
If you live in one of these homes, you do have choices for providing cooling during the summers. You can even arrange to have a central AC put in, although it will require adding ductwork. This isn’t convenient (or even possible) for all homes, however. What are the other choices?
A UV Air Purifier Can Help With Winter Blues and Flus
Monday, February 4th, 2019
Indoor air quality is a big concern during two specific seasons of the year: winter and summer. Those are the times when outdoor temperatures are at extremes and homes need to be sealed up to help keep them energy efficient. The less heat a home gains in summer and loses in winter, the less energy the HVAC system needs to consume.
Those two seasons also bring specific problems. In summer, we experience high humidity in the Shreveport area, and this is where whole-house dehumidifiers are excellent. In winter, the big problem is flu and cold season, and a shut-up house can make it far easier for illnesses to spread around.
How can you alleviate this problem? We recommend using a UV air purifier in Haughton, LA.
A Reminder About Cracked Heat Exchangers in Furnaces
Monday, January 21st, 2019
We’ve talked about this topic before, but it was a few years ago—and it’s one of the most important subjects to know about when it comes to home heating. Gas furnaces are the most common type of home heating systems, and cracked heat exchangers in gas furnaces are a major problem and serious potential safety hazard. Understanding the cracked heat exchanger can be a real lifesaver!
Does AC Repair Still Matter in November?
Monday, November 26th, 2018
Your air conditioner probably isn’t running right now, and you may not have to turn it back on except on occasional days for the foreseeable future. After all, it’s late autumn now and the official start of winter is less than a month away—this is what we in the HVAC business called the “heating season,” when furnaces and other heaters do the heaviest of their workload for the year.
But after saying all that, we still assert that air conditioning repair in Haughton, LA still matters, regardless of the season. We’ll explain further below.
August Can Be Cruel for an AC! Watch for These Problems
Monday, August 20th, 2018
The dog days of summer are here. Although this saying is based on Greek and Roman constellations—when the star pattern Sirius the Dog is on the horizon—most of us think of it as a time when dogs are panting on porches next to people trying to fan themselves off. Of course, if you have a working air conditioning system in your home, you won’t need to be fanning yourself on the porch, and your dog will probably not need to pant so much.
But August’s dog days can sometimes put air conditioners out of commission. Most ACs run steadily from June onward, so all the accumulated work stress can lead to an air conditioner that’s at a much higher risk of malfunctioning in August. Below are some air conditioning problems to watch for during this late summer period of high heat and humidity. You can call us for the professional air conditioning service in Haughton, LA, that will get your AC back on track.