How often do you think about the ductwork in your home? Unless you actually work in the HVAC industry or home construction, the answer is probably not that much. After all, residential ductwork is designed to hide out of sight in walls and up in the attic, and when you can’t see it you don’t think much about it.
But bad ductwork can turn into a problem for your household, and this winter you may find yourself facing leaking ducts that will make the season less enjoyable for several reasons.
Now that you’re running your furnace regularly for the colder weather of winter, you expect to get heat all around the house. That’s why you have a central furnace, after all! Not every room will get to the same temperature because of the way heat rises and other factors, such as insulation. However, you have a good idea what an even spread of heat feels like when your furnace is on.
And right now … you’re not feeling it. Some places in the house are colder than others, and you’re hearing complaints from family. People are looking for space heaters, and you’re wondering if maybe you should crank up the thermostat.
Don’t do that: uneven heating is often a sign you need to have heating repair in Conway, AR from our pros. There are several different problems that may lie at the heart of the issue:
One of the big questions for home comfort is “repair or replace?” It’s the “to be or not to be” of the HVAC world, but thankfully it has much easier answers. With the help of our Conway, AR furnace professionals, you can soon find out if it’s a better choice to leave aside the repairs for your old furnace and schedule a replacement with us. We’re dedicated to always doing right by our customers, no matter how hard it is, and we’ll provide you with honest answers about your heating system.
Although furnaces are built to run quieter than ever, there’s no way to completely eliminate the sounds of the blower fans and the gas burners. In fact, people often take comfort in these gentle noises as a simple part of the soundscape of the winter. Maybe not as comforting as the crackle of the fire in a hearth, but something similar.
Then there are the odd sounds that gas furnaces can make—ones that aren’t cozy. They may be loud, sudden, or just strange, but they’re often the way your gas furnace warns you that’s something wrong that may require calling professionals. (And you absolutely must have professionals when it comes to repair services for your furnace in Conway, AR. Amateur work on a gas furnace can create safety hazards, and in many jurisdictions only certified technicians are legally permitted to do the job.)
If you’re thinking about replacing your aging electric furnace this year because it’s just no longer dependable or it costs too much to run, we have a suggestion: look into installing a heat pump Conway, AR. Our climate is well-suited to the way a heat pump works, which is similar to an air conditioner—with the exception that it heats as well as cools. All it takes is an adjustment on the thermostat to switch a heat pump between these modes.
We’re not in winter yet, but the cooler weather will affect our homes soon—and that means turning on our heating systems to stay comfortable.
Are you dreading having to do this because you don’t like the way your utility bills start to rise? That’s a common reaction. Heating costs money; there’s no way to avoid that. But you may be spending more than necessary because of locked-in habits, equipment problems, or simple mistakes.
We’re experts at not only cooling homes in the Conway area, but heating them. We prize efficiency, and we have advice you can use this fall and winter to pull those heating costs down to something reasonable.
The fall chill is in the air. Now is the time to ask yourself: “Is my home’s central heater in good shape to handle the coming winter temperatures?” If your answer is, “I think so,” you’re probably in good shape … but you definitely need to schedule regular maintenance with our team to make certain. You should schedule maintenance even if you think your heater is in terrific shape, because maintenance is what helps any heater stay in peak form. A well-maintained heater will rarely malfunction, last for many years, and enjoy high energy efficiency.
But what if you think your heater is over-the-hill and you need a new one? There’s no time better than the fall to call us to arrange for a new heating installation in Conway, AR. We install all types of furnaces and heat pumps, and we can locate the ideal new heating system for your house.
We’re concerned about the health of your family, which is why we install the finest indoor air quality products to remove harmful contaminants.
Right now, the biggest IAQ concern families have is about the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19). We are thrilled to announce that the iWave family of products we install has been proven through independent lab testing to significantly reduce a wide range of many pathogens in the air and on surfaces, including the novel coronavirus. Tests using proprietary NPBI™ technology shows that iWave systems reduce SARS-CoV-2 by 99.4% after 30 minutes in the chamber.
We provide several different IAQ installations to make your home healthier. Speak to us today to find out more details about the iWave as well as the other products we offer.
Dewees HVAC proudly serves the Conway Area. Call to find out more about our indoor air quality improvements for homes.
We hope you are enjoying a safe autumn season. As we want you to enjoy a safe and warm coming winter. The best way to help you do that is through preventive maintenance for your central heating system. This is one of the most important services we offer, since it keeps a heating system in prime condition for years to come, lowers costs, and makes your life more convenient. All you have to do is sign up for our preventive maintenance program, and we’ll come to your house and only a short time later leave you with a heater that’s ready for any cold weather.
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