Westland Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘North Olmsted’

The 3 Major Types of Leaks to Know About

Monday, September 6th, 2021

We’re plumbing professionals in North Olmsted. As such, it’s important that we inform all our customers (and potential customers) about a common plumbing problem that can cause a lot of stress: leaks. Leaks might all sound like bad news, but we’d like to talk about the different types of leaks and why your solution might have to change depending on what’s going on in your home.

For instance, when there’s a pinhole leak in your plumbing in North Olmsted, OH, you might not notice it right away. In fact, many homes are plagued with tiny leaks that are virtually undetectable. That’s why having a team of experienced master plumbers on hand is the first step towards fixing your leaks.

Leaks come in all shapes and sizes, so we’re here to help you prepare for them. Let’s get into the three major types of leaks and how you might go about having them fixed.

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Getting the Best Contractor Money Can Buy

Monday, December 14th, 2020

Trust, savings, reliability … These are all important things to consider when you’re looking to hire a heating professional this winter. There’s nothing worse than your heater breaking down on the morning of your favorite holiday, only for you to dread picking up the phone and calling “that guy.”

Well, aside from our team always being available for 24/7 service, we’d like to make the argument that you should expect more from your HVAC provider. Every homeowner is different, and it’s important that you highlight what matters for you when dealing with a professional HVAC contractor in North Olmsted, OH.

Do you want to maximize savings? Do you want a team that gives you advice? How about a team that’s fast and effective, hands down? Keep reading as we talk about what to prioritize when it comes to your heating service.

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Furnaces: The Most Common Heater in America

Monday, March 9th, 2020

While this might not be a shocker to any of you reading this, we’re more concerned with why furnaces are so popular these days rather than just the statistic itself. To explore why gas furnaces are so popular in our area and around the country, we need to first explore how they work and what their unique advantages are in the heating industry.

Perhaps by knowing this information, you can better decide on whether or not your malfunctioning heater could use that furnace repair in North Olmsted, OH that you’ve been considering. If you know just how efficient your heater could run, then perhaps it is a good idea to keep it running in peak condition.

So, why are gas furnaces the most common type of heater in the country, and what does that have to say about the efficiency of such a system? Let’s take a look.

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Signs Your Heater Is About to Go

Monday, February 24th, 2020

Heaters don’t last forever. We know that so many homeowners in our area don’t want to hear that, but it’s the truth. What this usually signifies is the slow descent into figuring out how to replace your heating system, which when working with amateurs or subpar service technicians, can be a nightmare fueled by many headaches.

We’d like to argue that when you’re working with a team that really cares, like ours, a heater replacement doesn’t have to be that bad! Options are more efficient and affordable than ever, and the right team with the right mindset can help you make the best decision. But first, we need to figure out if your system is on its way out, or what can be done about it.

Whether your system is still in good condition enough for repairs or neglecting heater maintenance in North Olmsted, OH has finally paid its price, let’s take a look at the status of your problematic system.

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What Goes Into a New Air Conditioning Installation?

Monday, June 3rd, 2019

ac-installationHow hard could it be to install a new air conditioner? For a licensed and certified HVAC contractor, it’s nothing they’re unfamiliar with. For the average homeowner or handyman, however, there’s a lot that you can miss.

Here’s a quick and simple rundown of some key points in an AC installation:

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Which AC Is the Most Efficient?

Monday, August 13th, 2018

blue-question-markWe don’t want to disappoint you later, so we’ll just say it now:

The most efficient AC depends on you and how you use it.

We know that’s not exactly the answer you want to hear. It would be better if there was one simple answer, but that won’t be the case when it comes to finding the most efficient AC for your home.

But that doesn’t mean we can’t help you. Some HVAC configurations are wiser than others, depending on how your home was built and what heating or AC systems you may have already. We’ll go over a few common scenarios and tell you which AC would be the most efficient for you.

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Leave Furnace Repair Services to the Professionals

Monday, February 26th, 2018

furnace-repair-serviceWe tend to see more furnace breakdowns and similar repair issues late in the season. Months of daily use have increased the strain on your heating system, and the chances of a breakdown or repair call tend to go up. Enterprising do-it-yourself-ers may be tempted to try repairing a heating problem themselves, or even just “patch” the issue until the spring when you don’t need your furnace to run. This is always a huge mistake. Furnace repairs require professional training and licensing to deal with. More specifically, the professional technician brings a number of components to the table that even the most talent layman can hope to match.

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Low Air Flow Indicates a Need for Furnace Repair

Monday, February 12th, 2018

low-air-flow-heatingMost homes in the area rely on forced-air furnaces to stay warm in the winter. These furnaces heat the air via burners or electric coils, then blow the heated air through a series of ducts into the various corners of the home. It’s effective and inexpensive, which is why it’s such a common form of heating. But like any system, it can run into trouble from time to time. You need to be able to notice when that happens with your furnace, and call in a repair service when it does.

Homeowners should never attempt to formally diagnose a problem with their furnaces: that requires proper licensing and training. You can, however, note when something isn’t right with your furnace and call in a repair service. Generally speaking, anything that doesn’t match your system’s normal behavior is cause for concern.

More specifically, a lack of air flow from your system usually indicates a significant problem. The sooner you spot it, the better.

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Why Would I Want to Raise the Humidity Levels in My Home?

Wednesday, March 12th, 2014

Humidity levels in your home play as much a role in your comfort levels as the temperature itself. Simply heating or cooling the air is only one step in the process. You also need to make sure that humidity levels are neither too dry nor too moist. Here in North Olmsted, humidifier technology can be installed in your HVAC system to help when the air feels too dry. “But why would I want to raise the humidity levels in my home?” you ask. A few of the answers can be found below.

According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, humidity levels should be between 30% and 60% for most human beings to feel comfortable. (Air in the desert usually has a humidity level of between 20% and 25%.) If you heat your house on a chilly day, that number can drop to 15% or below. You can definitely feel the difference. More importantly, it can caused cracked, dry skin, chapped lips and other health problems. Breathing, in particular can become ragged or even painful, and if someone in your family has asthma or a similar respiratory issue, then excessively dry air can exacerbate his or her condition. In addition, dry air can damage your furnishings: cracking furniture glue holding your couches or chairs in place, drying out painting, increasing static electricity as you walk and damaging house plants.

A whole house humidifier can be an easy solution to improve your indoor air quality. It systematically adds moisture to the air until it reaches a level comfortable to you and your family. (You can achieve that with portable humidifiers as well, but if the issue recurs and/or you need to buy multiple portable units to cover your whole house, then something more elaborate may be in order.) Humidifier technology can be installed in your HVAC system by the experts at Westland Heating and Air Conditioning. We can explain why you would want to raise the humidity levels in your home, then install a reliable system to do it for you. Call us today to set up an appointment! We offer quality HVAC system services in North Olmsted to help keep the air quality as high as possible for your home.

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Professional Chillers Installation and Repair

Wednesday, February 19th, 2014

Chillers form an important part of a commercial HVAC system. They remove heat from liquid vapor using a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, and a metering device. The cooled liquid then circulates through a heat exchanger to cool down air for an air conditioner, or to cool down equipment.

The work of the four different components in a chiller mean they are devices that require highly trained and professional work to install and repair them. When you need this level of service for your commercial chillers in North Olmsted, OH, make sure you only work with qualified technicians to help you with your chiller installation and repair.

Contact Westland Heating and Air Conditioning. Homeowners and business owners alike have trusted our work for over 25 years.

Installing and repairing chillers

If you need a new chiller, you can have it integrated into your existing HVAC system, which will require the installers to help you select the chiller model that will match up with your system’s requirements for cooling. You can also choose to have a new chiller installed as part of a full installation of a new HVAC system in North Olmsted.

Repairs for chillers go far beyond those required for any residential HVAC system because they contain numerous subsystems, which means that necessary repairs often combine knowledge of many different types of HVAC systems. Chillers can require electrical work, refrigerant leak sealing, water leak sealing, plumbing fixes, and compressor repairs—all on a larger scale than that for any residential unit. For service on a chiller, you need technicians with specialized training and experience.

You can help avoid expensive repairs for a chiller with routine maintenance checks. We recommend you have professional maintenance done on your system once a year to see if it requires any parts replacements and to have a technician perform adjustments, lubrications, and any necessary minor repairs.

If you need repair for chillers in North Olmsted, OH, look to the commercial HVAC services of Westland Heating and Air Conditioning. We have experience with the complex technology involved to deliver the repairs you need. We also perform full installation for new chillers, and carry an excellent line of products so you’ll get the chiller you need. Our maintenance program will help keep your system up and running.

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