Westland Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Rocky River’

Your Furnace Should Never Make These Noises

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

There are sounds all around us. Many people actually enjoy the ambient noises of machines, like a laundry system or television that’s on. There are even whole businesses and websites devoted to providing ambient sounds for people who are trying to work, read, sleep, or even do chores around the house. We’re not saying that noises are bad, only that certain noises are.

For instance, the grinding that comes from your car when it needs maintenance is not a good noise to hear. Or the sound of an alarm going off in a home gives people anxiety. These are sounds that warn us something is not right and needs to be fixed.

So, let’s talk about the sounds that your furnace might make, and why they’re good reasons to quickly call for heater repair in Rocky River, OH. Then, we can work hard to get your heating system fixed up and ready to go.

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It’s Heater Maintenance Month!

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

Welcome to October! For many people, this month takes the trophy as the best month of the year. With sweet treats and apple cider, horror movies playing on repeat, and some of the coolest costumes you might ever see, this has to be the most exciting month of the year. For everyone who thinks like that, welcome to another spooky season!

However, one way we’d like to haunt our customers is by providing a friendly reminder that heater maintenance in Rocky River, OH is a great service that will go a long way if it’s invested in now. Heater maintenance is one of the most valuable services you can purchase, improving your heater’s efficiency and also helping to make it perform more effectively. If you’re looking to keep your home warm and cozy this fall, this service should be at the top of the list!

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Let’s Talk About Common Heating Terms

Monday, February 7th, 2022
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Do you sometimes feel like your favorite HVAC technician is speaking a different language than you? While yes, they could be, since it’s common to have multi-lingual speakers on an HVAC team, we’re not really talking about that kind of language. We’re talking about the language of HVAC!

When you run into a problem and you call a professional for help, it can be downright discouraging when they’re talking about things you’ve never heard before. It feels like being in school again and you forgot to do the homework so you don’t understand what’s being taught in the class. It’s so frustrating!

So, today we’ve devised a tool to help you avoid this scenario. We’re going to talk about some handy terms you can keep on hand so the next time you call for heating repair in Rocky River, OH, you know exactly what your technician is talking about.

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Our AC Maintenance FAQ

Monday, May 17th, 2021

“What is air conditioning maintenance? Why would I need to purchase AC maintenance when my system is doing just fine? Why does AC maintenance cost so much?”

Don’t worry, we’re used to these types of questions, and we welcome them with open arms. Maintenance isn’t something that every homeowner is familiar with, so we understand why so many people either think it’s a scam or don’t buy into the necessity of it. While we understand why people think this way, we want to align our customers’ expectations with reality.

Yes, an air conditioning tune-up in Rocky River, OH is absolutely vital for your system. To provide more context as to why it’s vital and how it is performed, keep reading our AC maintenance FAQ to get the answers you need from a trustworthy source.

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5 HVAC Industry Furnace Secrets

Monday, March 22nd, 2021

Furnaces are incredible machines when it comes to heating our homes. They’re not like they were in the old days, constantly rupturing and causing fires. Now, they’re as safe as ever and operate with incredible efficiency. Some furnace models are reaching that golden 1:1 ratio of fuel consumed to energy produced, which was previously thought of as impossible.

However, many manufacturers produce heat pumps and other types of heating systems. Sometimes, less reputable HVAC providers and these manufacturers will steer homeowners into buying more expensive heating systems because they’ll make more money, so they cover up some of the most interesting aspects about furnaces.

We’re going to break that tradition today by telling you about some industry secrets that could help you avoid furnace repair in Rocky River, OH. From best practices to the way the technology operates, you might be able to put this new knowledge to good use!

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Enjoy the Benefits of a Filter Change

Monday, March 23rd, 2020

Changing your air filter is one of the best things you as a homeowner could do for your heater, full stop. While it might not be the be-all-end-all for any heating problem, it can definitely provide relief for your system if it’s dealing with efficiency problems or a decrease in effectiveness.

Today, we’re going to talk about what a filter change in your heater can do and when you should look outward to a member of our team for anything requiring professional attention. For instance, heater maintenance in Rocky River, OH can be a great boon to your heater’s efficiency when combined with the replacement of an air filter in your heater, ensuring the system is working properly and consuming only as much energy as it needs to.

So, if you’re interested in seeing what you can do for your heater as a homeowner, keep reading below!

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Why Is My Furnace Making Noises?

Monday, December 31st, 2018

furnace-inspectionIs your furnace making weird and unnerving noises? Noises that make you ask, “Did it always do that?”

A majority of the time, the reason that your furnace is making a strange noise is for one very simple reason:

Your furnace needs repairs!

Of course, what you really want to know is just which noises indicate a problem, and what that problem might be. In this post, we’ll explain common furnace noises and what kind of attention they need.

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An HVAC Contractor Can Install the Right System

Monday, July 2nd, 2018

hvac-technicianThere are several options and configurations out there to consider for your heating and cooling system. Many homeowners, eager to install their system, might settle for a standard system that fulfills the bare minimums. However, if they take the time to research all their options sooner instead of later, they might be able to save some time and money.

A thorough conversation with an HVAC contractor should help you get everything right the first time. To help you out, we’ve listed some points to consider or bring up while speaking with an HVAC contractor in Rocky River, OH.

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Consider an Air Purifier to Improve Your Quality of Life

Monday, December 18th, 2017

happy-family-IAQDuring the winter, we rightfully focus on our heating systems to keep our homes warm and our families healthy. But it’s not the only factor involved in maintaining a pleasant atmosphere in your home. Cold air means dry air, and that can foster dust and dirt spreading throughout your ducts and other spots in your home. Most heaters come with filters to help catch the dust, but they can get clogged easily and need to be replaced often.

An electronic air purifier, on the other hand, is the perfect way to get rid of excessive dust in your home. With the holidays here, now makes an excellent time to get one installed. How do they work and what kind of benefits do they provide? We’ve placed a quick guideline below.

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Does Your Home Need a Humidifier?

Monday, September 11th, 2017

humidifier-for-the-homeWinter is on its way, and while we’re still enjoying relatively warm temperatures, they’re going to begin cooling off soon now. Cold air means dry air, and dry air can cause a lot of problems in your home. A whole-house humidifier makes an ideal way to keep your air comfortable this winter. The system works very simply and when used in conjunction with your heating system, it provides a number of significant benefits?

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