Sound Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. Blog: Archive for September, 2016

How Is Your Furnace Heat Exchanger Holding Up?

Monday, September 26th, 2016

Were you aware that the heat exchanger is the component that allows your furnace to function as a heater? Is yours in good shape? If you haven’t had maintenance done yet to prepare for fall and winter, then you are doing yourself a disservice.

A crack developing along the heat exchanger is a significant safety concern when it comes to a gas furnace. Should you discover you have this issue, you’ll want to call for immediate professional repairs. But why is it so important? Keep reading to learn more.

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Does Your Tankless Water Heater Need Repairs?

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Tankless water heaters are an excellent, energy efficient choice for many homeowners throughout the country. They are capable of handling periods when homeowners are away better than traditional storage tank water heaters, and they aren’t susceptible to heat loss and wasted water. A tankless water heater in your home can help you save a good amount of energy, which means you’ll be paying less for utilities each month.

Just like any other type of appliance or system, however, tankless water heaters do run into problems from time to time, and when they do you will need a professional on your side who has the expertise necessary to resolve the issues. Of course, it also helps to know when you may need repairs. Keep reading to learn some of the signs that this may be the case.

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Are You in Need of Boiler Repairs?

Monday, September 12th, 2016

While daytime temperatures are still relatively mild, our nighttime temperatures have started to drop steadily, and you may have turned on your boiler already for the first time this heating season. Hopefully you’ve had the system maintained in the last year and have no issues to be concerned about.

Typically, a boiler will encounter less repair issues than other types of heating system, mainly because they have less moving mechanical parts. But no boiler is 100% invulnerable. Keep reading to learn about some signs that you may be in need of boiler repairs.

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Choosing the Right Heating System for Your Home

Tuesday, September 6th, 2016

In most homes throughout the country, the HVAC system accounts for the majority of the household energy bills. In your house, you want to ensure that you have the most efficient and effective model possible while also keeping within a budget.

You can achieve this when you have our team on your side to help you select the best residential HVAC system. With winter on the way, we’ll focus on the heating system in this post. Keep reading to learn about what factors you should consider when choosing the right heating system for your home.

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