Benefits of a Home Energy Audit

July 15th, 2024
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Aside from your mortgage, the biggest bills you have to pay are probably for energy. This includes electricity as well as natural gas or perhaps propane or heating oil. Unfortunately, people often pay much more than they should have to for these sources of energy. Why? Because the energy is being wasted due to inefficiency in their homes.

It can be hard to imagine how to save energy without sacrificing anything you need, like heating, cooling, lighting, and functional appliances. After all, you probably don’t even know which parts of your house are allowing energy to be wasted. That’s where we come in! With a home energy audit, you can find out exactly where you’re wasting energy, so you can easily make your home more efficient.

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Energy-Efficient Options for Your Next AC System

July 1st, 2024
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The amount of money you have to pay for your electric bill each month during the summer might be more than necessary. Your air conditioner is using a large percentage of that energy, and perhaps you could cool your home with less. There are so many energy-efficient options available now for your next AC system!

Whether you want to plan for central AC replacement in Madisonville, LA, the installation of one of these other systems, or you want to know more about each of them so you can determine which is right for your home, we’re ready to provide the help you need. Here are some of the new, exciting possibilities.

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Heat Pump Problems? Prompt Repair Is Critical!

June 17th, 2024
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Your heat pump is a fantastic feat of engineering. It heats! It cools! It saves you energy! But, of course, even technological marvels encounter a problem now and then. And if your heat pump is struggling, you need to sort that out right away.

Why is it so important to repair your heat pump as promptly as possible? What could happen if you delay heat pump repairs? We’ll explain it all.

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What’s That Noise? You Need Air Conditioner Repair!

June 3rd, 2024
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One of the first things that people usually notice when there’s a problem with their air conditioner is that it starts making a new sound. There are a wide variety of noises you might hear that indicate that something is wrong, but any unusual noises are always cause for concern. What noises might you hear when you need air conditioner repair? What could be wrong? Here’s the scoop.

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Signs Your Ductless System Needs Repair

May 20th, 2024
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Ductless systems—whether for heat pumps or just for AC—are pretty excellent. They’re efficient, and they avoid many of the pitfalls of systems that have ductwork. But, like any sort of HVAC system, things can occasionally go wrong, and when they do, it’s best to get repairs as soon as you realize there’s a problem.

That means you need to know, as soon as possible, that something has started to go wrong. How can you tell? We’ll go over some common signs that your ductless system needs repair. When you notice any of these symptoms, you need an HVAC technician, stat.

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Is Air Conditioner Maintenance Necessary?

May 6th, 2024
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Of course, we strongly believe that regular, professional maintenance of the various parts of your HVAC system is the best thing you can do to keep your home in good condition. But life is busy and hectic, and sometimes you have to prioritize. If you’re only going to do the things that are most critical for your home, should air conditioner maintenance be a priority? Is it really necessary?

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Repair or Replace? How to Know What to Do With Your Air Conditioner

April 22nd, 2024
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It’s just about that time of year. You’re going to be turning your air conditioner on again soon. How will it do? Have you had AC maintenance done? Are you confident that it can continue keeping you cool all summer? Or is it getting old, struggling, or perhaps requiring repair? What should you do?

Well, you know you can’t head into a Louisiana summer with unreliable air conditioning. That leaves you with two options. You need to repair your old air conditioner or replace it with a new one. What should you do? How can you decide? We’ll help you figure it out.

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How to Prepare Your Home for an Upcoming Air Conditioner Replacement

April 8th, 2024
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You’re just in time! It’s about to get hot around here, and having your new air conditioner installed before that happens is a very wise choice. Once you’ve settled on your AC system of choice and made your installation appointment, you’re well on your way. But perhaps there’s a bit more that you’d like to know.

If it’s been many years since your last AC installation, or if you’re a relatively new homeowner who hasn’t been through this before, you’ve probably got questions. How long will AC installation take? How can I make air conditioner replacement go as quickly and easily as possible? We’ve got answers for you when it’s time to replace your air conditioning in Madisonville, LA.

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This One Water Heater Problem May Require a Replacement

March 25th, 2024
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It’s always our goal to keep people’s appliances running. As long as they’re safe and we can make sure they’re working well, we avoid recommending that anyone replace a costly appliance. On the other hand, nothing lasts forever. Our customers are our neighbors, and we don’t want them facing unnecessary hazards or wasting money on repairs that won’t have a lasting effect.

Water heaters are a great example of an appliance that people tend to ignore until there’s a problem—usually a cold shower, but sometimes a worse situation. But you shouldn’t ignore it! If you keep an eye on your water heater, you can avoid disaster by catching problems early. 

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Why You Should Replace Your Heat Pump Earlier Than Expected

March 11th, 2024
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If you’ve had a heat pump for quite a while and it’s still chugging along just fine, you might not be thinking much about replacing it just yet. After all, a replacement could be costly, and why would you do that if it’s not absolutely necessary? 

Alternately, perhaps you’ve got an air conditioner, and you like the idea of replacing it with a heat pump and cutting your heating costs by using it to warm your home as well as cool it, but you weren’t planning on investing in a heat pump right now. Is there any reason why now would be the ideal time to get a new heat pump? Actually, yes, there are some very good reasons, and we’ll tell you all about them.

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