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5 common spring HVAC problems (and how to fix them)
With the change in seasons comes a change in needs from your central heating and air. Having your unit regularly inspected and maintained, changing your air filters, and being proactive about taking care of your system can help elongate the unit’s life and protect your wallet. Below, we note the five most common HVAC problems people notice as spring abounds.
Cozy to Cold: What to do when your heat stops working
You’re curled up on the couch when you notice your toes start to feel a little frigid. Then your nose gets cold. As you get colder and colder, you realize your heat has completely stopped working.
Whether your central heat has a furnace or heat pump, there are a few steps you can take before reaching out to McCoy’s Heating and Air for a technician.
3 Reasons to Maintain Your Furnace this Winter
Common Winter HVAC Problems (and How to Fix Them)
Baby, it’s cold outside, but the heat sure does help! Firing up your furnace or switching on your central heating can be a comfort as the cold rolls in. But expecting the heating unit to always run smoothly isn’t realistic, and sometimes catching issues before they get too bad can save you money and time in the long run.
Plumbing Maintenance Tips for Fall
With the beginning of fall officially here, it’s time to start focusing on your home’s seasonal maintenance. While it may seem like winter is far off, fall is the best time to knock out your winter preparation to-do list. To help prepare you for the colder months, we have 7 Plumbing Maintenance Tips to get your home safe and ready for winter.
Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips for September
It’s hard to believe that Summer 2021 has come and gone. It’s now September with Fall just around the corner and Winter not far behind. It’s time to start thinking about packing up the summer stuff and getting ready for the change of weather.
A Southerner’s Guide to Seasonal HVAC Cleaning and Maintenance
Your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit works hard all year long. First, you’ve got summer, with its triple-digit temperature days. Then there is that awkward age, from summer to fall, when your HVAC system runs mainly on “fan only” to circulate all that fresh, cool air. No sooner do you get used to those temperatures than it starts getting cold, and you change the thermostat setting to “heat.” And then it is spring again, and you often don’t know what to expect.
Plumbing Tips to Keep in Mind This Summer
Did you know that many families use about 50% more water in the summer than the rest of the year in North America? The change in consumption comes from the need to cool and keep hydrated during the hotter months of the year. Naturally, the plumbing and water bill can rise drastically during this season.
Spring and Summer Energy-Saving Tips
During the spring and summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. Some of the tips below are free and can be used on a daily basis to increase your savings.
Spring Plumbing Maintenance Tips
When you think of spring cleaning, you likely think of donating old clothes, dusting hard to reach areas, and perhaps some yard work to prepare for summer. But how often do you think of spring cleaning and your home’s plumbing comes to mind?
Why Spring is the Best Time for Air Duct Cleaning
It's finally warming up outside. You're spending more time in the sun and opening your windows to let the stale, dry winter air escape your home to make way for that fresh spring breeze. This weather makes you feel like cleaning — your car, garage, closet, and air ducts?
Air duct cleaning in spring may not be the first thing on your mind, but it's actually the best time of year to do so. Why? We'll tell you.
Reduce Home Allergies This Spring
Spring is allergy season - but if you're one of the 50 million Americans with seasonal allergies, you don't have to suffer from itchy eyes or a stuffy nose in your home. Proper HVAC maintenance can greatly reduce allergy symptoms
Benefits of a Spring Tune-Up
Spring is Almost Here
That means it’s time to make sure your HVAC unit is ready for the summer months with a tune-up. We’ve put together these tips to help you keep your HVAC unit performing at its best.
Should I Replace My Air Conditioner During Winter?
Do you need a new air conditioner? If your air conditioner has been giving you trouble for quite some time, you may be considering retiring it and replacing it with a new one. If you have to call for a repair more than once a year, then this is a good indication that it’s time. However, if it’s the middle of winter, you may be thinking that it’s not possible or simply not advisable to have to worry about your air conditioner.
Five Most Common Winter Plumbing Problems
Preventing winter plumbing problems is possible, but does require special measures to ensure a smooth running system through the cold months. The frigid temperatures present a unique set of challenges to your pipes
Common Heating Repairs in the Winter
When the temperature drops in the wintertime, you want to know that your furnace is ready to heat the home and keep you cozy. Unfortunately, it is likely that you will experience furnace problems at some point. The good news is that our professionals know how to handle the most common issues and get your furnace working again.
HVAC Inspection Checklist To Do Before Thanksgiving Day
Are you ready for Thanksgiving?
Preventive maintenance can be a no-brainer, but when things go wrong, it can turn into an even bigger chore. It’s ideal to have a trusted company who can do the repairs for you when things go wrong, but your own maintenance can prevent this
How to Avoid Holiday Plumbing Disasters
Murphy’s Law dictates that all plumbing disasters occur when you’re entertaining, cooking a large meal or hosting guests for the weekend. Naturally, of course, they also generally occur on Saturday night or Sunday. Here’s what you should do when they happen.
Fall is the Best Time to Schedule Winter HVAC Maintenance
Scheduling a heating system for maintenance in the fall is the same as having an air conditioner serviced in the spring in preparation for the summer.
Scheduling winter HVAC maintenance needs in the fall is termed “pre-season.”
HVAC Safety Tips When Decorating for Halloween
Halloween is here, and the spirit of trick-or-treat will never be complete without the creepy decor hanging in and out of your home. However, getting a ‘spooktacular’ vibe sometimes compromises your HVAC system’s safety. Keep the fun in your home this Halloween without harming your HVAC through these safety tips: