Who do you call when your air conditioner stops producing refreshingly cool air during sweltering Texan summers or your refrigeration unit packs up? You call a refrigeration HVAC technician to get your unit up and running again. But these technicians do so much more than service cooling and heating systems. 

You rely on your residential HVAC system to keep you cool all summer long. One way you can trust your system to do this is to maintain it regularly. But, you may still have issues with your HVAC even if you do some maintenance. Electrical issues are not something you may consider when it comes to your HVAC system, but they do happen. Here are some of the most common electrical problems you may see.

Refrigerant is what allows your air conditioner to cool your building. If the system doesn’t have refrigerant, it is only going to blow around room temperature air. But, your air conditioning unit is a closed system, so you don’t need to add more refrigerant unless it leaks out.

There are many reasons why you might need a new HVAC system. Your old system could be outdated, malfunctioning, or inefficient. You may not even be aware that a new HVAC system is necessary. Whether you need a heater, air conditioner, or both, it is helpful to understand how these systems work before choosing the right one for your home.

New HVAC systems are better choices than their older counterparts for efficiency, improved air quality, cost, ease-of-repair, and operation. In short, getting a new HVAC is a great way to improve the value and livability of your home. But, installing an HVAC system is a big job. It could be (relatively) simple and need just installing a new unit, or it could be more involved. You should hire an expert to install your HVAC in either scenario. The last thing you or your family needs is a malfunctioning heater or air conditioner because it wasn’t installed by a professional.

Homeowners often have questions about their HVAC systems. During winter, some of the most common furnace questions deal with safety and whether service is actually needed. The following are some of these frequently asked questions.

Winter is coming, or depending on where you live, already here. In these cold times, it is critical to have a working and reliable furnace to keep your home warm. Ordinarily, most of your maintenance issues would have been addressed in the summer or fall, before you needed your heater. But, work, life, and family often derail the best-laid plans. Even the most diligent homeowner sometimes makes a mistake and can’t control external factors. Staying on top of furnace maintenance can help you keep it in great running condition. If your furnace is giving you problems, many quick fixes don’t require a professional. But, there are many that will need a professional’s experience and knowledge.

The heat pump is a popular alternative to traditional HVAC that can heat and cool homes and businesses. This equipment relies on the principles of air conditioning to provide both heating in the winter and cooling in the summer. Initially, heat pump use was limited to temperate climates. Now, advances in technology have made heat pumps available to homes and businesses everywhere.

Changing your HVAC filters can extend the life of your system, improve your health, and help deal with allergies, among other benefits. Doing this isn’t a cure-all for every ailment, but filters do fulfill an important and underappreciated role.

While you should call your local HVAC expert when you experience any heating or cooling issues, it is important to call the right one. Their skills do not always translate across all HVAC types. For example, you might have an expert or handyman that you rely on to fix your residential system. But, just because they may be a genius at keeping your home HVAC running doesn’t mean that they have the skills to maintain your commercial HVAC. This post will go over four key differences between residential and commercial systems so you can know who to call.