Michall Daimion Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Phoenixville’

Common Misunderstandings About ACs

Monday, May 23rd, 2022
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How much do you know about your home’s air conditioning system? It’s okay if you answer, “Not much.” Most people know only the basics about how ACs operate. It’s why you have professionals like us to help whenever you need a new central AC installed, repaired, or any other air conditioning service in Phoenixville, PA.

But a bit of knowledge can go a long way in helping homeowners like you get the most from their air conditioning. To help, we’ll go over several misunderstandings you may have about your AC and give you the lowdown. Call us if you have more questions or if you need to schedule service.

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How Long You Can Expect Your Heating System to Last?

Monday, December 13th, 2021
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We often take the heating systems in our homes for granted. We imagine that each winter when we need them, they’ll turn on and deliver the cozy warmth necessary to make winter a joy rather than a burden. Then the heaters shut down for the middle of the year and people stop thinking about them, making it even easier to forget that, well, one day those heaters will fail.

We don’t recommend you allow your home’s heating system to run and run until it completely breaks down. That puts you in a bad position and can even lead to dangerous heater operation right before. We advise you to get ahead of a failed central heater and know when it’s best to schedule a replacement with our Phoenixville, PA, HVAC professionals.

To help with this, we’re going to look into a key question: “How long can you expect your central heater to keep working for you?”

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4 Reasons Your Heating is Getting Costlier

Monday, February 8th, 2021
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You don’t like looking at your monthly bills during winter because they’re steeper than you’re used to. The increase might be due to a rise in the local cost of electricity and natural gas. You might also be using your heater for longer than usual because people are staying home more often. 

But if neither of these explanations fit, there may be another problem you need to have fixed. Below are four of the most common causes for a rise in heating costs. 

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Is It True That a Gas Furnace Dries Out a Home’s Air?

Monday, January 25th, 2021
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The answer to this question is: Maybe, but not in the way you think.

Such an answer obviously requires an explanation, and that’s why we’re here. We’ll get to the bottom of the old adage about gas furnaces drying out a home’s air. There’s some truth to it, but it isn’t for the reasons you might think, nor does it apply to all gas furnaces.

Below, we’ll reveal the truth behind gas furnaces and dry air in a house.

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What to Do When Your Heater Suddenly Stops Working

Monday, January 11th, 2021
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This is one of the worst-case scenarios for your home during winter: a central heating system that stops working, leaving your family in the cold. We know that when this happens you might feel stressed and possibly even panicky. However, help is here, and it’s only a phone call away. Our heating technicians offer emergency service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’ll be there to fix the problem and get your house and family warm again.

You can also take a number of preliminary steps when a heater suddenly fails. It’s possible there’s a simple issue behind the problem, and you may not need to call for emergency service. We’ll go through a few things below you can do in case of a stopped heater.

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Heating Maintenance: Now Is the Time to Schedule It

Monday, November 16th, 2020
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The serious cold weather is about to arrive, and you know that it’ll be here to stay for a few months. If you haven’t yet arranged for Phoenixville, PA, HVAC service to inspect and tune-up your heating system, now is when we recommend you schedule it. Delaying this service only reduces its benefits and puts your household at a higher risk of having a heating system that doesn’t work, doesn’t work as well as it should, or wastes large amounts of money.

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Should I Add More Refrigerant to My AC Midsummer?

Monday, August 10th, 2020
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This is a common question people have regarding their air conditioning systems. The simple answer is no. But we need to explain the answer because the question comes from a major misunderstanding about how air conditioning systems operate. Amateurs and shady contractors can use this misunderstanding to sell people on services they don’t need and which can damage their air conditioning systems.

We have plenty more to say about why adding refrigerant to an air conditioner is only done as a repair, not as a routine service.

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Is a Ductless System a Good Idea for My Home?

Monday, June 29th, 2020
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One of the important services we offer as a Phoenixville, PA, HVAC contractor and the Main Line’s premier service provider is installing ductless mini split heat pumps for homes. Ductless mini splits, also called ductless air conditioning and heating systems, have grown in popularity in the US over the last decade. They’ve been the comfort system of choice in Europe and many parts of Asia for years, and the many advantages they offer make them impossible to ignore as an option for homeowners in North America.

But you’re reading this post because you want to know if installing a ductless mini split heat pump is right for your house. The best way to find out is to go directly to the source: us! We can answer questions you have about ductless installation and discover the best way to see you have the comfort you deserve.

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