Hometown Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Martinez’

AC Slowdown in Late Summer? Here’s Why That Might Be…

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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As the summer heat persists, you may notice your air conditioner isn’t cooling your home as effectively as it did earlier in the season. This decline in performance often becomes apparent during the dog days of summer, when your AC has been working tirelessly for months. Even a well-maintained system can begin to show signs of strain as the season wears on. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore why your air conditioner might be slowing down and why you shouldn’t ignore these signs—even this late in the season—and act soon to get AC repair.

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AC Leaking Refrigerant? Here’s Why You Need That Repaired, Fast!

Monday, June 17th, 2024
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When it comes to air conditioning issues, our team of expert HVAC technicians have seen it all. Among the most common and critical problems is refrigerant leaks. If you’ve noticed your AC isn’t cooling as efficiently or you hear a hissing sound, your unit might be leaking refrigerant. This is a serious issue that requires immediate attention. Here’s why you need to get that AC repair, fast.

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No, Your AC Doesn’t Need a “Fill-Up” on Refrigerant Before Summer

Monday, May 6th, 2024
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As the temperatures rise and summer approaches, you may be thinking about preparing your air conditioning system to keep your home cool and comfortable. A common question we hear is whether or not you need a “refill” of refrigerant for your AC before summer. Today, we’re here to inform you that in most cases, you do not need a refrigerant refill for your AC. Let’s take a closer look at how refrigerant works and why you typically don’t need to add more unless you need an air conditioning repair to deal with leaking refrigerant.

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Tips for Taking Care of Your Commercial Heater

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

Whether you manage a business or you own an entire commercial property, there’s probably a lot that’s on your mind as we enter a new year. We’re going to guess, too, that it has to do with business tasks… and not taking care of your building’s climate control systems.

But taking care of these systems absolutely should be on your mind, otherwise, you could find yourself facing a number of problems, not excluding a business interruption because you couldn’t keep your commercial space comfortable for employees, tenants, or customers. Read on as we share some top care tips for commercial HVAC systems.

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Which is Better, Electric Furnaces or Gas Furnaces?

Monday, December 20th, 2021
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When it comes time for you to buy a new furnace for your household, there are many choices for you to make. The seemingly small decisions you make now can have a big impact on the efficiency and efficacy of your new furnace later on, so it is essential that you do the research and consult with a professional before making your furnace purchase. After all, an improperly matched heating system can leave you with higher bills and an increased need for repairs!

After you choose the make and model of furnace you want, the next decision to make is whether you want a gas-powered system or an electric one. Read on as we provide a quick guide to the differences between them. Oh and spoiler alert–neither is “better” than the other, but you may find one is preferable for your specific situation over the other.

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Beware These Furnace Noises This Heating Season!

Monday, November 9th, 2020
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It can be easy to ignore subtle noises coming from your furnace. Or rather, tune them out. The whoosh of air through your vents, for example, can become such a natural noise in the fall and winter that you don’t even notice it anymore. You might also hear your ductwork fluctuating with the temperature changes as your furnace or heat pump cycles on.

However, what about the noises that creep up on you or seem to come out of nowhere? Is it ever okay to ignore an unusual or unexpected sound? Well, you could ignore it… but you’d probably regret doing so. Unusual noises are among the first signs that something is amiss with your furnace or heating system. Read on as we uncover some of the most common sounds that indicate a furnace in disrepair.

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What’s the Best Way to Prevent Furnace Repair Needs?

Monday, October 26th, 2020

We all want our HVAC systems to last forever, right? While this may not be the case, it is possible for you to help it last as long as possible and prevent furnace repair needs at the same time. How’s that? By scheduling maintenance!

Heating maintenance is vital for your heater’s energy efficiency, longevity, and power. There are a number of tasks involved with this maintenance, and they should only ever be conducted by a professional. Why? Because we have the training and the expertise to do your tune-up as it should be done. What exactly happens during this maintenance appointment?

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