3 Things That Cause A/C Failure

Electrical problems, inadequate oil lubricant and blocked suction lines are all things that can cause your AC unit to fail. While these are important to think about, the real failure comes from lack of preventative care for your unit. We have identified the three main things that, on a larger level, cause A/C failure.

Before You Call: Oil Furnace

Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to ON for continuous airflow or AUTO if you want the blower to operate only while the furnace is operating. Try to get the … Read More

Before You Call: Geothermal Cooling

Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to ON for continuous airflow or AUTO if you want the blower to operate only while the furnace is operating. Try to get the … Read More

Performance Tune-Up

What we do during a Performance Tune-Up: Performance Furnace Tune-Up Test for carbon monoxide leaks Clean burner assembly Clean ignition assembly Clean blower motor Inspect filtration system Adjust blower components Lubricate moving parts as required Test and adjust safety controls Tighten electrical connections Calibrate thermostat Check flue draft Check combustion Inspect vent piping Inspect humidification system Performance Air Conditioner Tune-Up … Read More

Before You Call: Gas and Oil Boilers

Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to ON for continuous airflow or AUTO if you want the blower to operate only while the furnace is operating. Try to get the … Read More

Before You Call: Troubleshoot Your Heat Pump

What to do if your heat pump isn’t generating heat. If your heat pump isn’t working properly there are a few simple things you can check before you call us to make a repair.  Here is a simple check list you can use to troubleshoot your heat pump. Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is … Read More

Before You Call: Geothermal Heating

If your Geothermal heat pump isn’t working properly there are a few simple things you can check before you call us to make a repair.  Here is a simple check list you can use to troubleshoot your geothermal heat pump. Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the … Read More

Before You Call: Gas Furnace

If your furnace isn’t keeping you warm in the winter, here is a simple checklist you can use to troubleshoot your gas furnace. Check the settings on your thermostat. Make sure the temperature control selector is set above the current room temperature, and the system switch is on the HEAT or AUTO position. The fan switch should be set to … Read More