24Hr Home Comfort Services Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Beaver Dam’

Freshen Up Your Ducts for Fall

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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The weather is getting cool and beautiful! The foliage is changing! It’s time for fall festivals, family gatherings, and getting ready for winter. And soon, you’ll be spending a lot more time indoors. Will you be breathing clean, fresh air in there? Or will you be breathing clouds of dust, and maybe even mold spores? How can you tell?

The air you breathe all winter has been circulating around your home and going through your HVAC system’s ductwork over and over, bringing with it anything that lurks inside those ducts. And what is going on inside your ductwork? Since you can’t easily see or clean in there, who knows? What you need is professional duct cleaning. If you’re unsure about potential problems, here’s how to detect mold in your ducts before it spreads.

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Should You Repair or Replace Your Old AC?

Monday, May 20th, 2024
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Happy springtime! Are you enjoying the beautiful weather? Getting out there and gardening, grilling, or going for a hike? Don’t forget, though, that you want to be prepared for summer before the heat really hits. How’s your air conditioner doing? Getting old? Needing repair? Or could it possibly be time to stop repairing your old AC and replace it instead?

How do I know whether to repair or replace my AC and furnace?

  • Age matters: If your AC or furnace is over 15 years and repair costs are rising, replacement often saves money long-term.
  • Frequent breakdowns or high repair bills: Recurring issues may signal that ongoing repairs are no longer cost-effective.
  • Rising energy bills or decreased comfort: Older systems lose efficiency, leading to higher utility costs and inconsistent heating/cooling.
  • Signs like strange noises, odors, or rust: These warning signals point to declining reliability and performance.

System compatibility and savings: Replacing both AC and furnace together ensures efficiency, reduces installation costs, and avoids mismatched components.

There is no one simple answer to the question of when to stop repairing your air conditioner and start looking into your AC replacement options. Instead, there are a variety of factors you should consider while you’re trying to make that decision. We’ll tell you the things to keep in mind and give you some hints about how to weigh them.

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Could There Be Mold in Your Ducts?

Monday, March 25th, 2024
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Ductwork is an essential part of the HVAC systems in most homes. Cold air from the air conditioner and hot air from the heater need to be distributed throughout the house, and ductwork is how that is done. A blower fan pushes the air through the ducts and it comes out the vents in the various rooms, cooling or heating the house.  But when this system is compromised, like through poor sealing or contamination, it can lead to inefficiency and health concerns—just one reason your air ducts really matter.

As long as you get plenty of cold or hot air, you might never think about your ducts. They’re usually hidden away behind walls or in attic spaces. And even if you can see the outside of them, you certainly can’t see the inside. What is going on in your ductwork? Could mold be growing in there? Do you need duct cleaning? Here’s how to figure that out.

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It’s Never Too Late for a Tune-Up

Monday, February 26th, 2024
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Winter’s been going on for quite a while now. It might almost be hard to remember just what summer was like… that mythical time when we could run outdoors in whatever we were wearing, with no need for coats and boots. Does that mean that if you forgot to have heating maintenance done earlier, you should just skip it until next fall? Not at all! It’s never too late for a tune-up.

There are a lot of benefits to having heating maintenance done. And there are still a good number of days left in the winter and spring when you’ll need to run your heat. Why not start enjoying those benefits right away? Here’s what you’ll have to look forward to when you get your heating maintenance in Beaver Dam, WI.

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Can a Water Heater Explode?

Monday, February 12th, 2024
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Does it seem like there’s a never-ending list of things you have to worry about as a homeowner? A tree could fall on your roof, floodwaters could gush into your basement, or issues with your wiring could cause an electrical fire! Of course, all of these things are very rare. But problems with appliances and home comfort systems such as water heaters are fairly common.

The biggest fear some homeowners have about their water heater is that it could explode. We believe that being armed with information is the best way to spend less time worrying about what could possibly go wrong. We’ll discuss how likely it is for your water heater to explode, how to prevent it, and what problems are actually more likely to occur. 

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