Professional Heating & Air Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Hammond’

Allergies Acting Up? Add Air Filtration to Your Home Comfort System

Monday, June 9th, 2025
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If you’re sniffling, sneezing, or waking up congested, it might not just be the season—it could be your home’s air. Allergies don’t stop when you shut the door. Pollen, pet dander, dust mites, mold spores, and even wildfire smoke can find their way indoors and stay there. If you’re relying on a basic HVAC filter to keep your air clean, you’re missing out on the powerful protection a whole-house air filtration system in Hammond, LA can provide.

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How Long Does AC Installation Take?

Monday, April 14th, 2025
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When the summer heat is creeping in and your old air conditioner just isn’t cutting it anymore—or worse, it’s completely broken—you’re likely asking yourself: How long does AC installation take? The good news is that in most cases, you won’t have to wait long before your home is cool and comfortable again. Here’s what you should know about the timeline of AC installation in Hammond, LA.

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Do I Need a Heating Contractor?

Monday, February 10th, 2025
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In Louisiana, we don’t use our heat as much of the year as many of our northern neighbors do. This means our heating systems don’t get as much wear and tear from constant use for several months, like the furnaces of our frozen friends in Maine or Minnesota. But does that mean we don’t need to pay much attention to our heating systems?

Despite our warmer climate, it does get cold enough in the winter here to cause some serious hazards if you don’t have a functional furnace. Health concerns and even frozen pipes could occur. Even in our area, it’s always worth taking excellent care of your heating system. This means you need a trusted, reliable heating contractor.

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Fix Your Own Furnace? No! Here’s Why DIY Is a Bad Idea

Monday, December 2nd, 2024
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Today, you can find all kinds of information at your fingertips. Once upon a time, people had to go to the library, or consult a hard-to-find expert when they wanted to know something. Now, you carry a world’s worth of knowledge in your pocket. But not everything you see on the internet is actually a good idea!

It’s great to tackle DIY projects when the costs and risks are low. Sure, learn how to do wallpapering! But some parts of your home must only be worked on by experts. Your furnace requires specialized training, licensing, and equipment to repair. Is all that really necessary? Yes! Here’s why not to DIY heating repair.

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Prolong AC Life: Protect Your Compressor

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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An air conditioner is quite an investment. You want it to keep your home cool and comfortable for as many years as possible so you can really benefit from that investment. The last thing you’d want is for your air conditioner to break down and need to be replaced in just a handful of years! 

We’d like to help you enjoy that investment for many years. How can you avoid the problems that lead to early air conditioner replacement? The key to a long-lasting air conditioner is the compressor. Protect that component to prolong AC life. Here’s how to do it.

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Is It Too Late for AC Maintenance?

Monday, July 15th, 2024
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Your air conditioner has been working hard for a while now. And the season won’t be over for quite some time yet. All that hard work has a major impact on the ability of your air conditioner to keep chugging along and keep your home cool. And the best way to make it easier, and to cut down on the wear and tear that hard work creates, is by having annual maintenance done. Did you do that?

If you forgot to schedule your annual AC maintenance this spring, if you thought you could get away with skipping a year, or if AC maintenance isn’t something you usually do at all, your air conditioner is at risk of developing serious problems. Is it too late to schedule AC maintenance this year? Should you put it off any longer? What would be the benefit of doing it now? We’ll tell you.

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Got Allergies? Improve Your Indoor Air Quality!

Monday, March 25th, 2024
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It’s that time of year again. After the winter weather kept allergen levels lower for quite a while, things are starting to get stirred up for the springtime. Ash, cedar, cypress, elm, maple, mulberry, oak, pecan, and willow trees produce huge amounts of pollen this time of year. The spring allergy season is long, and summer grass allergies can be even worse!

If you’re tired of taking allergy medications and hiding indoors and still having watery eyes, an itchy nose, and sneezing, it’s time to take control of your indoor air quality. Your home should be your sanctuary. You can be safer from allergens and feel much healthier by having an indoor air quality system installed in your home. Here’s what you should know.

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How Heat Pump Repairs Are Different from AC Repairs

Monday, February 26th, 2024
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Heat pumps are the ideal choice for home comfort in our climate. Congratulations on choosing the most-efficient possible heating system you can get, all in one amazing package that also provides air conditioning! But if you’ve never had a heat pump before, you might have some questions. 

What makes a heat pump different from an air conditioner? What maintenance do heat pumps require? How are heat pump repairs different from air conditioning repairs? Don’t worry, we’ve got answers for you.

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Why Your Furnace’s Flame Sensor is So Important

Monday, December 18th, 2023
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It’s a cold day in Louisiana and your gas furnace isn’t working. You’re wondering what could possibly be wrong. The symptoms are that the furnace turns on but then turns off after just a few seconds. It’s not short cycling because the furnace doesn’t stay on that long. What could it be?

For this unusual situation, the likely culprit is the flame sensor. Although you may not have experienced this before, it’s a common issue with gas furnaces. There may be a simple solution that’ll require calling us for furnace repair in Hammond. You should never attempt to work on your gas furnace yourself. Let’s dive into what a flame sensor does and what can go wrong.

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Uncommon AC Issues & What’s Causing Them

Monday, September 11th, 2023

You’re probably familiar with the signs of common problems with air conditioners. Perhaps you’ve even called us when your AC’s evaporator coils froze up or it was emitting lukewarm air. These are all situations when it’s obvious that it’s time to call us to diagnose and fix the issue. But there are uncommon AC issues that aren’t as well known and don’t occur as often.

Let’s go over some more unusual issues that you might come across someday as a homeowner in Hammond, LA. That way you won’t be left wondering whether you should call for AC repair or if it’s completely normal.

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