Touchstone Heating & Air Inc. Blog: Archive for September, 2016

Schedule Duct Sealing This Fall, Just to be Safe

Monday, September 26th, 2016

It may be boiling outside now, but it’s going to start cooling off in the next couple months. It’s important that you make sure your heating system is in good condition, in preparation for the coming heating season. Maintenance is part of that, but it’s not the whole story. Duct sealing is an important part of keeping your heating system in the best possible operating condition. Let’s take a look at how duct sealing works, and how it can benefit you this year.

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Remember to Schedule Ductless Maintenance This Fall

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Fall is upon us, and though we have a couple more months until heating season really sets in, it’s still a good idea to get started on preparations now. Part of that includes scheduling maintenance for your ductless system. If you just had your ductless system looked at a few months ago, don’t think that it means you can skip fall maintenance. Ductless systems need maintenance twice as often as most climate control systems. Read on to find out why.

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What You Need to Know About Your AC Compressor

Monday, September 12th, 2016

There are many different parts that make up your air conditioning system, and you don’t need to know how they all work. However, there are a few vital parts of your air conditioner that it would benefit you to know. It’s important that you not only know about these parts, but be able to identify when they are having trouble. That will make it easier for you to call for repairs faster, preventing further damage to the system. Let’s take a look at one of those parts: the compressor.

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Beware These Weird Heat Pump Noises

Monday, September 5th, 2016

An important part of keeping your heat pump in good condition is calling for repairs as soon as you notice a problem. The faster you can identify a problem, the faster you can get it fixed and the more damage you will prevent. One of the easiest ways to tell if your heat pump is in trouble is to listen for strange noises coming from the system. Read on to find out more about some of the more common heat pump noises you should listen for.

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