AW Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Toledo’

How Much Money Can You Save With Heating Maintenance?

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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Heating maintenance helps your heater run more efficiently and heat your house faster, but that’s not the best reason to get regular maintenance. You can actually save money with the heating maintenance in Toledo, OH residents trust by reaping the rewards of these three main benefits.

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Signs That Your Sump Pump is in Need of Repair

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Your sump pump is the workhouse of your basement, constantly keeping it dry and powering through storm after storm. It goes through a lot, which is why you need to keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn’t fall into disrepair.

You can inspect a sump pump on your own and determine if it’s in perfect working order, or if you need sump pump repair Toledo OH residents turn to time after time.

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“Can I Get an AC Tune-Up Now?”

Monday, September 12th, 2022

The only situation in which it can be considered “too late” for an AC tune-up, or what we call air conditioning maintenance, is if your air conditioner has completely broken down and no repair can get it back up and running.

However, this is not likely, unless your air conditioner is 10-15+ years old. Read on to learn why it’s never too late to get air conditioning maintenance done, and why it’s so important.

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“Does My Commercial Heater Need Professional Maintenance?”

Monday, December 20th, 2021

Whether you’re a commercial customer with us or a residential one (or both!) this is the time of year you’re going to hear us talk a lot about maintenance. Professional maintenance, that is. Preparing for colder weather is essential to not only the comfort of your commercial space but also the efficacy and longevity of your commercial HVAC system.

Commercial heater maintenance helps you avoid sudden, surprise repair needs, energy waste, and perhaps most importantly, a business disruption because of a broken-down heater.

If you’re looking to keep your employees, customers, clients, and/or tenants comfortable this winter, then you’ll want to invest in commercial heating maintenance. It’s not just a convenient service–it’s necessary. Keep in mind that your commercial system is much more complex than a residential one and so, therefore, needs more care and attention!

Read on as we uncover just why commercial heating maintenance is so important.

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How to Stay Warm While You Wait for Furnace Repairs

Monday, December 6th, 2021
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It’s no secret that it gets pretty cold here in the Toledo area during the winter. You need a fully functional and efficiently operating furnace to get you through. This is a lot more likely if you invest in annual maintenance! Routine preventative maintenance allows our technicians to fully inspect, clean, and adjust components that need it–all of which helps you avoid sudden and unexpected repair needs.

What if your furnace breaks down between tune-ups though, or has a problem that interrupts furnace operation? This is of course a frustrating problem to have, and can’t be fixed with the snap of your fingers. We’re fast, but there’s always going to be a waiting period–so what do you do to keep your family comfortable while you wait for furnace repairs? Read on for some ideas!

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You Should Consider a Tankless Water Heater If…

Monday, October 11th, 2021

Tankless water heaters aren’t a brand new concept, but they’re still a bit misunderstood by homeowners. And they can actually be a fantastic, efficient resource for those homeowners!

The thing is, if you’re like most individuals, you want to be as comfortable as possible in your living space, as affordably as possible. Traditional tank water heaters don’t always allow for this. And tankless systems are a great alternative for many homeowners looking to save money and/or have instant hot water whenever they need it. Below, we’re going to uncover the various benefits that exist when living in a home with a tankless water heater.

Read on to learn more!

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Why Your Ductless System Needs Maintenance Twice a Year

Monday, September 27th, 2021
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Did you know that professional, routine HVAC maintenance is the best way to prevent the need for heating or air conditioning repair in Toledo, OH? In fact, professional maintenance can help you avoid up to 85% of the repair needs your system might ever need.

This is because, during maintenance, our technicians do a thorough inspection of your system. This allows us to catch small wear and tear issues and either make adjustments or alert you to the problem so you can schedule a follow-up service right away–which means that those small issues won’t have the opportunity to snowball into bigger, more expensive repair needs.

If you have a ductless heat pump system, you might think that since you had maintenance done last spring, you don’t need to have it done again this fall. But actually, because your ductless system serves as both an air conditioner and a heater, and both of these systems require annual maintenance, you should go ahead and schedule a tune-up now. Read on to learn why this is so important!

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Why Most Businesses Use Rooftop AC Units

Monday, August 16th, 2021

When it comes to providing effecting air conditioning and heating to commercial spaces, the most popular option is the packaged rooftop unit. You’re likely already familiar with these–you can see them on the top of most commercial buildings… and if you’ve ever seen an action film you’ll see them a lot there too.

Rooftop units are popular for a reason, and it’s not just to make for an interesting scene in an action movie! Read on as we uncover just why most businesses use rooftop AC units.

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Can You Run an Air Conditioner with a Bad Capacitor?

Monday, June 21st, 2021
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When people start turning on their air conditioners for the first time, we get plenty of calls from customers telling us that their air conditioner is not working. Most of the calls we get are for a common repair: a failed capacitor, though customers aren’t often aware that this is the problem. So then the question becomes, can you use your air conditioner despite a bad capacitor?

The simple answer is “No.”

There are two types of capacitors–the start capacitor that signals the AC motors to start up, and the run capacitor that keeps those motors running through each cooling cycle.

If your HVAC system is giving you trouble, it is definitely time for you to call in our professionals for air conditioning repair in Toledo, OH. We’ll determine if a capacitor is to blame, and make the necessary repairs. In the meantime, read on to learn more about this component and its importance to the functionality of your air conditioner!

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Do Commercial HVAC Systems Need Maintenance?

Monday, June 7th, 2021
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The short answer to this is, “yes!” or rather, “yes of course!” But don’t worry, we’re going to elaborate.

Prepping for the warmer months that summer brings is not exclusive to homeowners. Business owners have to think of this too. Caring for your commercial air conditioner (and heater, in the winter) is essential to caring for the occupants of your commercial space, whether it’s employees, tenants, guests, or clients. The last thing you need this summer or any summer is a severe business interruption because your commercial HVAC system suddenly broke down when it could have been prevented.

Maintenance is essential to comfort, but it’s also important for protecting your HVAC equipment and sensitive equipment from overheating. As a homeowner, you only need to worry about a handful of people in your home, if that. A breakdown may only be a minor inconvenience and it’s easy to get our residential HVAC repair professionals out for a quick fix.

But when you own or run a commercial setting, it’s a different story. Read on to learn more about the importance of commercial HVAC maintenance.

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