Heat pump and AC repair experts in Granbury TX – HVAC contractors near you

Introduction

It’s lovely when chilly weather turns warmer. It may not feel as comfortable, however, when warm weather turns hot. You can always turn on your air conditioner for comfort, but if it’s not working efficiently, you’ll find yourself feeling the heat.

Fortunately, the good news is that there are easy things you can do to assist in keeping your air conditioner in good working order, from DIY maintenance to hiring the services of professional Granbury AC repair experts such as Bates Heating and Air.

Professional air conditioner repair

You should have your heating and cooling system serviced on a regular basis before the warmer season arrives. A professional from Bates Heating and Air will be able to examine and service your air conditioner.

This keeps things functioning smoothly and helps to identify future problems. It costs between $125.00 and $175.00 and may save you hundreds of dollars in repair and replacement costs.

The technician will check the machine for any symptoms of malfunction. They’ll check the voltage, inspect the belts, air vents and air ducts, look at the refrigerant and inspect the drainage lines. They should also lubricate any available ports.

To guarantee appropriate operation, they’ll examine the blower motor along with testing the thermostat. A motor that’s using too many amps may be on the verge of failure. A thermostat that doesn’t activate the unit when it should, may need to be adjusted or replaced.

Every month, you should check the air filter. As part of their servicing, the technician will inspect it. They should also clean the compressor, condenser, evaporator coils, air handler and drainage line, among other things.

Finally, they should evaluate refrigerant levels and watch AC operation over a full cycle. If any issues remain, they should notify you and propose remedies.

Tips for maintaining your air conditioner

Change your filter

Changing your filter once a month is the easiest and most efficient approach to keep your AC functioning properly. By replacing your filter on a regular basis, you can relieve a lot of the strain on your system. A blocked or filthy filter forces your air conditioner to work significantly harder than a clean filter. Changing your filters on a regular basis is both economical and useful for your system. It will reduce your energy bills and extend the life of your air conditioner.

Examine your ducting and plug any gaps

To help keep your home cool, make sure all your doors and windows are properly sealed. Perform a visual examination of your ductwork on a regular basis to ensure that it’s properly sealed. Cool air will escape before entering your home if the ductwork isn’t properly sealed. The less cold air that exits your home, the less work your air conditioner will have to do.

Schedule an annual HVAC tune-up with a professional

Most issues may be detected by a qualified HVAC technician before they become significant ones. With a routine maintenance call costing roughly $100, the advantages will almost certainly outweigh the expenditures. A routine tune-up will involve numerous tests to ensure your unit’s internal parts are working properly, as well as a filter check and, if necessary, a refrigerant change.

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How to maintain a natural gas garage heater

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A natural gas garage heater is an energy-saving electrical appliance that’s usually to be found in residential settings. Natural gas garage heaters are robust and can last for a long time; however, they can deteriorate due to prolonged usage and neglectful handling. It’s possible to do some of the necessary maintenance tasks yourself without seeking professional help and to do that, you’ll need a few basic tools and knowledge to execute these troubleshooting tasks.

Venting the natural gas garage heater

Venting is important because the gas-based heaters use natural gas as fuel. When combustion occurs, natural gas often leaves a small quantity of residue in the form of gas and vapour. Over time, these particles alter and become debris and affect the supply systems and plumbing installations of the natural gas garage heater. Venting the system ensures that harmful residues of this nature are removed. If they’re not, these toxic fumes can chemically corrode the surrounding surfaces such as walls and floor.

The process of venting involves locating a spot along the floor of the garage where a pipe can be linked to the outside. One end of the pipe is connected to the venting hole of the gas heater. Here you’ll need to slide the other end of the venting pipe through the wall. This can be a laborious task as you’ll need to drill a hole through the wall. The connecting pipe must be secured with mortar and caulk. However, these venting pipes shouldn’t need replacing for many years to come. Just ensure that you purchase a galvanised venting pipe together with specialist screws that have had anti-corrosive treatment.

Natural gas garage heater control systems – troubleshooting

The majority of gas garage heaters come with adjustable controllers. This is a temperature regulating device used repeatedly to control the temperature range of the heater. It’s possible though for the knob to become loose. To tighten the adjustable controller, you’ll only need a simple tool such as a screwdriver or spanner. However, if the controller displays signs of substantial wear or surface damage, you’ll need to get a replacement. This too is straightforward as controller knobs are manufactured in standardised sizes and are sold by most natural gas heater system sellers.

Troubleshooting: gas garage heater surface coating

Almost all natural gas garage heater surfaces are painted or have some kind of treatment to protect them against moisture and seepage issues such as corrosion. For this reason, it’s important to make sure that this treatment is repaired before it gets worn out completely. If you’re unable to identify exactly the kind of coating originally used, you can simply paint the surface of the unit with metallic paint. Simply enquire at a paint supply store about paints that are most suitable for resisting heated surfaces.

Troubleshooting: overloading of natural gas garage heater

In some instances, your garage heater may suffer from overload, resulting in increased utility bills. This, however, is only applicable to natural gas garage heaters in cold areas. In cold climates, water loses its heat rapidly. To combat this, wrap a thermal blanket around the tank to increase the insulation and maintain an even temperature. This will help to augment the overall life of the natural gas garage heater by decreasing unnecessary burden on the appliance.

Natural gas garage sedimentation

Even if your home has a supply of clean, treated water, it’s necessary to do a yearly de-sedimentation. This is important because trace amounts of minerals in the water get deposited within the inner surface of the tank. Sedimentation can choke the plumbing connections of the heater system. All you need to do is open it and wash it with a high-pressure garden hose.

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Forthcoming Attractions: Mid March 2012

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Here are a few recent buys – all heading to your local neighbourhood vintage website sometime soon!

These pilsner glasses will add a splash of colour to your cocktail cabinet – or kitchen shelves if you prefer.

vintage fire lighting matches with colourful tips in original hexagonal shaped, cardboard box

The fab-tastic long matches for Peter John are straight from 1960s Carnaby Street – very groovy packaging. A humble product, and rare survivors!

vintage 1950s bright red metallic Barber Polykymatic heat generator

Next we have this red electric heater (or “Polykymatic Heat Generator” to be precise). It has a tilting head which fits snugly into the curved arm. It has such a great industrial design look.

vintage beechwood sewing box

Moving on to the two wooden pieces. The first is a rather nice sewing box that we picked up only this morning – it was sitting on the pavement outside a bric-a-brac shop as we drove past. It needs a bit of mild TLC, but it’s a lovely shape and made of solid beech.

The second is the 1960s Danish mirror. It’s got a bit of quality about it too – made of teak, it’s very well constructed and quite an unusual shape.

vintage 1950s set of Alfred Meakin "Gay Fantasy" tea trios

This crockery was produced by Johnson Brothers in the 1950s. The range is called “Gay Fantasy”. We love the simple stylised leaf design and the classic period colourways.

vintage Lord Nelson pottery icing sugar canister

This large sugar jar is one of two we bought recently. The soft brown sugar has been added to our own collection which sit in a vintage 1950s kitchenette. We bought the kitchenette a few months ago and spent 4 days doing it up. Once we’d finished we didn’t want to part with it. As Adelle is a keen baker, we thought it would make a great baker’s station. It now houses all the different flours, cutters, trays, yeast, dried fruit and sugars. It looks really good – we’ll have to do a quick blog post about it with some photos. We’ll be selling this icing sugar as we’ve already got that one. They were manufactured by Lord Nelson Pottery in the 1970s – and there are four in the set.

vintage olive green Cathrineholm teapot and fire lighting matches with colourful tips in original hexagonal shaped, cardboard box

Last but not least we have a Cathrineholm enamel coffee pot designed by Grete Prytz Kittelsen. The pattern is called “Lotus”. A little known fact is that whilst the pot was indeed designed by Kittelsen, the Lotus pattern was actually designed by Arne Ingemann Clausen. He doesn’t often get the credit!

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