Premier Heating and Air Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Decatur’

Ductless HVAC vs. Traditional HVAC: Which Is Right for Your Home?

Monday, May 27th, 2024
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If you’re looking for a way to keep your home cool in summer and efficiently heated in winter, you might think that your only option is a standard furnace and AC or heat pump connected to a network of ducts. Since central heating and cooling became common in homes in the 1970s, this type of ducted system has been the standard. But the introduction of ductless HVAC systems has challenged traditional ducted systems. 

If you’re considering a new heating and cooling system for your home, is ductless heating and ductless cooling in Decatur, GA the best choice? Or should you stay with the tried-and-true traditional system? We’ll look into this further below.

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Can I Repair a Heat Pump on My Own?

Monday, February 12th, 2024

Heat pumps are great comfort solutions. With a single installation, you have electric-powered heating and cooling to keep your home pleasant and livable throughout the year. You’ll probably pay less for heating with a heat pump than you would with a furnace. There are many reasons that heat pumps are increasing in popularity around the country.

What happens if your heat pump breaks down, either at the peak of winter or summer? You’ll want the heat pump working again as soon as possible, and that may tempt you to try to fix it yourself. Is that something you can do? Or will you need to call for professional heater repair in Decatur, GA?

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Watch for These Signs of an AC Compressor in Trouble

Monday, March 28th, 2022
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All the parts of a central air conditioning system are important, but the compressor is at the top of the pyramid. Not only can an air conditioner not do its job with a failed compressor, but the end of a compressor’s lifespan often is the end of the whole air conditioner’s lifespan. This is because compressors are expensive components to replace, and it’s often more cost-effective to get a new AC if a compressor is no longer under warranty. 

However, if you know what to look and listen for, you can sometimes catch a dying compressor early and arrange to have expert technicians fix it. Below we’ve listed several of the warning signs of compressor troubles. Don’t hesitate to call us for repairs: the problem may not end up being the compressor, but you’ll still be glad you had professionals investigating early. You’ll have a much lower chance of getting caught with no cooling in your house during the summer. 

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