Today is the last day of August, and while the heat and humidity are still here with us, it’s a great time to take stock of your current air conditioner. Many homeowners concerned about energy efficiency and performance will have had their systems evaluated, cleaned and tuned-up long before the cooling season began, but that doesn’t mean your system is invincible. Indeed, you’ll want to take note of any operational issues that may arise with your central air unit, heat pump or ductless mini split. Let’s take a look at a few tips that you may want to keep in mind when it comes to cooling here in Potomac.
Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Archive for August, 2015
Late August Air Conditioning Tips for Homeowners
Monday, August 31st, 2015Common Water Heater Problems
Monday, August 24th, 2015Water heaters are very sturdy systems, but they have problems from time to time like any other. When your water heater develops problems, you should call for repairs as soon as possible. The faster you can get your water heater repaired, the more damage you can prevent. With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the symptoms that your water heater is in trouble.
The Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning
Monday, August 17th, 2015Central air conditioning has plenty of benefits, which is why it’s the single most popular form of air conditioning in the country. However, just because it’s popular doesn’t mean it’s the best option for everybody. There are a wide variety of ways to keep your home cool during the summer, one of which is ductless air conditioning. Let’s take a look at what ductless air conditioning is, and the benefits that you can garner from installing it in your home.
What Happens During a Water Heater Maintenance Appointment
Monday, August 10th, 2015Water heater maintenance is a very important part of keeping your water heater operating properly for as long as possible. Most people don’t schedule water heater maintenance every year, however, because they don’t understand why it’s so important. If you know more about what happens during a water heater maintenance appointment, we feel it will be easier to understand why it is so beneficial. So, let’s take a look at a couple of the steps involved with water heater maintenance.
How to Tell if Your Water Heater Needs to be Replaced
Monday, August 10th, 2015Water heaters are incredibly sturdy machines, but they don’t last forever. Though you can extend your water heater’s lifespan by a number of years with proper care and maintenance, eventually you will need to replace it. Since you probably don’t want to suddenly find yourself taking a cold shower, you will want to replace your water heater before it actually gives out completely. That means keeping an eye out for the signs that your water heater is reaching the end of its life. Let’s take a look at some of those signs now.
Why You Should Install a Heat Pump this Summer
Monday, August 3rd, 2015Traditional air conditioning has much to recommend it, which is why it’s still the number-1 home cooling solution in the country. However, it is not the only solution on the market. There are still a number of other home cooling systems, each with its own set of unique advantages to offer. Heat pumps are one of those system types. Read on to find out more about heat pumps, and how one can benefit you this summer.