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Grinding, Squealing and Screeching: Interpreting the Noises Your HVAC Makes

If something is failing or going amiss with your HVAC unit, chances are, your HVAC unit is letting you know something is not quite right. However, most of the cues come in the form of sounds that many of us may overlook. If you hear your HVAC unit grinding, squealing, screeching or squeaking, it is letting you know it needs help. I was unaware of these cues and overlooked them. It ended up costing me a lot of money in repairs. I want to make sure that does not happen to other people, so I made this website. I hope you learn how to interpret the noises your HVAC unit is making so you can get it the repairs it needs before you incur a costly repair, or worse, permanently ruin your unit for good.

Grinding, Squealing and Screeching: Interpreting the Noises Your HVAC Makes

2019

Heating System Maintenance Basics
When it comes to caring for your appliances and cars, doing basic maintenance is vital. This includes heating system maintenance. If you have started winter where you are, you should have already covered the basics for maintenance on your furnace or heating appliance. If you have not, here are the basics you should do as soon as possible.  Check and Change the Filter Most heating and cooling appliances have some sort of filter.

3 Ways to Know if You Need Sewer Line Repair
Many property owners neglect their plumbing. This can lead to them needing to get sewer line repairs. Perhaps you have some bad habits that are putting you at risk for sewer repair. Clogs are one of the main issues that individuals face with their plumbing systems. Overlooked clogs are a serious issue because they can lead to more serious issues such as indoor flooding. When an indoor flood with raw sewage occurs, the clean-up required for safety reasons may mean that you will need to hire a professional clean-up company.

Prepare Your Home's Central Heat And Air System For The Winter
Now that the hot weather is winding down for the year, you may be contemplating switching your air conditioning off in preparation for the occasions in which you will need to heat your home. If your heating and air are supplied through a central air conditioning unit, inspect the outdoor condenser unit, clean parts in need, and have any indoor issues addressed. Handle The Inspection And Maintenance Needs Of The Condenser

Inefficient Or Unreliable Heat In Your Older Home? 3 Questions To Ask
Inefficient or unreliable heating can make the winter season even longer and more uncomfortable than it already is. Unfortunately, this problem is one that is shared among many owners of homes that were built or renovated before the era when central heating and air conditioning became standard parts of the overall design.  These older homes may be designed in ways that make it very difficult to provide the air needed for furnace efficiency or they may have other flaws that make them drafty and inefficient.

3 Pivotal Tips When Hiring A Technician To Repair A Commercial Gas Floor Fryer
One of the more important pieces of equipment you may have in your restaurant is a gas floor fryer. It's used to cook all sorts of fried foods, and you need it working great 24-7. This will require you to hire a repair technician when you experience problems. To ensure you make the right hire from the start, remember these tips.  1. Assess Experience  Repairing these gas fryers requires a lot of technical skill, which normally can't be learned in just several years.

Six Things You Should Do When You Need AC Repairs
Dealing with an air conditioner malfunction can be a frustrating and cumbersome experience. This is especially true if the malfunction occurs at the peak of the summer when temperatures are very high. However, there are a few things you can do to minimize the inconvenience caused by your AC malfunction. The following are six things you should do when you need AC repairs. Be patient It's easy for people to become frustrated or even stressed out over an air conditioning problem.

3 Common Residential AC Problems And Solutions For Them
No matter what type of AC unit you have, the system will malfunction at some point. That doesn't mean you need to panic. All you need to do is have a plan ever before potential issues arise. Here are three common AC problems and solutions for them.  Dirty Filter  The air filter is responsible for collecting dirt and debris. After a while, though, this filter will get too dirty to work efficiently.

Why You Should Not Close Too Many Registers And Vents For Your Heating System
When you experience uneven heating in your home, you might quickly rush to close some of the vents in the rooms that are too hot and open up the vents in the rooms that are too cold. While this is not entirely a bad idea, there are limits that you should realize. If you close too many registers and vents, it could place too much pressure on your furnace, and this could cause issues with the furnace.

Need To Replace Your AC? Consider Going Ductless!
If your air conditioning system has been experiencing more and more damage that has been requiring constant repairs and it is nearing the end of its lifespan, it may be time to consider replacing it. When this time comes, you may want to consider other options than simply replacing your unit with the same type of system. For instance, ductless air conditioners are becoming more and more popular because of the many benefits that these systems can offer homeowners.

Steps For Replacing And Upgrading Your Air Conditioning System
When your home's air conditioning system has reached the end of its lifespan, you will likely be faced with a need to replace it. Replacing an aging air conditioning system is a large upgrade to make to a home, and there are some steps that will need to go along with this work to get the best results. Have The Ducting Cleaned Air conditioning replacement projects can be an excellent opportunity to have the ducting of the home cleaned.