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Believe it or not, this is a fairly common problem our professionals at 1st Choice Quality Heating & Air see frequently, so you don’t need to worry—we can help! However, before you rush to call us, troubleshoot some common solutions. If they work, you save yourself a repair fee. If they don’t, then you know you definitely need professional furnace repair.
Continue ReadingHomeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts.
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Continue ReadingThis issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Santee home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.
Continue ReadingIf you don’t have a humidifier in your Santee home, then you may not be aware of just how useful these devices can truly be. Humidifiers are particularly handy in the winter but can be helpful during any season because they offer a significant number of benefits, including providing better indoor air quality (IAQ) for your South Carolina home.
Continue ReadingOur team at 1st Choice Quality Heating & Air regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.
Continue ReadingEveryone has it, and nobody wants it: dust.
It might seem like a minor nuisance, but in reality, dust is no laughing matter, no matter the setting. From causing allergies and respiratory issues to making your home look and feel less clean, dust greatly affects the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Summerton home.
Continue ReadingIf your furnace is producing a strange smell, you should always treat it with caution. While the cause for the odor may be benign, it could just as easily be harmful to inhale. When in doubt, always open windows to ensure ventilation, and evacuate your Manning home.
Continue ReadingFall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Manning home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.
Continue ReadingDid you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing a freeze up.
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