DB Heating & Cooling, Inc. Blog : Archive for February, 2020

Why Ductless Heating Installation Requires a Pro

Monday, February 17th, 2020

ductless-air-handler-in-background-with-hand-holding-remote-in-foregroundWhen it comes time for you to choose a new heating or cooling system for your home, there are a number of options to choose from. To ensure that it operates as efficiently and effectively as it should for as long as possible, you want to make sure you work with technicians who specialize in thorough and reliable HVAC service in Bergen County, NJ.

This is true for any HVAC service you need, but especially if that next installation is going to be a ductless heating system.

Also used for cooling purposes, ductless mini-splits operate without the use of ductwork. They are comprised of a single outdoor unit and up to 4 indoor air handlers, which are all mounted up high on the wall in the room they’re installed in. They’re connected to the outdoor unit via a conduit containing a power line, refrigerant line, and condensate line.

Sounds simple enough, right? Well, if you’ve ever scheduled HVAC service, you know that these are complex pieces of machinery, and the ductless system is no exception! Read on to learn more.

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Skipped Fall Maintenance? Here’s What Can Happen

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

woman-with-surprised-expressionWe’re in our chilliest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean there’s no time left to schedule maintenance. Yes, heating maintenance is something we recommend for the fall. The reason for this is that it gives your heater the best chance to get through winter efficiently and effectively without breaking down. It’s actually more important, however, to be consistent with maintenance than it is to have it done at a certain time of the year.

That said, if you did skip fall maintenance this heating season, and you don’t plan on scheduling it any time soon, you may be unpleasantly surprised by the consequences. Keep reading to learn what can happen when you skip your heating maintenance for an entire year.

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