DB Heating & Cooling, Inc. Blog : Posts Tagged ‘HVAC Service’

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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“Help! The Air Coming from My Furnace is Cold”

Monday, December 23rd, 2019

couple-sitting-with-parkas-on-in-living-roomOur home furnaces are something we rely quite heavily on here in our area. So, of course, when your furnace stops blowing warm air, it’s cause for alarm. The last thing you need when temperatures dip low enough to bring on snow is another air conditioning system, right?

There are several reasons this problem might occur, and we’ve outlined some of them for you below. Keep reading to learn more—and if you have this problem or any other issue with your furnace, please give our team a call right away!

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Do You Know How to Choose the Right HVAC Contractor for the Job?

Monday, July 8th, 2019

young-and-middle-aged-hvac-technicians-standing-in-front-of-vanIt’s that time of the year! There are two seasons where HVAC contractors are busiest—winter and summer. With summer here, it’s the most common time for us to get called for urgent HVAC service in Bergen County, NJ, or even a “quick” replacement. As the temperatures rise, it’s inevitable that homeowners will run into equipment failures—at least, if their systems are aging or haven’t been properly maintained.

That said, we understand the urgency when something goes wrong with your cooling system. You want help and you want help now—so, you choose the most immediately available HVAC professional and/or the most affordable one. This can end up costing you more in the end, though.

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Why Do Heat Pumps Need Tune-Ups Twice a Year?

Monday, April 15th, 2019

white-question-mark-on-blue-circleSpringtime is typically when we encourage homeowners to schedule annual maintenance for their air conditioners. This is a season when HVAC technicians usually have less crowded schedules since they’re responding to fewer emergency calls for broken down heaters or air conditioners, and therefore it’s easier to schedule this HVAC service in Bergen County, NJ.

During maintenance, our professionals do a thorough cleaning, make adjustments, and check for repair needs, to make sure your air conditioner is ready for the season ahead. But… what if you have a heat pump that you use for heating and cooling? It was just maintained back in fall, do you really need a tune-up again?

Well, yes.

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Have You Scheduled AC Maintenance Yet?

Monday, April 1st, 2019

air-conditioner-being-worked-onTemperatures are still cool, but with spring officially here now is the time to start preparing for warmer weather. Part of this preparation is scheduling your air conditioning system’s annual maintenance appointment.

There are a few small tasks you can do on your own when it comes to maintaining your cooling system. For instance, you should be changing its air filter every 1–3 months during periods of use (same goes for your forced-air heater), but only a trained and experienced technician can manage the numerous tasks involved with professional AC tune-ups.

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These Are the Qualities to Look for in an HVAC Contractor

Monday, December 24th, 2018

technician with toolsThere are probably plenty of people out there who would be willing to service your heater, or any other home comfort appliance in your house, but that doesn’t mean they should. Many general handymen (and women) out there don’t actually have much experience specifically in the HVAC industry, and therefore will be learning by using your system as an example—which isn’t a comfortable feeling when you consider how cold our winters get. Do you really want your heater to be a guinea pig?

Fortunately, there are plenty of qualified HVAC contractors out there. But how do you find them? What qualities do you look for? The obvious answer is “someone with a lot of training and experience,” but we’d like to take it a step beyond that and offer you some guidance on exactly what qualities we think you should use to hire your next heating professional.

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