Your HVAC Troubleshooting Guys

My partner and I were tired of the extreme winters that seemed to be getting colder each year.

As young people, we thought living up north was the coolest thing ever.

We’d look forward to skiing and tubing all winter with our friends and family. Life was good and there was much to do for two young and energetic people. We stayed in a cabin in a remote location and raised three kids in the best environment ever. One has actually opted to stay in the area and runs a successful business. Unfortunately, the magic was fading, so we decided to move down south to be close to our daughter. Our new home is the best and we love the warm weather. Now, we have to brave hot summers but that’s not too bad and we have a formidable heat pump at home. This past fall though, we had to contact an HVAC expert to come to the house. We seemed to be experiencing flu symptoms but the doctor said we weren’t actually sick. It must be the indoor air quality in your home. The HVAC expert came over and he showed us how to test indoor air quality by using an air quality monitor. Then he took a look at the heat pump’s air filter which needed a replacement. The next thing was to check the ductwork and vents which turned out to need an urgent scrubbing. All the dust, dirt, and contaminants were entering our home and affecting the air quality. He left us with the indoor air monitor to help keep an eye on the air quality.

 

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I’ve only been a homeowner for 3 years and it’s been one incredible experience. Nowadays, there are many challenges that hinder young people from purchasing homes. Many opt to rent until they can have enough money and a good income to sustain a home. That was me 3 years ago before I got the best news ever. I had about $85000 in student loans and rented an apartment with 3 other roommates. Then, by a stroke of luck, I won $300000 in the lottery. The money I received was enough to clear my student loans and put a downpayment on a house. Then came the responsibility of owning property. Among the biggest lessons I’ve learned in 3 years has been the importance of proper HVAC maintenance. I did get an HVAC inspection when I moved into my house. This included ensuring the ductwork and vents were in good working condition. The HVAC technician also made sure the HVAC unit was good to use for some time. Then, he told me to always schedule HVAC maintenance to keep this pattern going. But, I never did until my indoor air quality started deteriorating. I was getting ill and my doctor suspected this was because of poor indoor air quality. Her advice was to hire an HVAC technician for proper HVAC maintenance. This included air duct cleaning and dusting the air vents. Truly, this was the cause of the poor indoor air quality because the ductwork and air vents were filthy and there were even traces of mold. That was a tough lesson to learn and now I make sure I get duct cleaning every 6 months.

 

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Mom and I run a small bakery together in town.

Ever since I was a young girl, my mom has loved baking.

Kids from the neighborhood used to flock to my house just to enjoy her treats. Their parents also put in orders for all sorts of baked goods for special occasions or to add to the Sunday dinner menu. At that time, dad worked as an HVAC technician so mom didn’t have to get a job. Instead, she’d earn extra income for the household through this side hustle. Her dream had always been to open a bakery and sell her treats to many people. The dream was there and dad even began putting money aside to set it up for her. But when I was 16, he got ill and soon passed away. This meant we had to dig into the savings to keep things afloat so I could go to college. I promised mom that one day she’d have her dream of a bakery, and now, 15 years later, the place is thriving. Last summer, we were so busy that we forgot to have the AC at home serviced. One evening, mom arrived at the house only to find the AC had failed. She contacted a nearby HVAC company and they had someone come over early the next morning to do an AC inspection. The AC specialist not only found a faulty part but also mold in the AC which was quite worrying. She had to do a complete repair and cleaning to restore the AC function. Mom was happy and promised never to miss HVAC maintenance ever again.

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When Greg came to see me last week, it was so much fun and I must admit I missed him. It’s not easy living 10 hours apart and being in a relationship. But, we have chosen to try this long distance thing while working full-time jobs. Greg knew I was fearful of the distance and that he might find someone else. That’s why he always did his best to allay my fears and make sure I knew how much he loved me. Well, I had a stressful week at work and so he came over to put a smile on my face. While he was over and he commented on how amazing my house felt when the furnace was on. I informed Greg that I had made a few heating changes in my house. For one, I’d chosen to get rid of my previous heating system which was faulty. It kept failing at the worst moments, and one time I had to sleep in a hotel when the heating stopped working. This prompted me to start saving and during the fall I had an HVAC contractor install a furnace in my home. I chose to go with an energy efficient gas furnace, one of the best models in the market. Even with rising gas prices, I still can afford to heat my home during winter and not worry about high heating bills. Greg was so interested in this new gas furnace because he had also been thinking of making changes at his lake house. He had an old heat pump and it was time to move on from that to a better heating system. I gave Greg the contact details for the HVAC contractor and he said he’d give them a call.
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