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A Thanksgiving Tribute to Local Heater Repair Professionals

Thanks giving gathering of a happy family

The Benefits of Partnering with Trained HVAC Specialists 

When Boston, MA residents picture hometown heroes, they usually think about veterans or police officers. They usually don't give a second thought to HVAC specialists. While they don't necessarily put their lives on the line, they are on the frontlines regarding heating and cooling problems, ensuring homeowners' safety and comfort. 

Here is just a snapshot of some of the services that HVAC professionals offer.

Protecting Homes Against the Winter Cold 

heater service A functional heater during the colder months is more than a convenience; it's necessary for comfort, health, and safety. As the temperature drops, the significance of having a reliable heating system becomes increasingly evident. 

Having a licensed HVAC professional work on a heater offers these benefits: 

  • Residents' comfort and well-being. A working heater ensures a warm and cozy indoor environment, allowing homeowners to stay comfortable during winter. Nobody wants to stay under the covers and wait for spring. 
  • Health and safety promotion. Adequate heating is crucial for health, especially for vulnerable individuals like children, seniors, and immunocompromised people. Heaters prevent the spread of the common cold and other winter-time sicknesses. 
  • Protection of property. Nobody wants to deal with frozen pipes during the winter––and nobody wants to deal with bursting pipes that can follow. Heating insulates a home and prevents water from freezing inside the system. 

Keeping Homes Cool During the Summer 

ac service A malfunctioning or absent air conditioning system can lead to severe consequences at the peak of summer. Without AC, homes can become uncomfortably hot, making it challenging to sleep, relax, or be productive. Yet, by having an AC repair specialist regularly servicing the home's air conditioning, one can: 

  • Get protection from excessive heat. Just like how winter can threaten a home's stability, so can a hot summer. Heat can wrap floorboards, encourage mold growth, and lead to high humidity levels without a functioning AC. 
  • Protect themselves from health concerns. Stagnant, hot air can lead to poor indoor air quality, increasing the risk of allergies and respiratory issues. It can also lead to dehydration in seniors. 

Local air conditioning services can ensure that the home's HVAC works all season long, not just when extreme temperatures arise. 

Promoting Good Indoor Air Quality 

Indoor air quality affects homeowners' health, comfort, and overall well-being. Poor indoor air quality can lead to various health issues, including allergies, respiratory problems, and worsening conditions like asthma. Additionally, it can cause discomfort, headaches, and a general sense of unwellness.

However, good indoor air quality doesn't magically manifest. It requires the attention and perseverance of a trained indoor air quality service. A professional can promote a home's "breathability" by: 

  • Replacing the home's air filter every three months 
  • Cleaning the home's air ducts 
  • Wiping down the AC unit's evaporator and condenser coils 
  • Addressing mold growth
  • Recommending a dehumidifier, if necessary 

During their visit, a professional can also explain how a homeowner can promote good indoor air quality moving forward. 

About Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning 

More than a decade of service. A team of licensed and bonded repair technicians. Same-day service with a smile. These terms describe Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning, one of Boston's leading heater repair services. Call now to learn more about what makes HVAC technicians something to be thankful for. 

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Attitude of Gratitude for HVAC Professionals

Customers Shouldn’t Forget Their Heating and Cooling Service

With Thanksgiving coming in just a few weeks, Americans’ minds are turning toward family gatherings, food, and gratitude. One of the great things about living in such a prosperous country is that people can be comfortable in their homes no matter the temperature outside. 

Being thankful for working heat and air conditioning, and those qualified to repair and replace these units, is something to add to what is sure to be a long list. 

Heating Service and Prepping for Fall and Wintercold

Now that cooler weather has started blowing in, it is time to start thinking about preparing for the bitter cold that winter in New England brings. Without a proper tune-up, a furnace can be working too hard and not keeping a home warm enough. A poorly heated home can result in frozen pipes and all the collateral damage that results. It can also result in poor sleep and sky-rocketing energy bills. 

Well-trained technicians will quickly identify if there is a problem with a unit and whether furnace repair is needed. Common signals include:

  • Flame Color: Natural gas flames are blue. If a furnace displays an orange, red, or yellow flame, there may be a problem.
  • Constant Stops and Starts: If the furnace is cycling on and off more often than it seems.
  • Strange Noises: Loud popping or banging noises may be a natural result of expanding and contracting, but it may be time to call the professionals if people notice new sounds.
  • Soot: This black dust can accumulate around the flue and vents. This can be a sign of a serious problem.
  • Water Leaks/Moisture Build: This can result from filter and flue problems.

A good technician can give homeowners options and knows when repair or even new furnace installation would be the best choice for a given situation.

Beating the Heat in the Spring and Summerhot

During the warmer times of the year, similar issues apply to air conditioning units. Many health problems can be exacerbated or can result from not having a properly working AC unit. On a regular maintenance visit, technicians will perform an air filter replacement to prevent these health problems.

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Heat exhaustion
  • Respiratory issues

 

The importance of IAQ (Indoor Air Quality)

Pollution and air quality are certainly a concern in large cities, but people tend to think it is only an outside problem. However, indoor quality should be on every homeowner’s radar as well. Air that is too moist or too dry can exacerbate not only respiratory issues but also skin problems. 

Poor indoor air quality can result in mold and mildew growth and perpetuate the growth of other allergens such as dust mites. When the air gets drier during the winter months, a technician may recommend a whole-home humidifier to mitigate some of the problems (both for personal health and home furnishing) that can result. 

About Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning 

Atlantic Heating & Air Conditioning has kept customers in the Boston, MA area comfortable for almost 60 years. Their large and well-trained staff will be there to meet every HVAC need a customer may have. Call today for HVAC service.

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