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A ductless, or mini-split, heating and cooling system is a splendid choice for your home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis. You definitely want to protect your investment. By not keeping up with the…
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An air conditioner is a standard appliance in interior comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Air Handlers of Chesapeake, VA, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the…
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Aside from the professionals, like ours at Air Handlers, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Virginia Beach home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right? Well, air conditioners do so much more than just cool,…
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Now is a good time of year to make sure you have a Carbon Monoxide detector and that the batteries are fresh. It’s also a good idea to have your heating system checked by a reputable heating and air conditioning company, especially if you have a fuel-fired heater. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
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One common complaint air conditioning companies in the Hampton Roads area get in late summer is water leaking from the indoor unit inside the home. There are a number of reasons why your air conditioning system could be leaking water. The most common problem is that the drain pan is overflowing. Over time, the drain…
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Most heating and cooling manufacturers offer a 5-year or 10-year limited parts warranty. Most require you to register your purchase within 60 or 90 days, depending on the manufacturer. The 10-year manufacturer’s parts warranty is only valid on owner-occupied properties. This warranty covers the cost of most parts and does not cover labor. Your installing…
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Although winter is a time generally free of outdoor allergens, this season has its own unique harmful breathing conditions to be on the alert for. Homes that rely on hot air furnaces to stay warm often have dry and stagnant air, which can irritate the nose and breathing passages. Dry air can also cause damage…
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One of the most common complaints we get in late summer is water leaking from the air conditioning system. If your unit is in the attic, this can cause a great deal of damage and aggravation. Drain lines clog up from dust and other matter that get into the AC System, as well as fungal…
Continue ReadingSevere Weather Safety Hurricane season officially started June 1. When faced with severe weather of any kind, keep the following tips in mind: • During severe weather, DO NOT turn the natural gas off to your home or business, even if evacuated. • If you smell natural gas, immediately leave the area and call the Virginia Natural Gas 24-hour emergency line 1-877-572-3342…
Continue ReadingDid you know dirty filters are the main reason air conditioners don’t work as well as they should? Every time the air conditioner runs, it pulls air through this filter. The purpose of the filter is to catch impurities in the air. With those particles stuck to the filter the path for air gets blocked…
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