Covenant Heating and Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Nashville’

Common Heat Pump Repair Needs

Monday, November 18th, 2024

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When something goes wrong with your heat pump, it may come as quite a surprise. We, on the other hand, deal with heat pumps every day. Nothing surprises us! If you want to make our jobs easier—which also means making your repairs quicker and less expensive—you’ll want to notice quickly when something goes wrong and have it fixed right away.

How can you tell that it’s time to get your heat pump repaired? You’ve got to know how to spot the signs that something is wrong! And what could be wrong with your heat pump? Here are some of the most common heat pump repair needs that we see all the time.

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Avoid Heating Repairs with Routine Maintenance

Monday, October 21st, 2024

How often do you think it’s reasonable for heating systems to need repair? Every few years? Once a year? More than once? What about actual system breakdowns, when you’re not just concerned about an odd noise or the heat not being evenly distributed, but your whole heating system has stopped working completely?

We’ve got news for you: almost all of these situations can be completely prevented. Yes, that’s right, whatever number of heating repair needs you’re used to dealing with, approximately 85% of them are unnecessary. How can you avoid heating system issues and breakdowns and make sure you’ll rarely if ever need repairs? With routine maintenance. Here’s the drill.

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Does My Gas Fireplace Need Repair?

Monday, October 7th, 2024

A gas fireplace can really make a house feel cozy and homey. It’s beautiful and creates a traditional, wholesome atmosphere without all the mess and fuss of a wood-burning fireplace. And as autumn creeps closer and closer to winter, it’s the perfect time to use your fireplace and settle in with a warm mug of something and enjoy the season.

That means you’ll be turning on your gas fireplace for the first time in quite a while, probably since last spring. Is it in good condition? Does it need any repair in order to burn safely and keep you properly cozy? Here are some signs to keep an eye out for. If you spot any of these, it’s time for gas fireplace repair.

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HVAC Problems: Is It Your AC or Your Ducts?

Monday, September 9th, 2024

If something is odd or going wrong when you’re running your air conditioner, it could indeed be that you need air conditioner repair. On the other hand, your air conditioner might be just fine. It’s possible that the problem is located in your ductwork instead! So what kind of repairs do you need? How can you tell? Might you be able to resolve a simple problem yourself? Perhaps!

It’s always a good idea to think things through and check on a couple of possible issues before you decide you need professional HVAC repairs. We’ll give you a quick checklist that can help you eliminate minor problems and give you a better idea of whether it’s your AC or your ducts causing your issue.

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How High-Efficiency Air Conditioners Save Energy

Monday, August 26th, 2024

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The constant march of progress is always moving things forward, and one of the ways things are changing the most in recent years has to do with efficiency. Americans put the largest share of home energy use toward heating and cooling, and it costs a bundle! Anything you can do to use less energy will cut your utility bills, and AC manufacturers have been working to help you there.

New air conditioners are being made which are able to work at least as well as the older models did, but without using nearly as much energy. Miraculous! What’s different about the new high-efficiency air conditioners that allows them to work so well and save so much energy? Here are the details.

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Signs Your Electrical Panel Needs Repair or Replacement

Monday, July 15th, 2024

If you’ve ever experienced a power outage (and you almost certainly have) you know exactly how life comes to a screeching halt without electricity. It’s the way we keep everything running, the way we stay connected to others and the world, and even the way we stay safe, with things like carbon monoxide detectors and home security systems.

Despite how critical electricity is to our lives, we don’t always pay much attention to how it gets to our various appliances and electronics. But we should! Your electrical panel keeps things flowing safely and effectively, so everything that needs power gets what it requires. How long has your electrical panel been doing this job? Is it having problems? Would you even have noticed? What should you do about it? We’ve got the answers.

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The Sounds and Smells of an Air Conditioner in Need of Service

Monday, July 1st, 2024

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Prompt repair is the way to keep AC problems from getting worse, and to prevent a total breakdown. You certainly don’t want that to happen in Tennessee in July! So how can you watch out for AC issues and catch them right away? Well, the key is not to watch. Use your ears and your nose. Air conditioners in need of service often make strange noises and bad smells. Here are the details.

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Don’t Forget AC Maintenance Before the Heat Hits

Monday, June 3rd, 2024

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There’s no doubt that, in our climate, you want your air conditioner to be ready for summer. In particular, July’s average daily high temperature is 90 degrees. If that heat hits, and your air conditioner is unreliable or ineffective, you’ll be desperate to get it fixed. Avoid all that by scheduling AC maintenance now.

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Exposed Wires? Here’s What to Do

Monday, May 20th, 2024

Electrical problems are not something to ignore or postpone dealing with. The potential consequences of a serious electrical issue are simply too severe to risk. One of the problems that poses a particularly serious electrical hazard is exposed wires. Is this an issue in your home? How can you tell? What should you do?

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It’s Time to Address the Elephant in Your Ducts

Monday, April 22nd, 2024

Perhaps you only pay attention to the air that is currently in the rooms of your home. Do you ever think about where it comes from? Before it exits your vents, it’s been flowing through your ductwork. And whatever is lurking within that ductwork, the air brings a bit of it along for the ride. Now it’s floating around your home!

Is this something you should avoid thinking about or discussing? No! Don’t let it be an elephant in the room. If something unpleasant lurks in your ducts and contaminates your air, it’s time for duct cleaning. How can you tell if it’s necessary? Here are the signs.

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