How to Tell When Your Furnace Needs to Be Replaced
With proper care, a modern furnace will last for many years providing you and your family with effective and efficient warmth. But what happens when that winter comes when your furnace simply can no longer do its job? You’ll need to have it replaced, and if you trust the work to professionals, the process will go fast and smooth, and before you know it, you’ll have your cozy home ready for many more years of pleasant winters. In this post, we will list some of the warning signs to watch out for that may signal your furnace has reached the end of its service lifespan and needs replacement.
Continue ReadingWhy Geothermal Installations Are So Complicated
Geothermal systems offer many advantages to homeowners: they provide clean, safe, and dependable comfort through the natural heat of the earth, and they have extremely long lifespans. Although geothermal systems often cost more to install than other home comfort options, they can pay for themselves with their energy-efficient performance in as little as five years (according to the EPA).
Continue ReadingHow Are Heat Pumps Installed?
In towns like Lantana TX, heat pump installation remains a viable alternative to traditional gas and oil furnaces. A heat pump works in a manner similar to an air conditioner, circulating refrigerant through a system that first bleeds off its heat (turning it into a liquid) and then uses it to cool the air (by placing the liquid in a series of evaporator coils).
Continue ReadingWhy Am I Not Getting Enough Heat from My Furnace?
In Aubrey TX, heating repair services need to move quickly once you spot the signs of trouble. Our winter nights can get chilly and a functioning furnace is the best means to keep your home warm and comfortable. When problems arise, you want to deal with them quickly, particularly when it involves your furnace not generating enough heat. “Why am I not getting enough heat from my furnace?” you ask. A good technician can provide the answers before conducting an efficient repair.
Continue ReadingHow A Clogged Air Filter Can Cause A Need for Heating Repairs
Ever forced-air heater comes equipped with an air filter. It is an essential part of the system that prevents your heater from accumulating a significant amount of dust, dirt, and other debris. When such substances settle on sensitive system components, they can create efficiency as well as performance problems. They may even lead to system damage. Such issues are often easy to prevent: by keeping your air filter clean at all times, you can ensure that the internal components are protected from the adverse effects of debris. However, this is not always possible.
Continue ReadingDo I Really Need a Contractor to Install My New Heater?
A heating installation in Flower Mound, TX usually comes down to one key decision: do it yourself or hire a professional. Texans pride themselves on self-sufficiency, and installing a new heater sounds like something a good do-it-yourselfer can handle without a problem. Looks can be deceiving though. When asking yourself, “Do I really need a contractor to install my new heater?”, the answer is invariably “yes.”
Continue ReadingCommon Air Conditioning Repairs Caused by a Lack of Maintenance
When you have a mechanical system in your Texas home that works as hard as your air conditioner, you need to see that it is kept in the best condition possible. It’s no different than any other machine that sees extensive use, such as your car. An annual maintenance visit can prevent many expensive repairs that wear and tear can cause. Here are a few repairs our technicians at PRK Services, Inc. often encounter.
Continue ReadingIs My Air Conditioning System Ready for Replacement?
The advances in air conditioning technology over the last few decades are astonishing. You may want to take advantage of these leaps with a replacement system in your home to help make the Texas weather more bearable. However, getting a new air conditioner is a major step; installation requires time and professional work in order to get done properly. Before you settle on a replacement, consider some of the signs that may indicate your older system is ready to get swapped out. If a replacement is the best choice, put the job in our hands. PRK Services, Inc. handles Flower Mound, TX air conditioning replacements that will suit your needs
Continue ReadingWhy We Celebrate Labor Day
We hope our present and future customers had a pleasant Labor Day this September. We know how hard you work to ensure that you and your loved ones have a good life, and we feel the same way about the work that we do throughout the year. Home comfort is our business, so you can rely on our technicians to take care of any issues that you may have. To many of us, Labor Day means BBQ, the start of the football season, and spending quality time with our friends and family. But there is much more to this holiday, and we wanted to share its true purpose with you.
Continue ReadingMy Air Conditioning System Has a Hard Time Starting Up: What Should I Do?
Living in Texas is great, but even those of us that love the heat the most enjoy a reliable respite from the heat. A high-quality air conditioning system is one of the most important investments that a homeowner can make here. Of course, no air conditioning system is perfect. Even the best AC systems can encounter a variety of different operational problems. Just like a lawnmower that won’t start on the first pull, an AC that has a hard time starting up can be a serious inconvenience.
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