While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Lake Charles home and how much fuel is wasted.
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Heat pumps make your Orange, TX home more comfortable by using heat that already exists. It pushes heat from outdoors to indoors (to warm) or pulls heat from indoors to outdoors (to cool).
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If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 409.883.9616. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.
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An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Innovative Air Solutions, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Bridge City.
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A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside similar to an air conditioner.
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In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Texas, creating some significant health problems. At Innovative Air Solutions, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
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There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at 409.883.9616 and we will inspect your furnace.
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The average air-source heat pump lasts approximately 15 years. But your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) unit’s life span is dependent on several factors, including its design and overall quality. However, there are many factors that you, as owner, directly control.
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Most of us rely on our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems on a nearly daily basis in Orange. We just take it for granted it will always be working when we need it.
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It’s understandable that maintenance tasks often fall by the wayside. Many Orange homeowners follow the mantra of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Everyone is busy and many seemingly more important priorities tend to creep up every month to consume time and money.
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