Atlantic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Sussex County’

6 Most Common Plumbing Problems

Monday, October 24th, 2022
Plumber tools on the floor of a bathroom near an open toilet.

Plumbing problems come with the territory of being a homeowner. You can fix some problems on your own such as a clogged drain or a minor leak under the sink, but some issues require a professional plumber. These common issues may require plumbing repair in Sussex County, DE.

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Is an AC Supposed to Be Replaced Every 10 Years?

Monday, October 10th, 2022
old-ac

You may have heard this bit of advice from someone, possibly an “HVAC contractor” with less than reliable credentials: “Your AC is 10 years old, so it’s time to get a new one.”

The truth is that air conditioning systems don’t have an absolute “replace by” date, and most air conditioners that have regular maintenance will last past 10 years without problem. 

But this does lead to another question: when should an air conditioning system be replaced? It’s a good question to consider during the fall, since it’s a convenient time to arrange for a replacement system when you’re not using either your AC or your heating system.

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This Is the Time to Arrange for Commercial HVAC Maintenance

Monday, September 26th, 2022
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Now that it’s officially fall, you’ll start to think about preparing your business to handle the change in the weather and how to help it face the rigors of another harsh winter. One of the first steps we recommend you take is to call us to schedule the most important service for commercial HVAC in Sussex County, DE that we offer: regular maintenance.

Maintenance for HVAC equipment is important for both homes and businesses. But much more rides on the HVAC system for a commercial building than for a home. Your HVAC system does more than provide a decent level of comfort for people inside. It also helps protect your facility and the equipment inside. Losing any time due to failed HVAC equipment—especially during the winter months—translates into significant loss of revenue. You simply can’t afford to have HVAC equipment that isn’t performing at peak levels throughout any season of extreme weather. 

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Is a Heat Pump a Good Choice for My Home?

Monday, September 12th, 2022

If you’re asking this question, it’s probably because you’re looking at upgrading either your air conditioning system at the end of the summer or your heating system before the winter cold arrives. (As we’ll soon explain, we hope it’s both.) Although heat pumps aren’t new technology, they’ve only started to recently rise in popularity for homes, and we think this is a great trend. There are plenty of advantages to using heat pumps in Sussex County, DE.

But you want to know if a heat pump is specifically right for your house. The best way to answer that is to work with our HVAC specialists, who can determine what kind of heating and cooling systems are ideal for your household needs. We can provide you with some important general information about heat pumps below to help guide you—but eventually you’ll want to talk to professionals.

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