It’s an important decision when you need to find the right air conditioning company in Jacksonville to handle all of your HVAC needs. As a homeowner, you have your own set of guidelines for those who enter your home to provide service, but there are a few key points that you need to consider as well.
Research is Key
When choosing the right air conditioning service company, it’s important to do your research. The internet will be extremely helpful in finding you the right company. It’s best to start with a basic search of contractors, then narrow it down from there based upon location, rates, and key services they provide. After you have narrowed it down, then look at references and testimonials available online. Choose websites that provide reviews of service contractors and read up on the companies you have on your list. This will help you bring your list down to the right companies for you based upon service and experience.
Look for Special Offers
If you’re a first-time client, many HVAC companies will provide you with a discount or special offer to try their service. Also, you should never have to pay for a quote or estimate. If any of the companies on your list do not offer a special offer or free quotes, then scratch them off.
Invest in your air-conditioning service company
Look for an air-conditioning service company that you can invest in. For instance, does the company of your choice provide 24-hour service so you know exactly who to call in case of an emergency? Does the company offer installation, repair, and maintenance making it a one-stop service company that can suit all of your changing needs? Having one company that you can turn to for everything will streamline and simplify your life.
To learn more about the key elements you should look for in an air-conditioning service company, contact Snyder Heating & Air today.
Posted in Air Conditioning by admin : February 18, 2012 - 12:35pm | No Comments »
You’d be surprised at the amount of water that you use during an average day at home. According to research provided by the Down the Drain Project, the average American uses between 80 to 100 gallons a day. That’s a lot. The more water you use in your home, the more damage you’re doing to the environment and the more money you’re wasting.
There are ways that you can reduce your water usage at home to ensure you’re doing what you can to protect the environment and your wallet. Here are a few helpful hints from our technicians at Snyder Heating and Air:
- Reduce the length of time for your showers.
- Reduce the amount of water you use in baths.
- Check your swimming pools for leaks or evaporating water.
- Check kitchen and bathroom for leaking faucets.
- Use the washing machine and dishwasher only when it’s full.
- Turn off running water when washing your face or brushing your teeth.
- Water your garden as indicated by your local utility company.
- Wash your car with a bucket of water rather than a running hose.
In addition to reducing your water usage, there are ways you can reduce the amount of energy you use in your home through your air-conditioning and heating usage. Let the qualified technicians of Snyder Heating and Air provides an energy audit of your entire home or company. We’ll show you easy ways to reduce energy costs and help the environment all at the same time.
Contact us today to learn more about reducing energy and water usage in your commercial or residential property.
Posted in News, Tips by admin : February 8, 2012 - 12:37pm | No Comments »
At Snyder Heating and Air, we often see a myriad of problems associated with furnaces. Oftentimes, these issues fall into certain common issues that our specialized technicians can easily repair at an affordable rate.
How does the furnace operate?
The conventional gas furnace is a home appliance that heats the home by taking in cold air, cleaning it through the filter, and then heating it via the gas burner before distributing it through your home’s ductwork. Even in Florida, there are times that you notice when your furnace is not working quite right and it can be irritating and costly. Here are some of the most common furnace repairs that are requested by homeowners like you.
Gas Furnace Produces No Heat
When your furnace is no longer producing heat, the main cause may be one of the following:
- Thermostat may be set too low that it does not call heat
- Thermostat may have stopped working
- The furnace’s circuit breaker or fuse may be tripped or blown
- Natural gas or propane control valve is closed
- Pilot light is out (non-electronic ignition)
- There may be a problem with the hot surface ignition
- There may be a problem with the intermittent pilot electronic ignition
Gas Furnace Does Not Produce Enough Heat
- The air filter may be dirty.
- The gas burner may need adjustment or cleaning.
- There may be an obstruction in the air flow to combustion air chamber.
Gas Furnace Comes On/Off Too Frequently
- The air filter may be dirty.
- There may be a blower motor issue.
- There may be an issue with the thermostat.
If you are having trouble with your furnace, contact Snyder Heating & Air today.
Posted in Heating by admin : February 1, 2012 - 12:03pm | No Comments »