Month: February 2020

Do you want to increase the comfort levels in your Gilmer, Texas, home and save money on energy bills? If so, consider HVAC zoning. Let’s look at what HVAC zoning is and how it can benefit you and your family.

What’s HVAC Zoning?

The ductwork in an HVAC system carries treated air into your home. With HVAC zoning, dampers in the ducting open and close for each room, area or zone when told to by a smart thermostat placed in that room. Each smart thermostat sends a signal to the main electronic control panel that regulates all the dampers in the ducting. The dampers only respond when the thermostat attached to it tells it to open and close.

What are the Benefits of HVAC Zoning?

• Customized temperature. With a zoned system, each room has its own thermostat. The occupant can adjust the temperature according to the comfort level they want. If someone likes their room warmer or cooler than the rest of the house, they set the temperature to where they want.
• Eliminates hot and cold spots. If you live in a house where there are different levels or add-on rooms, not all rooms will get heated consistently. With a zoned system, you can set a consistent temperature for all areas of the house, from a warm upper-level room to a cold downstairs area. As a result, you’ll eliminate hot and cold spots.
• Increases energy efficiency. With a traditional HVAC system, all rooms receive warm or cool air, whether they need it or not. If there’s a room not used, simply set the temperature lower in the winter and higher in the summer. You won’t be wasting energy heating or cooling rooms that don’t need it. Because your HVAC system is working overtime, it’ll last longer, perform better and you’ll save money on energy bills.

To schedule an appointment to install HVAC zoning or have your heater maintained this winter, give JD’s A/C a call today at (903) 759-7483. We look forward to speaking with you!

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Do you own or manage a business in Gladewater, Texas, and hear funny noises coming from your commercial heater? If so, they could indicate a serious problem. Keeping the heater running in top condition is important for your employees and patrons. Having any weird noises checked as soon as possible is vital. Let’s look at a few uncommon noises and what they might mean.

Grinding

The air handler in the heating system circulates warm air while the heater is running. If the oiled bearings begin to wear out, friction on the air handler increases. If you hear grinding, the air handler could burn out. As a result, you won’t have warm air circulating through your business.

Booming

If there’s gas building up in the heater and it explodes, you’ll hear a booming sound. This is a serious situation that has the potential for a fire. If you hear loud booming, shut the heater off and have it looked at right away.

Banging

This sound usually indicates a broken part is flying around inside of the heater’s housing unit. If left unchecked, the broken part can cause harm to other components of the heater and potentially cause a premature breakdown of the system.

Clicking

Clicking generally indicates a problem with the flame sensor, the burner assembly or the ignition switch. Any faults within the burner assembly need immediate attention as this poses a fire hazard.

Short-Cycling

If your system is constantly shutting off before sufficiently heating the space, that’s called short-cycling. When the system is turning on and off every few minutes, which you usually can hear, it begins to accrue wear and tear at a rapid pace. If left unchecked, short-cycling can cause your heater to malfunction and shorten its life expectancy.

Scheduling routine preventive maintenance will help to eliminate most of these commercial heater issues. Give our professional team at JD’s A/C a call today to schedule an appointment if you’re having any issues with your commercial heater. You can reach us at (903) 759-7483.

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As a homeowner, you understand that it’s important to schedule maintenance for the HVAC system in your White Oak, Texas, home. That’s because it’s best to leave most HVAC maintenance to the pros. But there are several tasks that are easy for you to do that will help your system run efficiently. Let’s look at four of them.

Change the Air Filter

The air filter traps dirt and dust before any contaminants enter into the HVAC system. A clogged filter restricts airflow. As a result, your HVAC system has to work harder to deliver treated air. Changing or cleaning the filter on a regular basis — about once a month — can help to keep the system clean and working efficiently.

Clean the Vents and Registers

Dirt and dust build up inside and around the vents and registers over time. Dirty vents restrict airflow and pressure builds up in the ductwork. If there’s a pressure imbalance in the ductwork, cold air gets sucked into the room through leaky windows and doors. Keep your system running in top condition by cleaning the vents and making sure there’s no furniture obstructing them.

Keep the Outdoor Unit Clean

Even though you’re not using the air conditioner in the winter, keeping the outdoor unit clean and free from debris helps to preserve it. Clear debris such as sticks or brush, and sweep leaves and dirt off of it.

Clean the Inside of the Furnace Cabinet

Open the cabinet on a regular basis and sweep or vacuum any dirt or dust. Make sure there are no rags or items that may catch on fire or restrict airflow. Keeping the cabinet clean helps the furnace run safely and efficiently.

These are simple tasks that you can do regularly. However, because of the complexity of the HVAC system, it’s best to have our highly trained and knowledgeable service technicians perform most of the maintenance. Give our team at JD’s A/C a call today at (903) 759-7483 to schedule an appointment for your winter HVAC maintenance

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