Perhaps you’ve had an HVAC installation recently, or you’re expecting to have one soon. Perhaps you’re a new homeowner, accustomed to having a landlord address all the issues that require hiring a contractor. Whatever the situation, it’s always good to know more about your home, the systems in it, and the services those systems require. Armed with this knowledge, you’ll keep your home in better shape.
A piece of that knowledge has to do with the professionals who can provide the services you need. Who should you call when something goes wrong? When it comes to your HVAC system, you should only ever have to call one contractor. Here are the services a reliable HVAC contractor will provide.
Heating
The “H” in HVAC stands for heating. Your trusted contractor should be able to install your furnace or other heating system. They should be the ones you schedule routine annual heating maintenance with. And they will be your first call when you notice something odd with your heating system, whether a strange noise or smell or insufficient or uneven heating.
Ventilation
The “V” in HVAC stands for ventilation. This includes the ductwork that carries the air (heated or cooled by other parts of the system) to the vents throughout your home. Sometimes, this ductwork needs to be sealed or repaired to be more efficient and keep that hot or cold air going exactly where you need it.
Other services that fall under ventilation include humidifiers, dehumidifiers, electronic air cleaners, and UV air purifiers. While there are portable versions of these appliances available, your HVAC system may include them, attached to your ductwork and processing all the air that passes through. Your HVAC contractor can install, maintain, and repair any of these systems.
Air Conditioning
Comprehensive AC services mean that your HVAC contractor can install, maintain, and repair your home’s air conditioner. Heat pumps are also essentially air conditioners, though they can be made to work in reverse to warm your home, so the same skills and tools are used to maintain and repair those as well.
Don’t forget annual AC maintenance, and twice-yearly heat pump maintenance, since that system works year-round. Get prompt, professional help if you notice any AC problems. Short cycling, insufficient or uneven cooling, odd smells or sounds, ice forming on the coils, or sudden increases in your electric bills are all signs that your AC needs repair.
Auxiliary Systems
Some aspects of what an HVAC contractor can do are things that can affect or be affected by all parts of the system. For example, your thermostat integrates with both your heat and your AC, and your HVAC contractor can install, recalibrate, and repair thermostats. Zone control systems are similarly used while heating or cooling, and are a great way to cut energy use.
Customer Support
Finally, one of the most important things your HVAC contractor can do is to answer your questions. How do I change this air filter? Why isn’t my heat pump switching from heating to cooling? What can I do to keep my HVAC system as efficient as possible? Whatever questions you have about HVAC service in Lilburn, GA, we’re always happy to help you find answers.
Reach out to Wall Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. with any inquiries or to make an appointment.