888.630.9224We have finally hit summer! Has anyone else been jonesing for some sun like I have? I stepped outside a little bit earlier today and could feel my Vitamin D stores replenishing. However, with the glorious heat also comes a lot of danger if you aren’t careful. We consulted the Regional Public Information Network (www.rpin.org) [...]
Tuesday Tip: Chimney Sweeping
Chimney cleaning, or “sweeping,” can be a messy task, but it’s important because buildup of soot can lead to intense and dangerous chimney fires. Fire safety experts at the National Fire Protection Association say that you should have your chimney checked or cleaned once a year. We still have a few months of heating left, [...]
Fire Safety Tips
Did you know that heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires each year? You can prevent them by following these tips from the National Fire Protection Agency: Portable space heaters need to have a 36-inch clearance between them and anything that can burn. They also need to be turned off every time you [...]
Flu Prevention
We’ve had some glorious warm weather here lately, but its starting to get cold and rainy again. People are going to be hibernating indoors again and the cold and flu will have more of a chance to spread. We have definitely been hit by it here at AAA Heating & Air Conditioning this winter, and [...]
Tuesday Tip: Don’t Heat Home With An Oven
If you furnace stops working, DO NOT use your oven to heat your home. This practice is extremely dangerous and can start fires. One Washington family learned this the hard way when their landlord told them that the furnace wasn’t working so they had to use their ovens. The open oven started a fire, and [...]
Tuesday Tip: Vegetation & Grass
If you have a heat pump or air conditioner, make sure that you keep the area around it free from debris like grass and bushes. If vegetation is allowed to grow too close to the unit, it can impede its operation.
Tuesday Tip: Extreme Cold
Right now we’re in the middle of a stretch of extremely cold weather in our area. Step outside your front door and you instantly want to head back where you came from! In this cold weather, it’s important for you to keep a few things in mind about your heating system: 1) To maintain a [...]
Tuesday Tip: Check Before Calling For Service
Is your furnace, heat pump or air conditioner not working? Check these three things before calling for service and you might be able to fix it on your own! 1. Is your thermostat set with the proper settings? In the winter it should be in Heat or Auto mode. If you have cooling in the [...]
Tuesday Tip: Filter Changing
Make sure to change or clean your furnace air filters every 2-3 months to ensure proper air flow within the furnace itself. Dirty filters will restrict air movement, which can cause your unit to overheat and shut itself off.
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