Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for December, 2019

The Most Important Furnace Repair for Your Health

Monday, December 30th, 2019

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Your furnace requires upkeep. It is a simple fact, but one worth stating. Why? Because repairs are a part of that upkeep!

When you need reliable furnace repair in Charlottesville, VA, you know it is best to turn to the professionals. But did you know that some furnace repair needs are more urgent than others?

This doesn’t mean it is a good idea to put off repair needs when they arise. But it does mean that there is at least one repair that may pop up that goes beyond simply keeping your furnace in working shape. That is because the issue causing this repair need  can threaten the health and safety of everyone in your home.

We are, of course, talking about the dangers associated with a cracked heat exchanger.

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How to Help Your HVAC Through Winter

Monday, December 16th, 2019

cozy-holiday-seasonThe temperature has dropped and the holidays are here. We know there is plenty to do right now and probably a lot to prepare for, but we have to ask: is your HVAC in Charlottesville, VA ready for the coming months? Yes, we know that the weather here in Virginia doesn’t get quite as frigid as it might up north, but we still rely on our heating systems pretty heavily this time of the year. The last thing anyone wants around the holidays is a heater that gives up the ghost in the middle of the winter.

With that said, we want to let you know that there are some additional steps you can take to keep your heater in good condition this season. Incorporating some of these tips into your daily routine can help improve your heater’s efficiency and facilitate its job, while saving you money too.

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3 Signs Your Boiler’s Broken

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

broken-heater-no-warmth-cold-womanOkay let us clarify. When we say “broken” we don’t mean unusable. When it comes to a boiler or any type of heating system, broken usually refers to a system in need of repairs. This means that your boiler isn’t operating the way it is supposed because something within your heating system causing problems.

So, the question here is, what is causing your boiler’s issues? There are, of course, multiple problems that could create the need for boiler repair in Orange, VA. And, while there are signs to watch for that could indicate one issue or another, you will normally need the help of a trained HVAC technician to truly identify exactly what’s wrong.

We get that you will want to understand what indicators you should be watching for before you call a pro, though. That is why we’ve provided three keys signs that will tell you when you boiler is in need of repair.

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