Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating’

Why Your Heat Pump Might Struggle to Keep Up With the Cold Weather

Monday, December 25th, 2023

If you have a heat pump, you may notice that your home doesn’t go quite as warm as you would like as temperatures drop lower and lower. Heat pumps have a unique way of providing heat to homes, and sometimes this method cannot stand up to extremely cold temperatures.

There are a few ways that you can know if your heat pump is struggling to keep your home warm this winter. If you notice any of them, you can give our team a call and schedule heat pump repair in Charlottesville, VA. We can check your heat pump to make sure that there are no issues contributing to the decline in operation. You can keep reading to learn why your heat pump may not be able to keep your home as warm as you would like and what we can do about it.

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Need a New Heating System? Here Are Several of Your Options

Monday, December 11th, 2023

If it’s time to upgrade your heater this winter season you have a variety of options to choose from. Even if your current heater has served you very well over the years, you may still want to switch to a different type of system this time around. We’re here to help with heating in Charlottesville, VA.  

Give our team a call to schedule an in-home assessment to review your various heater options. We can talk about how each unit would work in your home as well as the pros and cons of each one. You can also keep reading to learn more about heating systems like boilers, heat pumps, and furnaces. 

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Tips for Keeping Your Gas Furnace Running Safely

Monday, November 27th, 2023

Safety should always be top of mind, no matter what type of heater you have. But gas furnaces require an even higher safety standard. Gas is colorless and odorless so you may not realize you have a leak unless you have carbon monoxide detectors installed.

Aside from just waiting for something to happen, you can also take preventive action to keep your family’s safety as a top priority. If you think there’s something wrong with your gas furnace, give our team a call to schedule an appointment for furnace repair in Crozet, VA. You can also keep reading to learn more about gas furnace safety and how you can stay ahead of potential issues.

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There’s No Such Thing as a “Small” Heating Problem!

Monday, November 13th, 2023

We tend to categorize heating problems into small ones and big ones. Of course, problems usually fall onto a spectrum where some problems are less significant and others are more significant. The issue with this is that no heater problem is actually small at all. 

All heater problems or potential problems should be treated the same. If you suspect that anything is wrong with your heater, please give us a call to schedule heating repair in Crozet, VA. It’s the best way to stay ahead of a complete heater breakdown or more extensive damage inside of the system. You can keep reading to learn more about why small problems are just as significant when it comes to your heater.

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Here’s Why We Recommend Fall Maintenance for Your Furnace

Monday, October 16th, 2023

If you’ve been going back-and-forth between whether or not you need to schedule fall furnace maintenance, consider this your sign. It’s time to schedule the appointment and make the investment in your heater. 

Now is actually a great time to schedule furnace service in Ruckersville, VA. You can make sure that your furnace is in great working order for the coming winter season. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of furnace maintenance, and also what tasks our team completes during the appointment.

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Is It Time for a Furnace Upgrade?

Monday, April 5th, 2021

Winters have just rolled around, and you may be wondering why it is chiller indoors even though you have the heat going. You may ask yourself questions, such as: “Is my furnace working properly?” and “Is it time for a furnace upgrade?” Today, we will educate you on the signs that signal a faulty furnace.

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Why Kettling Is Bad News

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

Boilers are powerful heaters for homes around here. Using the power of heated water cycled through pipes in the home, a boiler can help to provide radiant heat on the coldest of days. That is, it can do this as long as it is working properly. If there is a problem that is hindering your boiler’s ability to do its job, it’s going to affect your home comfort. It’s also going to affect your energy bills in the long run. This is why it is important to know when to contact a professional for a boiler repair in Afton, VA.

Our team works hard to provide prompt and effective repair services to homes throughout the area. However, to do this we need you to contact us and let us know there is a problem we can help with. With that in mind, we want to tell you about one of the most common signs a boiler needs repairs: kettling.

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How to Figure Out If Something Is Wrong With Your Boiler

Monday, February 8th, 2021

woman-doing-researchBoilers are known for being powerful systems. Using radiant heat, a boiler can create strong warmth that permeates throughout the house. It is a system that you can find in multiple homes for heating in Charlottesville, VA. It is also, of course, a system that should always be handled by a trained professional.

If your boiler is acting up, then getting repairs for the system as soon as possible is your best option. Waiting on repairs is only going to lead to higher operating costs and put your boiler at risk of needing an early replacement. Scheduling boiler repairs as soon as possible will ensure your comfort without a higher cost. That is what we are here to help with.

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Do You Need to Retire Your Old Heater?

Monday, December 14th, 2020

Just because you have a heating system doesn’t necessarily mean you are going to have reliable heat. An old heating system that needs to be retired is likely to be less effective, or even completely ineffective, at providing you with warmth. It’s like having a car that barely runs or doesn’t run at all—you have a car but you aren’t going anywhere.

When it comes to keeping Crozet, VA heating systems in working order, you can come to Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning for help. We can identify if and when you need to retire your old heater and then work with you through the replacement process.

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Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Heating

Monday, November 16th, 2020

You just got home from a long day and all you want is to get the chill out of your home and curl up on the couch to relax. You are finally comfy with a book when you start to notice that, while the heat pump is running, it isn’t warming up the house at all. This is never a good sign.

When your heat pump isn’t operating properly, it may mean it needs a heater repair in Charlottesville, VA. If this is the case, you should reach out to Mack Morris Heating & Air Conditioning for the services you need.

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