Elliott-McElwee, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Egg Harbor Township’

Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Switching to Cooling Mode

Monday, May 8th, 2023

As the temperatures are warming up, you may be ready to switch your heat pump over from heating mode to cooling mode. But after a long winter season, sometimes your heat pump can get stuck and struggle to switch back to cooling.

The good news is, there are a few things that you can troubleshoot on your own before giving us a call for heat pump service in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Keep reading to learn more about why your heat pump isn’t switching to cooling mode and what you can do about it. If you can’t solve the problem on your own, you’re always welcome to give us a call and we will come out and do a thorough inspection of your system. We won’t just fix the problem, we’ll help you figure out the root cause and hopefully prevent it from happening again in the future. 

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Deciding Between a Furnace Repair or Replacement

Monday, February 13th, 2023

This winter season has given most of us a hard time. As you can imagine, your heater has had to put in a lot of work. It’s probably still putting in a good deal of work even as you’re reading this.

At this point, your furnace heater may have a couple more months of use before it can be shut down for the year. You will need to consider if your furnace needs some helpful upkeep to make it through the remainder of the cold weather.

Here is a quick guide to determine what furnace service in Egg Harbor Township, NJ you need to schedule: repairs or a full system replacement.

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Give Yourself the Gift of Better Heating

Monday, December 19th, 2022

What is a gift that everyone will enjoy? It’s likely you have more than one answer in your head but we want you to add a heater upgrade to that list.

Having reliable heating in your home is a great way to ensure that everyone stays comfortable during the coldest months of the year. We know it isn’t the most fun gift idea, but keeping your heater in working order is something everyone will be happy with.

If your heater has been struggling, the best gift you can give yourself and everyone in your home may be scheduling expert heating repair in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

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5 Reasons To Schedule Heater Maintenance Now

Monday, November 7th, 2022

The chillier that it gets, the faster our calendar will fill up with tune-ups and repairs to perform for homes throughout the area. That means that, if you haven’t already, it is a good idea to schedule heater maintenance now. That way you will be more likely to get the time and date selected that you want.

But we may be getting ahead of ourselves here. There’s a chance you are hesitating to get this service done because you aren’t sure if it is worth it. We’d like to tell you that it is! Here’s what you need to know about the benefits of regular maintenance for your heater.

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3 Reasons You’ll Love a Smart Thermostat

Monday, September 26th, 2022

You need a working and reliable thermostat in order to get any use out of your HVAC system. Trying to use your AC or heater without a thermostat would be like trying to drive a car without a steering wheel–pretty much impossible.

But that doesn’t mean you should settle for just any thermostat that is on the market. You want a thermostat that thinks like you meaning that it knows your comfort preferences and helps you save money. A smart thermostat can be the best match for you in this case.

Read on to learn more about the benefits of opting for a smart thermostat installation in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

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Help Your Heat Pump Now For Year-Round Comfort

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Do you have a heat pump in your house? If so, then you are likely somewhat familiar with how helpful these systems can be. After all, they can transfer heat in and out of the house!

Just because this system can serve you all year doesn’t mean it is going to do so without a small amount of help. In the same way that you want to drive your car properly to ensure it lasts a long time, you want to keep your heat pump in good condition in order to help it do its job well for as long as possible.

We want to help you keep your home comfortable which is why we have provided these tips to ensure that your heat pump is able to stay in good working order.

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5 Indicators That You Are Due For a New Thermostat

Monday, August 15th, 2022
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Thermostats are vital to your home comfort.

Think of it like this. You and your air conditioner speak two completely different languages and your thermostat serves as a translator. With this system, your AC understands what it needs to do and when.

So what happens when your thermostat runs into trouble? Well in some cases, your thermostat may just need a break. In other cases though, your thermostat isn’t going to be able to do its job.

Needing a new thermostat is something that you need to take care of quickly. We’re here to help get you started by teaching you the signs that warn you it’s time to upgrade.

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5 Signs That This May Be Your AC’s Last Summer

Monday, July 18th, 2022

How well is your air conditioner working? Maybe you’ve noticed an uptick in problems with your system or a gradual decrease in your comfort level. You’ve been diligent about maintenance and filter checks but they don’t seem to be making a difference. If this situation sounds familiar, then you may have a system in need of an AC replacement in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

Whether you need to replace your system now or you need to prepare to get your replacement done as soon as summer wraps up, you’ll need to be prepared. Here are the warning signs that will let you know it’s time to start discussing your AC options with a technician.

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The Impact of Dirty Ducts

Monday, May 23rd, 2022

Having clean ductwork in your home will make a bigger difference for your home’s comfort than you may think. In fact, you may not even realize that the cleanliness of your ductwork plays a role in your overall comfort.

The truth is that your ducts can collect a large amount of debris in them over time. And eventually, that level of debris will get bad enough that it can create some negative impacts on your home. Thankfully we provide duct cleaning in Egg Harbor Township, NJ which can help you address this problem.

Read on to discover everything you need to know about dirty ducts and the importance of duct cleaning.

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Do You Have a Refrigerant Leak?

Monday, April 25th, 2022

Leaks of any kind aren’t good news in your house. But the leaks we are discussing today aren’t the ones involved in your plumbing. Instead, this leak is one in your air conditioning in Egg Harbor Township, NJ.

No matter what kind of air conditioner you have, a leak is never going to be good. But the worst kind of leak that your system can develop is a refrigerant leak. Refrigerant is kind of like the lifeblood of your system so, without it, you really don’t have a working AC.

Let’s look at how you can figure out if you have a refrigerant leak so you can get it repaired quickly.

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