Elliott-McElwee, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Vineland’

Break Free From the Heat With an AC Repair

Monday, July 4th, 2022

Summer is here and the heat came along with it! But that doesn’t mean that you want a hot home. Modern air conditioners are made to keep your home’s indoor environment comfortable even when the temperatures outside are too hot to be enjoyable.

This doesn’t mean that your air conditioner is going to do its job properly every time though. Even if you schedule maintenance every year, you may encounter problems with your cooling system. So what should you do if your AC isn’t working right this early in the summer? Don’t let the heat take over! Schedule an air conditioner repair in Vineland, NJ with our reliable team so you can enjoy a cool home again.

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Should You Install An Air Purifier In Your Home?

Monday, June 20th, 2022

When it comes to enjoying a truly comfortable home, you shouldn’t stop at just making sure that you have a good AC and heater installed. Temperature control is important but it is only part of the equation. The other part of the equation is your indoor air quality.

With that said, achieving good indoor air quality isn’t exactly something you can do with a dust cloth and some elbow grease. You may need some extra help getting your home’s air quality into good condition. That’s exactly what a whole-house air purification system can help you do.

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What Does It Take To Size an AC?

Monday, May 9th, 2022
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The summers in our area are nothing to scoff at. You need a reliable AC unit in your home to help keep things temperate on sweltering days. But even if you have the most efficient air conditioning system possible in your home, if it was installed improperly, it won’t offer the help you truly need.

Getting an expert AC installation in Vineland, NJ will ensure that you have a system that works correctly for the longest amount of time. There are plenty of reasons that you need a professional to perform your installation–one of which is that they know how to correctly size your AC.

Let us explain why the sizing is so important to your air conditioning system so you know why professional service is your best option.

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The Importance Of Changing Your Heater’s Filter

Monday, January 17th, 2022

It is a good idea to look for different things you can do to help keep your heater in good condition. Any system for heating in Vineland needs a little assistance to keep itself running effectively and efficiently.

Let’s be clear here though. Any serious service for your heater should be taken care of by a professional only. But this doesn’t mean your hands are tied. There are certain tasks that individuals like you can accomplish to ensure the proper function of your system.

One such task that is highly important to help your heater is to change your system filter regularly. If you didn’t know this before, let’s discuss why this is such a vital task to take care of.

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How to Avoid a Frozen Evaporator Coil

Monday, August 16th, 2021

On a hot day the sound of something icy cold can be extremely pleasant. While ice cold water or even ice cream is great to help you cool off, an icy evaporator coil in your air conditioner is not.

If you didn’t know this already the collection of ice along your evaporator coil is a sign that you need to schedule air conditioning repairs in Vineland, NJ as soon as possible. But let’s back up and assume you aren’t at the “frozen” stage yet. How do you prevent ice from building up on your evaporator coil? We can give you some tips to help you avoid this chilly issue.

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How Are Your Ducts Doing?

Monday, June 21st, 2021

Ever driven on a bad road? Bumpy pavement, potholes, and tree roots can make a stretch of asphalt pretty hard to handle, even if you were in a good off-roading vehicle. This means that it will take longer to get to your destination and the journey certainly won’t be pleasant. If the road is bad enough you may even have to give up and turn around without reaching your destination. The same concept applies to your ductwork and its role in getting cool air in your home.

Much like how a bad road can make it near-impossible for you to reach your destination, dirty or leaking ductwork can create the same hindrance for the cool air your AC produces. This is why keeping your ductwork in good shape is so important. We keep every aspect of your home comfort in mind which is why duct sealing and repair are some of the HVAC services in Vineland, NJ that we offer. Learn more below.

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Is It Time for a Heater Upgrade?

Monday, March 29th, 2021

The majority of the calls we receive right before winter hits are about heater upgrades. People dealing with broken, old, and damaged heaters call us when they start to panic about the cold that lies ahead. Most heater upgrades that we tend to are due to negligence in maintenance or not replacing the heater when it shows signs of failure.

So, why wait for winter to get your heater upgraded when you can get the job done now? Let’s look at 4 signs your heater needs an upgrade:

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Don’t Ignore Poor Airflow

Monday, February 15th, 2021
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On a cold day, there is nothing quite so satisfying as walking indoors and feeling yourself enveloped by warm air. In many cases, this provides an immediate feeling of relief and comfort. This makes it all the more apparent when something is wrong with your home heating system. You expect to walk into that nice warm environment and instead find yourself disappointed by a lukewarm or cold room.

What is to blame? Is something up with your heater or did someone forget to turn it on perhaps? There are plenty of reasons why your home heating system may malfunction. We want to focus on just one for today: poor airflow.

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