Balanced Air, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Wesley Chapel’

5 Typical Heat Pump Problems

Monday, July 24th, 2023

Heat pumps are efficient and versatile HVAC systems that provide both heating and cooling for homes. However, like any mechanical equipment, they are not immune to issues. As a homeowner, it’s essential to be aware of common heat pump problems to recognize when it’s time to seek professional assistance.

Owning a heat pump comes with many benefits, but it’s essential to be aware of potential problems that may arise. If you experience any of these common heat pump issues, it’s crucial to contact a licensed HVAC technician for heat pump repair in Wesley Chapel, FL. Attempting DIY solutions can be risky and may void any existing warranties.

In this blog post, we will discuss five frequent heat pump problems that homeowners may encounter.

Continue Reading

Why You Should Always Schedule AC Maintenance Each Spring

Saturday, March 4th, 2023
tools-on-ac-unit

We aim to cover a variety of topics on our blog to give our readers important information about their home comfort systems. But there’s one topic we come back to each year at the start of the spring: air conditioning maintenance. This is one of the most important services that we offer because of how much it rewards our customers. 

We don’t want you to miss out on the advantages of these regular AC tune-ups and inspections. The savings in time, money, and improved comfort are simply too great. So here is your annual reminder to schedule maintenance for your AC this spring. 

In fact, you might as well call us now to arrange for your AC maintenance in Wesley Chapel, FL and get an early start. Florida weather can switch over to extreme heat at almost any time, and professional AC maintenance makes sure you’re ready.

Continue Reading

My Furnace Keeps Shutting Off Early—What’s Wrong?

Monday, January 9th, 2023
cold-man-with-thermostat

Right at a time when Florida has gotten fantastically cold winter weather and you need your home’s furnace more than ever, it starts shutting down early on you. What’s happening and how can you stop it?

The simple answer is that your furnace is short cycling and you’ll probably need to call our experts for furnace repair in Wesley Chapel, FL to make it work right again. 

There’s a longer answer as well, and if you want the lowdown on your furnace slowdown, follow up below.

Continue Reading

Is an Early Summer AC Upgrade Necessary?

Monday, June 6th, 2022

question-markLiving in the Tampa Bay area means that we get to enjoy warm temperatures throughout the majority of the year. Although we’re accustomed to warm weather, this doesn’t mean that it doesn’t peak through the summer months. If you think back to this time last year and recall your air conditioner struggling through this season, then we suggest making changes to your air conditioning system now to avoid the same fate the year.

We understand that the thought of an upgrade can seem daunting, but our professionals are the ones to make it easy. We understand air conditioning in Wesley Chapel, FL and we always treat our professionals like family. We’ll make sure that you receive the air conditioning you deserve this season. 

Continue Reading

Making a Change for the Fall: What to Know About Getting a Heat Pump

Monday, September 13th, 2021

air-conditioner-units-near-grassFall is almost here, and no matter what the weather outside currently is, you’ll start making plans for lower temperatures. Part of your plans this year might include a heat pump installation Wesley Chapel, FL. Heat pumps are popular choices in Florida because they can function well in both modes: heating and cooling. If this is what has you interested in replacing your old HVAC system with a heat pump, you’re already on the right track for great comfort. 

Before you go further into finding a heat pump, we have important general information about heat pump installation that will help you with making your decision.

Continue Reading

Can My Gas Furnace Become Dangerous?

Monday, February 15th, 2021

natural-gas-furnaceBurning natural gas in any appliance produces byproducts that can potentially be harmful to people. This is the basic way that combusting fuel works—after all, a fireplace can be dangerous if the smoke from the fire isn’t allowed to vent up the chimney and instead gets pushed into the home.

This is a way of saying that, yes, a gas furnace can become dangerous the same way that combustion of any kind in a home can create dangers. That doesn’t mean that it’s common, or that you should feel afraid that your gas furnace is always on the verge of becoming a danger for your family. The modern gas furnace is built to extremely high standards and must pass numerous government requirements before one can be allowed into a house. 

Continue Reading

My Furnace Is Making Weird Noises! What’s Wrong?

Monday, February 1st, 2021

surprised-by-loud-soundAlthough odd noises coming from your furnace may be annoying, there is a good reason to be thankful for them: they can warn you when something is wrong that needs the help of HVAC professionals to correct. Furnaces aren’t yet advanced enough where they can automatically determine what their malfunctions are and communicate the data to their owners. Maybe someday we’ll have that technology. For right now, you’ll have to settle for paying attention to warning noises so you know to call us for furnace service in Wesley Chapel, FL.

Anyway, let’s look into what these sounds might mean…

Continue Reading

Midwinter Blues? It May Be Time for a New Heating System

Monday, January 18th, 2021

setting-thermostatA Florida winter may not be a bone-chiller, but it can get damp and drafty—especially for a home that doesn’t have a proper heating system in place. 

But let’s say that you do have a good heating system installed. Professionals put it in and it’s provided reliable heat for you through several winter seasons. Now you’re starting to feel the pinch of cold. You just aren’t feeling comfortable indoors. You check the thermostat, and it’s set where you usually have it. You start to push it up further to see if that will help… 

Whoa, stop right there! If you are having to raise the thermostat from the setting you usually find comfortable, something is not working with the heater (or possibly the thermostat). If you’ve had your heating system for more than a decade, it may be time to consider getting a new one.

Continue Reading

What’s the Best Heating Choice If I Want to Save Money?

Monday, December 21st, 2020

piles-of-billsIf you want to save money on heating during the winter, you’ve already made a great choice: you live in a state that has warm winters!

But a climate like Florida’s does present a specific challenge during winter: we still experience cool weather, enough that we need to have home heating systems, and finding a heating system that works at the best energy-efficiency for the short period it runs can be tricky. For a place where winters are often below freezing, putting in a powerful gas furnace is the easy choice. But a powerful heating system may be a wasteful heating system for Florida. 

Continue Reading

The Off-Season Maintenance Steps for Your AC

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

air-conditioning-with-flowersAlthough we’re going to call winter the “off-season” for your air conditioning system, we know that this means something different in Florida than it does in, say, Minnesota. The AC won’t shut down and stay off for months. Rather, it will simply see less work. The hot days will still come around and your air conditioning in Wesley Chapel, FL must be ready for them.

This is why taking steps to maintain your air conditioner during the off-season is important. These are basic precautions to ensure the best performance from the system whenever you need it during the coming months. When spring arrives, you can arrange for the professional maintenance the AC requires to handle yet another hot and humid Florida summer.

Continue Reading