Robbins Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Aztec’

Is it Time to Replace Your Heater?

Monday, April 17th, 2023
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Your furnace can last for a very long time. However, once your furnace is around 15 years old, it’s time to begin thinking about replacement. Planning is a great way to stay ahead of surprise breakdowns because you’re already preparing for the next step. But how do you know that it is actually time to replace your heater? 

There are some signs that you can watch for, or you can get expert help in heating repair in Aztec, NM. Our team can offer a furnace inspection to give you an idea of how much longer you can expect your furnace to last. You can also keep reading to learn about the signs that you can watch for when your furnace is nearing the end of its life.

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Dangers of a Cracked Heat Exchanger in Your Gas Furnace

Monday, March 6th, 2023
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If you have a gas furnace, then it has a heat exchanger and it is vital that this component stays completely airtight and pressurized for the duration of its lifespan. The tiniest hole or a crack in a heat exchanger can mean having to replace the entire unit. Sure, heater damage in other types of systems is alarming, but when you consider that carbon monoxide and other toxic fumes can leak into your home from a gas furnace, you want to take heat exchanger cracks seriously.

The good news is, with proper care you can help prevent heat exchanger cracks. You can also learn how to identify heat exchanger cracks early and keep your family safe and healthy. If you suspect that you have a heat exchanger crack and need gas furnace repair in Aztec, NM, our team can help. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about why heat exchanger cracks are so dangerous. 

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Signs That Your Heat Pump Needs Immediate Repair

Monday, January 23rd, 2023
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If you have a heat pump, you want to take care of it, so that your home stays warm in the winter and cool in the summer. After all, a heat pump is an all-in-one system that acts as a heater in the winter and an air conditioner in the summer. It’s a great solution for indoor temperature control – when it’s working right.

Putting in double the work can increase the chances that you need heat pump repair in Aztec, NM. Luckily, our team is here to help. You can read on to learn about the signs that your heat pump needs immediate repair, and then you can give us a call with your questions or concerns, or just to schedule an appointment.

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Should You Switch to an Electric Furnace Instead of Gas?

Monday, December 12th, 2022
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If you currently have a gas furnace but you’re shopping for a new system, you may be wondering about the benefits of having an electric furnace. Sure, a gas heater offers a lot of benefits like reliable and efficient heat. But electricity has its own list of benefits. 

Switching over to a different type of heating system is a big decision. It may be the right choice for your family, but it may not. Our team has seen it all, and we know everything there is to know about electric furnaces in Aztec, NM. Our team can help you decide if you should switch to an electric furnace instead of gas. 

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3 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, July 25th, 2022

If you saw a big gust of wind packed with dust and debris headed your way, would you just walk into it with your eyes open? Likely not!

If you knew about the level of debris that could be floating around in your home, you might not want to spend too much time indoors either. But what are you going to do, in mid-summer, if you have poor indoor air quality? The air may be fresher outside but it is also extremely hot and uncomfortable.

What do you do?

Hopefully, you reach out to us because we can help. With one of our expert technicians, you can work to figure out which indoor air quality system or service that will clean up the air flowing throughout your home.

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Why a Refrigerant Leak Needs Immediate Service

Monday, April 18th, 2022
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Refrigerant is the substance that makes your air conditioner the system that it is. Without it, your AC would essentially just be a large and rather overly expensive fan.

This is why, if you see any indicators that you have a refrigerant leak in your AC, you should schedule air conditioner repair in Aztec immediately. Getting that repair as soon as you can will help save you money on your energy expenses and can end up meaning the difference between a repair and replacement.

Let’s delve into what refrigerant is, why it is important, and why a refrigerant leak is a big problem.

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Make Sure Your AC Is Ready To Keep You Cool

Monday, March 21st, 2022

Would you go on a road trip without having your car checked out? Or would you participate in a marathon without any training to prepare yourself physically? We’d hope that the answer to both of these questions is no!

Preparation is vital to so many different things and this includes your home comfort. We aren’t just talking about preparing to switch your air conditioner on though. Much like training for the marathon, your air conditioner needs maintenance services in Aztec to prepare for the challenge of summer.

Have you scheduled your maintenance appointment yet? If not, read on to discover how it will benefit you, and then contact us to book a visit from an expert technician.

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Would You Benefit From a Heat Pump?

Monday, February 28th, 2022

Have you heard about heat pumps? These systems provide some impressive benefits when installed in just about any home, not the least of which is the ability to keep your home comfortable all year long!

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That’s right. We said all year long.

Heat pumps take the principle of moving heat, which is used by most air conditioners, and apply it throughout the year by finding a way to move heat in AND out of the house. It may sound too good to be true but it isn’t!

If you are on the hunt for a good comfort system for your home, then it may be a good idea to consider a heat pump mini split. Let’s look at what makes these systems so wonderful so you know if it is the right fit for you.

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Does Your Heater Need Repairs?

Monday, November 1st, 2021
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Your heating system is about to get a lot more use soon. That means you need it in proper working order, so you can stay warm on the coldest days and nights that are ahead. This won’t be possible though if your heating has a repair need. A hidden or unknown issue can destroy your comfort and seriously damage your system.

Yes, your system can plausibly still operate with a repair need. But the truth is that this puts it at a far higher risk of completely breaking down, or needing an early replacement. The best course of action to take when your system needs repairs is to schedule a heating repair in Aztec.

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Indicators Your Furnace Needs Help

Monday, February 22nd, 2021
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It is no secret that our winter weather can be downright cold. That’s why it is so important to have an efficient and powerful furnace in your home to keep those cold temperatures at bay. The incredible work that your furnace usually does keeps you comfortably warm but it also makes it far more obvious when something is wrong with the system.

Honestly, it’s probably a good thing that a furnace malfunction can be so easily obvious to residents within the home. This means that you are more likely to call for a furnace repair in Aztec, NM in a shorter amount of time. The only question you may have is, aside from poor heating, what are the indicators that you do need repairs?

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