FULMER

What Happens When Your Evaporator Coil Gets Dirty?

July 13th, 2020

We always encourage our customers to clean their vents and replace or clean their filters on a regular basis. This is because it helps your air quality and helps keep the interior of your air conditioning system as well. Trust us when we tell you that you don’t want dust and debris inside of your AC unit–and it’s not just because it will make you sneeze more often.

When it comes to factors that can hinder your cooling comfort during summer, there is one part of your system that is extremely important to the process: your evaporator coil. And if your evaporator coil gets dirty it will create all kinds of issues for you and your system’s wellbeing.

Learn more about the importance of your AC system’s evaporator coil and how we can help keep you comfortable this summer with our AC services.

Beat the Humidity With This HVAC Addition

June 29th, 2020

Have you noticed that the air in your house feels distinctly … heavy, as of late? This may be a sign that you are having a problem with the humidity level in your home. While you don’t want to have air that is devoid of all moisture, because yes that is just as uncomfortable, you definitely don’t want to have a house that is holding in extra humidity and messing with your comfort.

Humidity is problematic in the fight to keep your house cool because that airborne moisture is great at holding onto heat. You may be wondering then how you are supposed to combat it. The answer comes in the form of a new addition to your HVAC system: a dehumidifier.

Do You Know How Important Your Air Filter Is?

June 15th, 2020

There are a lot of different moving parts involved in the operation of your air conditioner. Now, we aren’t saying that there are any parts that aren’t important. But there are some that are underestimated in the role they play. One of these parts is the air filter for your AC.

If you haven’t checked on your air filter, or you don’t know why you should bother, we would love to give you some extra information on the role of this part of your system. You don’t want your filter to go unattended for too long because it will cause major problems for your comfort this summer.

5 Signs That AC Repairs Are In Your Future

June 1st, 2020

Your air conditioner needs to be kept in good condition if you want it to be able to keep you cool this summer. The last thing you want is to come home expecting a nicely cooled home and instead walk into your own house-sized sauna. Thankfully, with regular maintenance and best practices you shouldn’t have to worry about this issue much–until you have an AC in need of repairs.

Yes, even a well-maintained air conditioner will need repair service at some point. The key is to make sure that you keep your eyes and ears peeled for any indicators that you need a repair so you can schedule an appointment right away. You don’t want to delay your AC repairs in Columbia and end up with an early system replacement in the middle of summer!

Have You Gotten Your Commercial AC Maintenance Yet?

May 18th, 2020

You work hard to keep your business running and doing what it is meant to do. From the lights that brighten everything to making sure that the floors are even so no one trips, you are careful with your business space and keep a watchful eye out to make sure that every penny spent on your business goes where it is meant to.

So when something is going on with your air conditioner, it probably isn’t a pleasant thing to realize that the money you are spending to keep your business comfortable on a hot day is going to waste.

You can avoid this problem by getting your yearly commercial AC maintenance in Lexington, SC.

4 Facts to Know About Geothermal Systems

May 4th, 2020

You’ve started to do some research on energy-efficient comfort systems and the result of geothermal systems in Columbia pops up. You’ve heard about the idea of geothermal HVAC systems before, but you never really gave the system much thought.

This time around, we are hoping to be able to give you some extra information. If you are on the hunt for a new comfort system, or are even trying to think about what comfort system you might want for a future home, we believe that a geothermal one should be a contender. If you are curious, we would love to tell you more about how great geothermal HVAC systems can be.

How Does Your Central AC Unit Work?

April 20th, 2020

Have you ever had the experience of having a technician explain a problem they are addressing in your air conditioner only to realize that half of what they are saying isn’t understandable? This isn’t meant to confuse you! Professionals know the technical terms for all of the different parts in your HVAC in Columbia, SC and it isn’t often that the average customer is going to know all that terminology.

With that said, we want to help. Rather than leaving you to perform a long Google search to understand what in your AC is malfunctioning, we are going to give you a brief overview of how your AC works so that the next time one of our techs visit you feel a little less out of your depth!

Schedule Your System Maintenance Now

April 6th, 2020

The temperatures in Irmo have been on a pretty steady upward trend. It can go from pleasantly warm to uncomfortably hot and muggy all too quickly. Thankfully, that is why you have an effective air conditioning system in your home.

This is a system that should be able to keep your house cool if it is working the way it is meant to. One way that you can ensure that your AC system is going to be up to the task of keeping your home comfortable is to schedule a yearly maintenance appointment with a professional.

Curious about why? Read on for answers.

Be Aware of Potential Post-Season Heating Repairs

March 23rd, 2020

Springtime can be a wild ride. One day it is nearing warmer temperatures and the sun is peeking through the clouds; the next day it is raining and cold. Thankfully, your heater is still working the way it is supposed to and your home remains the haven of comfort that you love.

Here’s the thing though: if you want to keep enjoying a warm and comfortable home, you have to make sure that your heater gets the care that it needs. This doesn’t mean you have to tell your heater that you love it. You just have to remember that it will need maintenance and repairs sometimes and, when it does, you should schedule these services ASAP.

For now let’s focus on one key area for concern: you may have more than one heating repair in Irmo, SC that might show up at the end of the heating season.

Prepping Your Heat Pump For the Switch

March 9th, 2020

Heat pumps in Columbia, SC are fantastic home comfort systems. Not only are they efficient with their energy use, quiet during operation, and able to offer custom control over your comfort, but they can also provide temperature-controlled air all year long. This is because a heat pump can offer both heating and cooling power to your home.

While this switch from heating mode to cooling mode can be as easy as switching the mode on the thermostat, things may not always be this simple. We want to make sure you can enjoy the comfort you deserve, so we want to give you some quick tips that will help you make sure your heat pump is fully ready to go come cooling season.