Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Blythewood’

Get Ahead of Your Spring Plumbing Checklist

Monday, February 3rd, 2025
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It might not seem like it, but spring is coming, and it will be here sooner than you might expect. It’s time to make some springtime plans! Think about planting flowers, doing spring cleaning, and scheduling maintenance.

Don’t forget about your plumbing! We’ve got some suggestions for getting ahead of schedule. This spring plumbing checklist will help to make sure you’ll be ready.

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New Refrigerant Requirements in 2025

Monday, January 6th, 2025
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Like any industry, HVAC manufacturing changes over time. When new approaches are discovered, new materials become available, or old methods are less than ideal, people move forward. And in recent years, there have been some exciting changes in the world of air conditioners and heat pumps!

Multi-phase compressors, variable-speed fans, and new ways of constructing coils have all improved AC and heat pump efficiency and made it possible to save a lot of energy. And there’s a new change coming that you should know about. The type of refrigerant being used in AC and heat pump systems is changing. Why? How will it affect you? We’ll tell you all about it.

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Signs Your Water Heater Needs Repair

Monday, October 28th, 2024
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Your water heater is an investment. You don’t want to waste the money you put into purchasing it and having it installed! You certainly don’t want to have to replace the whole system anytime soon. That means you can’t afford to let it deteriorate. When it needs repair, you must get it done as promptly as possible.

But you’re not a plumber. How can you tell, short of ending up in an ice-cold shower, that something is wrong with your water heater? If you suspect something might be off, check out our guide on why your water heater might be making that noise for additional insights.

Come with us as we take a peek at the signs that a water heater needs repair. After reading this, you’ll know exactly what to watch for.

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Cold & Flu Season Is Coming: How’s Your Air Quality?

Monday, September 16th, 2024
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Ahh, fall! The temperatures each day are getting cooler. The mornings are feeling crisp. The season of school buses is upon us, and kids are bringing home school pictures, book order forms … and germs. We will soon be spending more and more time indoors, and the likelihood of catching a bug from all that recirculated air will be very high. What can you do about it?

In your home, you can make sure that the air you and your family are breathing is of the highest possible quality. With cold and flu season approaching, it’s the perfect time to get a UV air purifier. How do they work? Are they safe? Here are the answers you need.

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Signs Your Home Needs Electrical Rewiring

Monday, August 19th, 2024
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Electrical issues in your home are no fun to live with. They also pose some very serious hazards to yourself and your family, so you should never ignore them.

Electrical rewiring may sound like an intimidating and enormous project, but it’s actually quite straightforward for an electrician, and you shouldn’t be too overwhelmed to consider it. But is it something you need?

We’ll explain what electrical issues we’re talking about and exactly what risks you’re living with if you don’t get professional help with those issues. Here are some strong indicators that your home needs electrical rewiring. If you spot any of these signs, it’s time to hire an electrician.

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