Fulmer Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Columbia’

What You Should Know About Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, April 4th, 2022

You want a home that offers your the best level of comfort possible. We see our fair share of uncomfortable days so having a home that offers a safe haven from unpleasant weather is a great relief. But what do you do if you indoor air quality is mucking things up?

Temperature control is obviously a big factor in your comfort level. But the other half is your indoor air quality. Poor air quality in your home can ruin your comfort and mess with other aspects of your home as well.

Here is some important information that we believe every resident of Columbia needs to know about their indoor air quality.

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Kick Off Spring Leak-Free

Monday, March 21st, 2022
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There is nothing that can ruin a good spring day quite as quickly as a leak can. Suddenly, rather than catching up on a good TV show or enjoying a family meal outsdoors, you will find yourself hunting for a way to resolve the leak and minimize the water damage.

We want you to know that we can help you address that bothersome leak. We can even help to catch leaks before they do any damage to your home. All you need to do is reach out for leak detection in Columbia, SC. We can provide helpful repairs from there!

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Are You Ready For a New Air Conditioner?

Monday, March 7th, 2022
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There is a little while yet until we get into the hotter days of the year. But you don’t want to find yourself stuck without a good cooling system when the real heat does hit. That’s why we want you to think hard about how well your air conditioner has been doing.

If you have been worried about the state of your cooling system, we’d say it may be time to consider if you should repair it or if you are getter off getting an air conditioner replacement in Columbia, SC.

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Get Your Bi-Annual Heat Pump Tune-Up Now!

Monday, February 21st, 2022
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You have a heat pump in your home that you rely on to keep you comfortable. But here’s the unique thing: you can rely on this system all year long. Heat pumps can move heat into your home and out of it too.

You likely already knew all this but it doesnt make it any less impressive. What this does bring up for some people is how often your heat pump will need maintenance service in Columbia, SC.

Most people are used to getting maintenance for their heater or AC system once a year. But what happens when your heating and cooling comes from the same system? The truth is that you need twice as much maintenance when you have a heat pump!

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Have a Hissing Furnace? Here’s Why That’s Bad.

Monday, January 24th, 2022
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You know what your furnace usually sounds like while it is in operation. But the new noise that you’ve been picking up on isn’t something that sounds entirely wrong.

Hissing can be tricky. It isn’t quite the same as the whoosh of air you’d expect from a functioning furnace heater. But it isn’t exactly a concerning noise the way a boom or screech would be.

Don’t be fooled. Hissing can indicate the need for furnace repair in Columbia, SC to address a very serious problem: a cracked heat exchanger.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Kick Off the New Year With a Water Heater Flush

Monday, January 10th, 2022
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All year long your water heater is used regularly. Think about whether there is ever a day when you don’t use this system. Chances are you have to be on vacation and away from the house for that to be possible.

The strain of regular use over the course of a year adds up. At this point, you may be starting to notice the impact of regular use on your water heater. It doesn’t have to mean you are without hot water. But regular wear and tear can lead to a need for a water heater repair in Columbia, SC such as a water heater flush.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Questions to Ask When Choosing a New Heater

Monday, November 15th, 2021
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Have you started using your heater yet? Our nights have gotten pretty cold lately, so there is a good chance you have. If this is the case, we want to ask how your heater is doing. If you answer that your heater has barely been functional, then we want to let you know that you don’t have to put up with poor comfort.

A poorly working heater, or one that isn’t really working at all, isn’t worth fretting over. When your heater reaches the end of its lifespan, you have every reason to replace it. But that means going through the process of finding a new system, which can feel overwhelming for some people.

Selecting a system for heating installation in Columbia, SC is no small task, but it is one that we can help make easier. Let’s look at some of the questions you’ll need to ask when choosing your next heating system so you feel better equipped to make an informed decision.

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Tips for Handling Clogged Drains

Monday, November 1st, 2021

You’ve been going at it for a while with the plunger, but whatever is clogging that drain in your kitchen or bathroom is refusing to budge. This is a highly frustrating situation that we encounter in homes all over Columbia, SC. Thankfully, we can also offer the solution to the problem.

Clogged drains aren’t uncommon, but sometimes they do take more than just some elbow grease to clear. But before you go get that chemical drain cleaner, hear us out. We’ve provided you with a quick guide to walk you through this process and give you the long-term fix you want.

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How to Tell You Need a New Water Heater

Monday, October 18th, 2021
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Imagine trying to get through the coming months without a water heater. Sure, you could try to boil enough water to enjoy a lukewarm bath, but it wouldn’t be effective and it certainly wouldn’t be efficient. It pays to pay attention to the condition and performance of your water heater, especially when it starts to have trouble.

No water heater will last forever, unfortunately. But needing to replace yours shouldn’t ruin your week. That’s why we want to help you out. Being prepared for when you’ll need to replace your water heater is a great way to ensure that, when the time comes, you only have a brief interruption in one or two days of your week.

Here’s what you need to know.

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5 Signs of a Struggling Air Conditioner

Monday, September 20th, 2021
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Summer may be wrapping up according to the calendar, but things won’t be cooling off here for a while yet. Sure, we will get some cooler temperatures, but we still have several weeks until that happens. Until things change, we need to be able to keep our homes comfortably cool—and that’s hard to do if your air conditioner is malfunctioning.

With fall around the corner, it is important to remember that you should still pay some attention to your air conditioner, even if you are starting to use it less. Any issues that are going to pop up usually do so around this time, after all. If your system is struggling, you need to schedule an air conditioning repair in Columbia, SC before you even start to think about your heater.

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