Frequently Asked Questions About HVAC & Plumbing in Your Dayton Home
As a local leading service provider for Dayton heating, cooling and plumbing, the Wind Bender Mechanical Services, LLC team is honored to also be able to share important information with our customers. That includes providing answers to your questions such as the following frequently asked questions:
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. In other words, it is the comfort system of a home and many specialists in this area are referred to as HVAC technicians or companies.
Changing the filter for your heating and cooling system is something that can easily be done by a homeowner. While there is no one answer for every homeowner, generally this is something that should be done on a monthly basis. This is especially true during times of peak use. A filter gets dirty and this dirt can restrict or block the airflow. If you look at the filter and light would be obscured by the collection of dirt and dust, it is already too dirty.
It is a good idea to have your heating and cooling system looked at twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring. This is especially true if the system is an older one. This gives you a chance to have a tune-up before the peak heating and cooling season starts and will prepare it for a great deal of use.
There are a number of factors that can help determine if you need just repairs or if it is time for replacement for your heating and air conditioning system. If the system is near the age that is the life expectancy for an HVAC system, replacement makes more sense. The severity of the repair needs is another. Plus, if the cost of the repairs is 50%or greater than the current value, it is time to opt for replacement over repairs.
Most people think that a leak is an obvious thing to detect, like a dripping faucet. The truth of the matter is that the average leak is located someplace that you cannot even see. If you notice a spike in your water bill or can hear running water when no one is using the water, these are good indications that you have a leak.
It is still too common a practice that a homeowner takes it upon themselves to try to DIY their plumbing problem by using store-bought drain cleaning liquids. First of all, these usually do not get to the root of the underlying issue, they simply move a clog providing a quick but temporary fix. Plus, they can seriously damage your pipes, doing more harm than good.