Yost & Campbell Heating, Cooling & Generators Blog: Archive for September, 2020

Getting Back Into the Swing of Things: Heater Checklist

Monday, September 21st, 2020

It’s about that time of year where we put away our air conditioners and take out our heaters. That’s all well and good until someone takes out a heater that’s not working well. Then things get a lot more complicated.

Our main goal is to keep homes in our area warm and toasty this fall, winter, and spring. We don’t care about selling the latest and greatest technology if it doesn’t benefit our customers. To get everyone in the area started on the right track, we’re going to list our heater checklist. This can help remind those homeowners who forgot to schedule HVAC maintenance in Westchester to start gearing up for colder temperatures.

Between heater maintenance and a few DIY tips and tricks, anyone’s system can be ready to face the months ahead.

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4 AC Noises Never to Ignore

Monday, September 7th, 2020

What kind of noises does an air conditioner make? If anyone out there said “gentle whooshing noise of air coming from a vent” or “a clicking sound when it started up or stopped,” then they would be right. However, if they started saying things like “buzzing” or “rattling,” then there’s something we need to address.

Air conditioners are not supposed to make noises aside from the two we first mentioned. Anything else can be a sign that there is something wrong and it needs to be repaired. While it might be easy to call for AC repair in Harrison, NY, the important part is calling for help when it’s needed the most. Waiting too long while a noise impairs the cooling ability of a machine could spell higher energy bills and a shorter system lifespan.

Let’s take a look at some of the noises an air conditioner can make.

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