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5 HVAC Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners

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Owning a pet can offer companionship and unconditional love, but the responsibility shouldn't be taken lightly. As a pet owner, it's your responsibility to offer a safe and loving environment. This includes adding a little extra effort when it comes to your HVAC system. In this blog, our experienced heating and cooling company at the Lake of the Ozarks will give 5 HVAC maintenance tips for pet owners. 1. Be sure to change your filters. When you have a pet who lives indoors, it can be very common for your air filters within your HVAC system to become overwhelmed with pet dander or fur. When an air filter gets clogged, the air isn't able to flow properly and allergens can quickly build up. To help prevent this, you should regularly change your filters. 2. Consider using an air purifier. Adding an air purifier to your home can help remove harmful particles or allergens from the air, so that you and your family can breathe easy. 3. Enclose the outside condenser un...

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding HVAC Units

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Wall's HVAC Service , the best heating and cooling company at the Lake of the Ozarks , has been servicing people all over the lake area for over 10 years now. In that time, we have got many frequent questions regarding HVAC units. In this blog, we are going to discuss the questions and answers to some of our frequently asked questions. 1. How do I check my air filter? We suggest checking your disposable air filters monthly. If it's dirty, just replace it. Don't try to clean it. Different systems have different air filters and locations. Usually, there is a removable access door in the return duct, next to the furnace or indoor unit. This might be in a basement, crawl space, utility, closet, garage, or attic. Please see some easy steps to follow when changing your air filter, if it's the permanent type: Turn the thermostat to the off position, locate and remove your air filter. Use a garden hose that has good water pressure and spray off both sides. Shake...

7 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner

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Air conditioners do not last forever and it's important to know when it's time to replace yours. You don't want to be in the middle of the summer and all of a sudden your AC just stops blowing cool air. Wall's HVAC Service is here to tell you 7 signs it may be time to replace your air conditioning unit. 1. Your AC unit is more than 10 years old. Traditionally, air conditioners are good for up to 15 years, but if your AC is needing constant repairs, it's worth it to just go ahead and replace it. It's also worth it to replace it considering all of the upgrades in efficiency that have been made in the last decade. 2. The AC is using R 22 Freon. Freon is continuously being phased out by the government, so if your AC uses Freon, you should consider replacing it. As a result of Freon being phased out, costs of it are rising significantly. Plus, you'll eventually need to switch over to a new AC in order to use the new refrigerant (R410A). 3. It...

5 Tips To Prevent Costly Repairs to Your AC Unit

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Wall's HVAC Service is here for all of your cooling needs. We offer sales, installation, services, and repair of air conditioning systems. While we are a factory authorized Rheem dealer, we can service every brand of cooling system. In this blog we will discuss 5 tips on how to prevent costly repairs to your air conditioning unit. 1. Keep your condenser clean. First of all, a condense is one of the most important parts to your air conditioning system. It condenses substances from their gaseous state to liquid by cooling them. It's the device located on the outside of the air conditioner that collects heat. Keeping your condenser clean is definitely necessary, but if you ever question it, it's best to call a cooling expert at the Lake of the Ozarks . 2. Hire a cooling company at the Lake of the Ozarks for regular maintenance. Your AC unit can be thought of like your car, when it comes to regular maintenance. You most likely get your oil changed on a regular...