JMS Air Conditioning and Heating Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Heating’

Did Your Furnace Have a Rough End of the Season?

Monday, May 8th, 2023
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Did you feel like you were living on a prayer toward the end of winter, hoping that your furnace would last through the rest of the season? If so, you may be breathing a sigh of relief that temperatures are heating up. However, your troubles are far from over. 

Sure, you could put off furnace repairs until you have to address them toward the end of the year as we get into fall and winter. But doing so may leave you with regret that you didn’t take care of furnace repair now. Keep reading to learn more about why your furnace may have been struggling toward the end of winter and what you can do about it.

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A New Thermostat Can Go a Long Way!

Monday, December 20th, 2021

You feel pretty confident after getting your heating system or air conditioner replaced a few years ago, that you’ve bought yourself some time before you need to make a big purchase for your home comfort. Congratulations! That’s got to be a great feeling, and we commend you for being so proactive towards home comfort. The majority of homeowners don’t think like that, and we need to give credit where it’s due!

However, there’s one more thing to consider aside from your heating in Glendale, CA. We’re talking about the control of your heating. The thermostat system in your home is what you use to communicate with your heater.

As you look at your old analog thermostat that’s lied dusty and quiet for 40 or 50 years, we want you to start thinking about the technological advancements we’ve made since then. Getting a new thermostat could be a huge improvement for your home, and here’s why.

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Humidity, Heating, and Your Health

Monday, February 15th, 2021

What the heck does humidity have to do with the heat in your home? As long as it’s warm during the winter and cool during the summer, who cares!

Well, this is a simple approach and nothing in the HVAC world is that simple. Heating and humidity have a lot in common, and they work together to provide comfortable conditions in your home. Without a solid grasp on your home’s humidity, you could see higher heating bills or more uncomfortable temperatures.

Yes, you heard us right. You could be paying more for having lower humidity during the winter. You could be dealing with unwarranted dry skin and health issues that can easily be avoided with the right humidity system. Let’s see how we can describe humidity and heating in Beverly Hills, CA so that you can understand the bigger picture.

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Choosing the Right Pro for the Job

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

We just want to point out before we get into this lengthy post, that we appreciate all of our customers, prospective customers, and web surfers who read our blogs. Our tips are not meant to go unheard, and we’re always happy to hear about the success stories of homeowners that take the initiative of getting to know their HVAC systems a little better. That being said, we’d like to approach a topic that is long overdue.

Who do you turn to for HVAC services in Los Angeles, CA? No, that’s not a rhetorical question, we want you to say it out loud. If you proclaim it with a smile, then you’re probably in good hands. If you hesitate or even have to look their names up for a few minutes, then you might be able to do better.

We want to talk about why our team, specifically the crew at JMS Air Conditioning and Heating, is the premier HVAC provider in the area.

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Repair or Replace: Which is Right for Your Furnace?

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020

Deciding between furnace replacement or furnace repair in Simi Valley is by far one of the hardest decisions a homeowner has to make. These units can be expensive, are impossible to live without, and last so long that their impending replacement can often be shocking.

Believe it or not, deciding whether or not your furnace is ready to be repaired or replaced can be done with relative ease if you know what you’re looking for.

Let us make the process easier for you by taking the difficult parts, like dealing with amateur technicians and having to make an uninformed decision, out of the equation. Take a deep breath and keep reading. We’ll go into detail about the different signs that show whether or not your system is ready to be replaced or if it is economically feasible to still perform repairs.

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Common Issues with a Heater in California

Monday, February 3rd, 2020

It’s no surprise that our climate in Hollywood is a little different than our neighbors in the United States. While they deal with frigid temperatures that are constantly dipping below zero, we panic when the thermostat dips into the forties!

That being said, unbeknownst to a lot of our neighbors around the country, we do have heaters and they tend to need service just like any other heater out there! In fact, we’re writing this post right now because there could be homeowners out there in dire need of heater repair in West Hollywood!

So, for all those who are struggling with their problematic furnaces, this post is for you. Hopefully, as we explore the most common issues with a furnace in our area, you can get a clearer idea of what you’ll need and who you can call.

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3 Signs of Imminent Furnace Repair

Monday, January 20th, 2020

Furnaces are complex pieces of machinery. When dealing with something as complicated as a furnace, you’re going to need to be one of two things: either a trained and certified HVAC technician or a vigilant homeowner who has done their research.

Without the training or a sharp ear, you might be confused when your heater suddenly breaks down in the wintertime and you had no idea it was struggling this whole time. That’s why we’re really keen on making sure that you’re up to speed on everything that could go wrong with your furnace and how you could notice the signs of upcoming problems.

In an ideal world, whenever your furnace is having trouble—you’ll know exactly when to call for furnace repair in Simi Valley, and a technician will be able to appropriately fix the problem in no time. So, how can you tell if your system is having trouble?

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Compare and Contrast: The Best Heaters in Beverly Hills

Monday, January 6th, 2020

We get it, the title is sort of an oxymoron. While it might not get chilly very often in Beverly Hills, there are plenty of days each year where a heater could be an important tool for your home.

The problem with this sentiment is that there are various different types of heaters to choose from in our area, and since our climate isn’t like our northern neighbors, we need to be careful that we don’t choose an inefficient system. Heating systems like boilers are usually just not versatile enough since they often work too well for a mild climate like ours. When it comes to HVAC services in Beverly Hills, you’re going to want one of two types of heating systems—either a gas furnace or a heat pump.

So today, we’re going to go over the differences between these two systems and how they function in regard to efficiency.

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Why Are Furnaces So Reliable?

Monday, November 25th, 2019

If this idea is news to you, then we’d like to fill you in. Furnaces are the most common type of heater in the United States, topping out as one of the most affordable, efficient, and yes—reliable. But today, we’d like to ask specifically why furnaces are so reliable?

In the past few years, furnaces in Los Angeles, CA have gone through a huge increase in efficiency and reliability. Each new furnace model that comes out has a higher efficiency ratio, is made of more stable metal alloys, and is usually equipped to function with a smart thermostat, granting an owner complete control over the temperature within their home.

So, what exactly makes these systems so affordable, comfortable, and reliable these days? The more important question is whether or not this is enough information to convert you into a furnace believer! Keep reading to find out.

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Check Out Our Blog for Advice on All Things HVAC

Monday, June 17th, 2019

Be sure to bookmark the JMS Air Conditioning and Heating blog to start learning the ins and outs of HVAC.

We’ll regularly post energy saving tips, how-to’s on troubleshooting your systems, and breakdowns on even the most complex industry related terms and concepts.

Need help now? Send us a message or get in touch today.

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