ACI Northwest Blog: Archive for September, 2016

These 3 Tasks Must Be Done before You Use Your Heater!

Monday, September 26th, 2016

Temperatures are certainly cooling down now, signaling the start of the heating season. This is the time of year when you should be asking yourself if your heater is ready to do its job. The last situation you want to find yourself in is that of a broken down heating system in the dead of winter. Of course, temperatures may not be quite necessitating the use of your heater yet, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to think about maintaining your heating system.

This is something that should be done well before you actually need to use the heater, as this allows yourself time to have any necessary repairs addressed pre-winter. But what tasks does your HVAC technician perform during maintenance? Why is this service so important? Keep reading for answers to these questions.

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3 Reasons You Should Never Skip Generator Maintenance

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Earlier this month, we discussed why it’s so important to schedule generator maintenance well before inclement weather arrives in winter. We briefly covered what occurs during this service appointment and the peace of mind that maintenance can give you. But what could happen if you neglect your generator and skip this important service appointment? Keep reading for 3 reasons why it’s important not to skip generator maintenance.

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It’s Time to Schedule Heating System Maintenance!

Monday, September 12th, 2016

We may still be dealing with temperatures on the warmer side in this part of the country, which means we are still running our air conditioners. As such, you probably haven’t given much thought yet to your home’s heating system. However, it’s important to have your heater properly maintained before you actually need it on a regular basis, making now the perfect time.

Routine heating maintenance will benefit you in a variety of ways. And with the official start of fall only a little over a week away, it’s important to look ahead at how efficiently you’ll be able to keep warm and cozy during the cooler time of year. Keep reading to learn more about heating maintenance and how it benefits you.

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Should You Schedule Generator Maintenance?

Monday, September 5th, 2016

Summer doesn’t seem to be on its way out any time soon, however that doesn’t mean that now isn’t a great time to think ahead towards the end of the year: a period where you might need to rely on your whole-house generator should an extended power outage occur. The beginning of fall—which is just a couple weeks away—is a great time to arrange for your annual generator maintenance.

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