ACI Northwest Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Hayden’

6 Spooky Sounds Your Furnace Shouldn’t Make

Monday, October 23rd, 2023
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As Halloween approaches, you’re surrounded by creepy sights and sounds. You might even be staying up late and re-watching your old favorite scary movies. You’re more likely than usual to get jumpy when you hear a strange sound coming from your basement!

You can expect to hear spooky sounds coming from your neighbor’s collection of outdoor Halloween decorations, or from your children as they try on their costumes and practice frightening each other. You should not hear spooky sounds from your furnace! If you do, the furnace needs repair. Keep an ear out for these warning signs.

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Problems Associated with Poor Commercial Lighting

Monday, September 11th, 2023
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Is it time to evaluate the lighting in your business or commercial property? People can become very accustomed to whatever lighting they are used to experiencing day in and day out. But being accustomed to something doesn’t mean there aren’t problems associated with it. It can be absolutely remarkable how much of a positive impact better lighting can have! There are two categories of problems with poor commercial lighting: technical issues and human resources issues. Here’s what we mean by that.

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6 Wiring Services a Professional Electrician Can Help With

Monday, July 17th, 2023
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You may be surprised to hear all the things a qualified professional electrician’s job can include. If you’re a new homeowner or a homeowner with a new reason to consider your electrical systems, it can help to know exactly what services electricians offer. Take a look at this list and when you have projects or concerns that may overlap with these services, it’s time to consult an electrician.

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How an Energy Recovery Ventilator Helps Your Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Monday, June 5th, 2023
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Heating and cooling a home uses a lot of energy. In fact, according to the EPA, 53% of the energy usage of the average American single-family home is due to heating and cooling!

That means that keeping your climate control more efficient can save you a ton of money. And the best way to heat and cool more effectively is to weatherize your home, sealing up every draft and crack, right? 

But if you seal your home up tight, humidity, contaminants, and allergens will be trapped inside. How can you get fresh air without wasting energy? An energy recovery ventilator might be exactly what you need to improve your indoor air quality while maintaining your efficiency. 

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5 Reasons to Choose a Rooftop HVAC System

Monday, April 24th, 2023
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You’ve surely seen rooftop HVAC units, if not by admiring commercial rooftops, at least by watching action movies, which have a surprising number of fight scenes set among these units. But you might not know why they’re so common.

In short, it’s because of the many benefits that make them the best choice for many buildings. Here are five of the top advantages that rooftop HVAC systems can provide for your commercial building.

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Why A Cracked Heat Exchanger Is Worrisome

Monday, March 13th, 2023

Even when your furnace has received annual maintenance, it can still develop a need for expert repairs. Tune-ups can prevent a majority of repairs, just not all of them.

It makes sense that you’d want to address any furnace repair in Hayden, ID quickly, no matter what they are. This applies to repairs even at the end of the heating season. There are some repairs that are a bit more problematic. That’s what we’ll focus on today.

A cracked heat exchanger in your furnace can prove to be a problem for both your comfort and your safety. Read on to learn more and schedule your repair with a professional today.

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Why Consider a Whole House Generator Service

Monday, January 30th, 2023

When the power goes out in a storm, will you be left in the dark? Although power outages don’t occur as frequently as they did in the past, they still happen. With weather patterns becoming increasingly more extreme, combined with an increased dependence on electricity, there can also be an increased risk of outages.

Whether it’s caused by a storm or an overdrawn power grid, there is a chance you’ll have to deal with a power outage someday, if you aren’t already familiar with them. When that day comes, will you be ready? We can help ensure that you will be.

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Should You Invest In a Gas or All-Electric Furnace?

Monday, December 5th, 2022
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We know that now really isn’t the ideal time to be trying to get a new heater installed. However, if your other options are a space heater or a faulty heating system, then making the leap to get a new whole-house heating system may actually be your best option.

We know there is a lot to consider when choosing a new heater. That’s why we want to help. Let’s discuss your options so you can decide between a gas or all-electric furnace installation in Hayden, ID and enjoy a properly warm home this year.

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Have You Scheduled Furnace Maintenance Yet?

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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This is the time of year when all the extra candy comes in handy. Why? Because the sugar rush may be helping you prepare for the upcoming holiday season! Now more than ever many of us are looking forward to spending extra time with friends and family. But if you plan to host, you need to make sure that your guests aren’t going to be frozen to their seats.

Book your furnace tune-up today to ensure you have a comfortable holiday season. We’ll explain why this service is worth your while below.

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The Importance of Professional Electrical Wiring

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Imagine being in the thick of a sale to an important customer and suddenly the lights go out. Or perhaps imagine getting complaints from office employees who are struggling with eyestrain due to poor lighting throughout the workspace.

Issues like these can undermine your ability to keep your commercial space working the way you need it to. That’s why working with a professional pays off. Problems like these can be addressed promptly or can be prevented altogether.

Read on to find out more about why working with a trained electrician to handle your commercial electric wiring in Hayden, ID is so important.

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