Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Archive for the ‘Tallahassee, FL’ Category

Is a Heat Pump a Good Choice for Heating in Tallahassee?

Monday, October 7th, 2024
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If you’re in the market for a new heating system for your home this fall, one option we strongly recommend you look into is a heat pump. Heat pumps are two-in-one systems that function as both cooling and heating systems. They can take over for both your old AC and your furnace.

However, you may have heard that heat pumps can run into trouble in the winter. After all, they must draw the heat they use to warm a house from outside—and they’ll only need to run when it’s cold outside. How can a heat pump possibly deliver energy-efficient heating for your home under these conditions?

We’ll explain below that heat pumps are actually ideal for our climate conditions, as well as some other info you need to know when making a choice about installing heat pumps in Tallahassee, FL.

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The Great AC Debate: Repair vs. Replace

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
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AC repair or AC replacement? That may be the question, at least right now as the fall starts and you take stock of how your air conditioning system did over the summer. 

When an air conditioner approaches the end of its service life, it becomes tempting to continue to repair it so it can keep working for as long as possible. Sometimes, this is the right choice. Other times, it’s far more economical to invest in replacing the unit, even though it requires a larger investment.

We’re going to look into the “repair vs. replace” AC debate to help you know when it’s best to invest in air conditioning replacement or air conditioning repair in Wakulla County.

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Why You Need to Have High Water Pressure Fixed in Your Home

Monday, September 9th, 2024
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Low water pressure is a major annoyance for a home. It’s hard to shower, cook, or clean when water only comes out weakly from taps and showerheads. 

But high water pressure isn’t any better and in some ways, it’s worse. People are less likely to notice higher water pressure when it happens and won’t take the steps necessary to have it fixed by calling plumbers in Tallahassee. Make no mistake, high water pressure is a major problem that you’ll want corrected as soon as possible—and you’ll need to have professional plumbers provide you with the solution. 

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Some of the Best Recent Advances in AC Technology

Monday, August 26th, 2024
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We live in a world of rapidly advancing technology, where what once took fifty years of development can now occur in only five years. This applies to the world of HVAC as much as to anything else. Air conditioning systems have seen several major developments during the past decade or so, which is probably as long as you’ve had your current AC cooling your house.

What can you look forward to in AC technology that next time you need to look into AC systems in Leon County? We’ve got an overview below that we hope will get you excited about the possibilities. 

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The Best Reasons to Get a Whole-House Generator

Monday, August 12th, 2024
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Tallahassee is no stranger to severe weather. With hurricane season bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and potential flooding, power outages are a major concern for homeowners. Even a brief loss of power can be inconvenient, but extended outages pose serious risks. 

Unfortunately, the frequency and duration of these outages have been increasing, making it more important than ever to have a reliable backup power source: a whole-house generator in Tallahassee. We install and service whole-house generators, and here is our list of the best reasons for you to invest in one.

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Low Airflow From the AC: Possible Causes, Potential Cures

Monday, July 15th, 2024
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A common problem that homeowners run into during the summer when they’re using central ACs to cool their homes is low airflow coming from the vents. In some ways, it’s similar to having low water pressure. Sure, you’re getting cool air, but it’s not coming out in a way that’s much help to you. That low airflow means a hotter home and an AC working more than necessary and raising your bills. 

We’re experts when it comes to air conditioning in Tallahassee, and in this blog post we’re going to examine why low airflow might happen and the best way to get the problem solved.

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Can an Air Conditioning System Rust?

Monday, July 1st, 2024
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Is rust on a machine ever a good thing? No, because rust weakens metal and causes it to decay away. You definitely don’t want to see your AC rusting away—but is this something that can actually happen?

The simple answer is: yes. And because where we live in Florida, rust can easily get its corroding grip on an air conditioner without proper care. We’ll explore the case of rust and your AC below.

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Does Your HVAC System Have Duct Leaks?

Monday, June 17th, 2024
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Your HVAC system is more than the air conditioner and heater. It also includes the ductwork that transports air to and from the heating and cooling system, circulating air through the rooms of the house. It’s easy to take this ductwork for granted because most of it remains out of sight. But if the ducts have leaks and gapping, they can create major problems for your home, including wasted energy, reduced comfort, and even poor indoor air quality.

How can you tell you have duct leaks? Our Peaden Pros offer duct services in Tallahassee, FL, so they can explain the signs to watch for…

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Why Your AC Turns On and Off Frequently

Monday, June 3rd, 2024
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Living in Florida means having an air conditioning system running for long stretches during the summer. You’re probably used to how long your AC runs at a time without giving it much thought. It turns on, runs for fifteen to twenty minutes, maybe longer, then cycles down until your house starts to heat up past the setting on the thermostat.

If you notice that the AC is turning on and off much faster more frequently, maybe running for only five minutes at a time and then coming back on soon after, you might think there’s a problem. You’re right: you’ve got a short-cycling air conditioning system, and this usually calls for air conditioning repair in Tallahassee, FL from professionals.

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Understanding Your Thermostat and the Best Settings for Summer

Monday, May 20th, 2024
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We’re going to look over some air conditioning basics in this post, but often the basics are what people need to hear the most. When you have a malfunctioning air conditioning system, all you really need to remember is to call our professionals for air conditioning repair in Tallahassee, FL. We take care of all the complicated work to ensure your AC is back in working order. 

But when it comes to something basic like setting your thermostat, you might be making mistakes that cost you in both comfort and energy. We’re here to help you better understand your thermostat and how to set it to maximize both your cooling and your energy savings this summer.

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