The holidays are all about warmth – family gatherings, festive meals, and yes, cozy homes where the heat runs smoothly. The last thing anyone wants during a big celebration is a chilly house or a system breakdown that sends guests reaching for their coats. That’s why now is the perfect time to prepare your HVAC system for the season ahead. With a little proactive care, you can keep your home comfortable, efficient, and ready for everything from Thanksgiving turkey to New Year’s champagne.
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When a door closes, it sometimes swings wide open to a better opportunity. That was the case for Paul Wilson, Andy Weir, and Dottie Depfer back in 2002. The three co-workers suddenly found themselves at a crossroads when their longtime employer, a commercial plumbing company, shuttered its doors after more than 50 years in business. Instead of scattering to new jobs, the trio decided to take their 30+ years of experience in commercial plumbing, HVAC, new construction, and emergency services and build something of their own. And just like that, Superior Mechanical Services was born.
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It’s the first truly chilly evening of the season. You nudge the thermostat up, wait for the familiar hum of your furnace, and – oh no! A strange smell starts drifting through the vents. If your HVAC smells musty, or slightly like burning, you’re not alone. Many homeowners notice odd furnace odors when they first fire up the heat for winter. Some smells are harmless and temporary; others are red flags that require immediate attention and a possible furnace repair.
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As summer winds down and that first cool breeze rustles through the leaves, you know fall is on the way. With shorter days and cooler temperatures, our thoughts turn to the unique beauty and flavor of this new season. Savvy homeowners know that now is also the perfect time to turn attention to something less exciting but absolutely essential: your heating system.
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The grills are heating up, the citronella candles are lit, and the party invitations are flying out. From backyard BBQs and graduation parties to full-blown summer weddings under the stars, your home is about to see more action than it has all year. While you’re prepping your playlist and perfecting your potato salad, there’s one crucial detail you don’t want to overlook: your plumbing.
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Nothing saps the joy from a summer day quite like realizing your air conditioning unit isn’t cooling properly. Whether your home feels more like a sauna than a sanctuary, or your AC seems to be blowing lukewarm air no matter how low you set the thermostat, there are a few usual suspects that could be to blame. Fortunately, most of them are fixable—and some can even be prevented with a little routine maintenance.
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