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Frequently Asked Questions:
How
can I make sure that my heating and air conditioning equipment is safe?
What
other reasons are there for cleaning my furnace?
How
often should a standard throw a way filter be changed on my furnace /
air handler?
Can
I plant flowers and bushes around my unit?
I've
heard people say that it is good to turn your thermostat to on so the
fan runs constantly, is that true?
What
types of things should I know when choosing a heating and air conditioning
company?
How can I make sure that my heating
and air conditioning equipment is safe?
Always have your system checked yearly to make sure that your equipment
is safe.
In many cases, tiny cracks in the furnace heat exchanger can occur. When
this
Occurs, deadly carbon monoxide gas can fill the house causing serious
heath problems
Or death to those inside.
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What other reasons are there for cleaning my
furnace?
All heating contractors recommend an annual cleaning, just as we at Bryant-Burnett
Heating & Air Conditioning Co. do. But we do so for a number of reasons.
A clean
Unit will operate more efficiently, getting more energy for your dollar.
It also provides
A safety check of your entire unit for cracked or damaged parts. All equipment
Manufacturers recommend that you have your equipment serviced annually.
Cleaning your unit may also lengthen the life of your equipment.
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How often should a standard throw a way filter
be changed on my furnace / air handler?
Your filter should be changed about every four (4) weeks. A dirty or
clogged up
Filter will not only cut down air flow and efficiency, it can also damage
your
Equipment. If your filter is not a disposable, follow the manufacturers
Advise for cleaning the filter. If it is a washable filter, make sure
the filter is completely dry before you reinstall it.
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Can I plant flowers and bushes around my unit?
Yes you can however manufacturers generally agree that all plants and
bushes should
Not be any closer than 18" away and 36" away from the service
door. The reason behind
This is because air conditioners and heat pump units need intake and exhaust
air to
Operate efficiently and properly. If the air cannot circulate, the unit
could build up
Heat and require service. Always make sure to keep your outdoor unit free
of debris. Keep grass clippings, leaves and other debris away from your
unit to help the unit drain properly and to operate properly.
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I've heard people say that it is good to turn
your thermostat to on so the fan runs constantly, is that true?
Yes, there are a couple of reasons why. First is that when you set the
thermostat to on
You get constant filtering of the air in your home. The second reason
is that because
The air is always moving, you have a more even temperature throughout
your home or business.
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What types of things should I know
when choosing a heating and air conditioning company?
First of all, do not be afraid to ask questions!!!
There is no such thing as a silly question, so ask it.
How long has the company been in business? Are they a well established
company?
Are they Trustworthy?
Talk to your friends and neighbors; see who they use and who they like?
See if the company you are looking at is a member of Association of Cooling
Contractors of American or the Better Business Bureau or some other reputable
organization.
Ask the company if they are Licensed and Bonded! Any reputable company
will be!
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