Joe Behr Plumbing and Heating

The Importance of Maintaining Your Furnace Life gets busy for many people; sometimes, getting your furnace repaired is the last thing on your mind. However insignificant this may seem, it is incredibly important to keep up with this service. Not only will you be saving yourself time, but you will also be saving your health along with your hard-earned money.  When you make an effort to get your furnace repaired, you ensure that a problem gets resolved before it even occurs. Through this, you save yourself the time of worrying about taking time off work when something does go wrong since you are stopping it before it even begins. In addition, taking the time to have it routinely maintenance saves you time in the long run as the risk of defects significantly decreases. When your furnace runs well and is often serviced, you are extending the lifespan of your furnace, which will save you money because it will not have to be replaced as early. While servicing your furnace saves you time,...

A dirty A/C can result in poor air quality. Regular cleaning of your air conditioner is crucial to its health. Of course, a thorough cleaning requires time and dedication: It could take 6+ hours to restore your A/C to all its glory, especially if it's been a while since the last checkup. If you are unable to allow for the recommended time, you should call an experienced HVAC repair crew.  But, if you're willing to take on the task yourself, here are some tips:  While you clean, turn off your air conditioner.  This is a general rule for laptops and other electronic devices, so why not follow the same advice regarding an A/C unit that harnesses almost 5x as much energy? While cleaning, especially with any liquid, it's best to not chance an electrical hazard. Also consider that you may apply pressure while cleaning, which could result in pressure on the A/C chord. When in doubt, be safe, and switch it off.  Replace dirty indoor A/C filters.  When dust collects on t...