Essential Winter Preparations for Your Heating System
Wisconsin winters can be rough, and now that the days are getting colder you can expect your gas heater to be used daily. It’s always a good idea to have your heating system in good shape even before the first snow of the season falls. After all, you certainly don’t want to be looking for […]
Is It Safe to Delay Heating System Repairs?
You’ve no doubt heard it said many times that residential heating repair should be performed as soon after the damage is discovered as possible. But what if circumstances don’t permit you to attend to such repairs in time? How long can you hold off on heating system repairs? Your local HVAC contractor Shackelford Heating & Cooling shares […]
Stop Making These Indoor Air Quality Mistakes Now
October is Healthy Lung Month, and there’s no better place to promote healthy lungs than in your own home. Keeping up with your seasonal heating and air conditioning service makes a huge difference in improving your indoor air quality (IAQ). However, some harmful practices can still affect the atmosphere inside your home. Let our air conditioning experts […]
Common Fall Season HVAC Mistakes to Avoid
Since summer has edged into fall, it’s past time to start thinking about priming your HVAC system for the colder days ahead. Make your preparations stress-free by identifying and avoiding common HVAC mistakes, some of which residential heating services contractor Shackelford Heating & Cooling shares in this blog. Not Changing the Air Filter The air filter keeps […]
How to Prepare for an HVAC Service Visit
Every year, summertime sees a rise in air conditioning use in many households nationwide, and along with this a corresponding increase in air conditioning services. Since it’s very likely that you’ll need to schedule a service visit at least once this season, it pays to know a thing or two about how to properly prepare for an […]
5 Ways to Save Money With Carrier® HVAC Products
Carrier® is one of the leading names in HVAC systems. In addition to the energy-saving benefits of their ENERGY STAR®- certified heating and cooling systems, you can save money in other ways with Carrier HVAC systems. In this blog, air conditioner replacement company Shackelford Heating & Cooling shares all the ways you can save by purchasing Carrier […]
Tips on Readying Your HVAC System Before Going on Vacation
When going out of town, you should never just shut down your HVAC system and leave it off until you return. It’s much more advisable to keep it running to control heat and humidity and discourage the growth of mold, bacteria and other harmful microorganisms. Before you pack your bags, use these tips to prepare […]
HVAC Inefficiency Solution: Replacement Vs. Retrofit
About 43% of the utility bill of an average American household covers space heating and cooling. However, your friends at Shackelford Heating and Cooling can attest that some homeowners pay more for energy because of inefficient HVAC systems. In general, older heating and air conditioning units are less efficient because they were made with outdated […]
Effective Ways to Identify Mold in Your HVAC System
Mold in HVAC equipment is a common dilemma that can be tricky to detect. Knowing the horrors of breathing air ridden with mold spores, it’s imperative to identify their presence in your heating and cooling system ASAP. To diagnose mold growth and determine if you need to call a qualified technician for HVAC service, use the tips listed below. […]
Buying a New HVAC System: Factors to Consider
Buying a new HVAC system is a great opportunity to upgrade. In the case of new construction, it’s an opportunity to design an energy-efficient residential or commercial structure from the ground up. HVAC maintenance and repair contractor Shackelford Heating shares the factors you should consider when buying a new HVAC system. Sizing Every home has a “Goldilocks […]