Seasonal Air Conditioning Maintenance

April 27, 2015

With summer approaching, it is time to start thinking about your air conditioner. No one likes emergency repairs as they are inconvenient and often expensive. The best way to avoid an emergency HVAC repair is through routine maintenance. When it comes to HVAC service Beachwood locals know that KW Lang is the premier service company. When you schedule your seasonal maintenance with us, you will have a knowledgeable technician who will service your unit. Each visit includes: Cleaning – the technician will clean all parts of your equipment. This includes the condenser coils, drain lines, valves, and filters. The tech will also make sure that you know how to change your filter as this should be done monthly. A clean unit is less likely to clog and break down. In addition, a clean air conditioner operates more efficiently which saves you money on your cooling bill. Lubrication – all moving parts of your equipment are lubricated to help prevent wear and tear. This prolongs the life of your AC unit and keeps it running at its best. Electrical components are tested – the connectors, shut offs, motors, fans, and blowers are all tested for proper operation and safety. Refrigerant –...

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How to Avoid the Winter Blues This Year

December 23, 2014

With every season comes its share of pros and cons. Winter is filled with crisp evenings, beautiful snowfalls, and the holiday season, but it is also filled with wind, ice, and long dreary days. If you feel a case of the winter blues coming on, we can help you beat it! Here are some of our best tips: Scent is one of the best ways to trigger emotion, so why not fill your home with scents that trigger happiness and joy? Consider citrus scents or other scents that elicit positive memories like pine for Christmas trees, or cinnamon or vanilla for baking. Be sure your furnace is working properly so you stay warm! Nothing will give you the blues faster than a broken furnace and a cold house. If you are considering an upgrade, contact us for Rocky River HVAC installation. Let there be light! The lack of sun is what causes the winter blues in the first place, so try to make up for that by filling your house with light. Add more lamps in the rooms you use the most if necessary. Light candles and open your blinds – whatever you have to do to get as much...

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Why You Need Humidity During the Winter Months

November 21, 2014

While you may not welcome humidity during the hot summertime, it is a real necessity during the dry winter months. If your home is not properly humidified, you could deal with health issues in your home. Here are some things to lookout for while determining if your humidity levels are too low: Dry skin, noses, and lips. If you or someone in your family gets frequent bloody noses in the winter, if you’re constantly applying chap-stick, or cannot seem to use enough lotion to stop the hurting, cracking skin, then your humidity levels are probably too low. Breathing issues. These can range from moderate to intense in severity, but if you or a loved one is suffering from respiratory issues, it may have something to do with the humidity levels in your home. There is a reason people are sick less often and seem to breathe better in the summertime, and humidity is a big part of that. Cracking furniture and floors. If your wooden furniture or floors seem to be cracking and creaking extra this winter, higher humidity levels can combat that. Excessive dustiness or static electricity. These two issues basically speak for themselves, so if you’re tired of...

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