Natal's Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Archive for May, 2021

Plumbing Maintenance Can Help You Save Money

Monday, May 17th, 2021
Plumbing fittings

We know that it’s probably the first time that many homeowners are hearing the term “plumbing maintenance.” It’s not thrown around very often and many people think it’s just some additional cost if you want to be “extra safe” with your home plumbing system. While we understand the sentiment that homeowners have, and we love the headstrong nature of our customers who think they can maintain their plumbing systems on their own, we need to do our due diligence.

No, you can’t perform plumbing maintenance on your own. And no, plumbing maintenance services aren’t reserved for those homeowners who are just exceptionally “unlucky.” Calling a plumber in Slidell, LA for plumbing maintenance can be a proactive move to avoid repairs down the line and keep your system in good shape.

Yes, plumbing maintenance can help you save a lot of money in the future—and here’s how.

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Is Refrigerant Leaking From Your System?

Monday, May 3rd, 2021
AC condenser unit

Your air conditioner requires a set amount of refrigerant in order to do its job. This is just a fact. How much refrigerant, the pressure at which the refrigerant should be kept, and the type of refrigerant is going to vary depending on the system you have and some other factors. For instance, R-22 refrigerant was phased out in 2020 and we now regularly use R-410A, which is a lot more environmentally friendly and still works just fine.

What we’re trying to say is, refrigerant is the lifeblood of your system. It’s going to be different depending on the system, but every air conditioner needs it. So when a system starts leaking refrigerant, it’s only a matter of time before your home is too hot, your energy bills spike, and your AC breaks down.

We want to help you avoid the most expensive AC repairs in Harvey, LA. That’s why we’re going to go over some signs you’ll notice when your air conditioner develops a refrigerant leak.

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