Natal's Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical Blog: Posts Tagged ‘New Orleans’

A Guide to Your Sacrificial Anode Rod

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Every tank water heater has a sacrificial anode rod. Or at least it should have one. These components are important because they’re what separate a 5-year replacement and a 10-year replacement.

Corrosion is going to impact your water heater whether you like it or not. We’ll explain down below how corrosion works, but the anode rod is a component of your water heater that draws this chemical process so that the rest of the system remains intact. This means that without a sacrificial anode rod, your water heater in New Orleans, LA is going to be in big trouble. The entire tank could start corroding at that point.

So, let’s talk about the process of corrosion. We’ll discuss why it’s such a difficult problem to deal with, and why this valuable part of your water heater is so important. Remember, most homes use a storage-tank water heater, so this means it’s likely that you need the help of a sacrificial anode rod!

Tags: New Orleans, water heater
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Always Trust a Pro for Advice

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Doing DIY work around the house is a good way to familiarize yourself with it. Changing the air filter in your heating system or air conditioner, cleaning out the dryer lint, and even plunging or snaking a drain that’s clogged are good ways to learn how your home operates. The more you know, the more likely you are to know when a professional is needed. This is just the way homeownership works!

Unfortunately, electrical work can be a bit different than other home improvement projects. For starters, it can be dangerous when worked on by someone who is untrained and not wearing specific protective gear. That’s always a reason to defer to a professional. But for everyone who might think they can do this work safely, there are a few things they might want to think about before trying to install those wall sconces or dimming light switches.

Trust us, your life might be a lot easier by going with a professional electrician in New Orleans, LA.

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3 Tips to Replace Your Old Outlets

Monday, October 17th, 2022

Outlets serve as a very good metric for how updated and safe a home’s power grid is. For instance, homes require GFCI-protected outlets in kitchens and bathrooms, since they can be very unsafe without that added layer of protection. Or, if you’ve got a whole room with outlets that don’t work, then you might need to invest in a professional electrician to update them, or your home’s electrical system to handle the load.

The important thing we want to cover today is that your outlets might be in rougher shape than you think. And if outlets are in bad shape, then chances are the electrical system behind the scenes is a little outdated as well. Since outlets are the part of your home’s electrical system that you can physically see, they’re a good metric for determining if something is wrong.

Here are three signs that your outlet might be telling you it needs a professional electrician in New Orleans, LA.

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Do Your Pipes Need to Be Upgraded?

Monday, July 25th, 2022

Pipes can come in all shapes and sizes, but not all materials. Since the 1960s, different types of piping materials like lead and galvanized steel have been phased out due to their detrimental health effects and their inability to properly bring us water (or deposit wastewater). We’ve made some serious changes to the way we offer plumbing in this country, and using materials like copper, PVC, and PEX is just the start.

Before we get ahead of ourselves, we need to talk about the basics. How do you even begin to know when your pipes need to be replaced or upgraded? Sure, you could just call a plumber in New Orleans, LA like the ones on our team–but that might not be right for everyone. Some people want to know the signs of a degrading or outdated plumbing system, so they feel confident and know when to call for help.

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What’s Actually in Your Air Ducts?

Monday, January 24th, 2022

Duct cleaning isn’t just some niche service that only some extremely germaphobic homeowners invest in. In an ideal world, we’d actually recommend that everyone get their air ducts cleaned for the sake of their health, home efficiency, and happiness. While some homeowners will never make that choice, we’d hopefully like to sway you in the direction of a yes with some factual information.

So, in order to educate our audience about the need for duct cleaning services, we need to talk about what exactly we’re cleaning. What kinds of contaminants can settle in your air ducts, and what are they doing in there? This is going to be a vital point to consider when judging how clean or healthy your air is, and whether or not your home is perfect for professional duct cleaning.

Don’t hesitate to call our team and learn more about our indoor air quality services.

Tags: duct cleaning, Indoor Air Quality, New Orleans
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BPI, NCI, NATE… What Do They Mean?

Monday, February 8th, 2021

BPI, NCI, NATE… there are enough certifications in this field to make a homeowner’s head spin. What do these abbreviations mean? And why are they listed all over the web?

Finding the right team to work properly on HVAC in New Orleans, LA is a difficult chore for a homeowner. Knowing a little bit more about these certifications and what they mean could give you some insider’s knowledge about how this industry works. It’s important to have the help of a professional that’s trained in all the right areas and these certifications can be a big thing to remember when choosing the right company to work with.

It’s time to unspin your head and take out your notebook. We’re going to dive into what these certifications mean and why they could be very important when deciding who to turn to for professional service!

Tags: BPI, HVAC, NATE, NCI, New Orleans
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5 Things to Know About Generator Repair

Monday, January 25th, 2021

Our motto here at Natal’s Air Conditioning is “service honoring the golden rule,” which means we need to do the best for our customers. If you’ve come to this blog, you’re probably panicked about your malfunctioning generator that needs help. Since we pride ourselves on treating homeowners the way we’d want to be treated, it’s time for us to help address some of those repair needs.

If you’re in need of generator repair, then we’ve got you covered. There are different things that can go wrong with a whole-home generator, from power supply problems to efficiency issues, and our team is perfectly capable of repairing your malfunctioning unit. We’ve listed five important things to remember when calling for professional generator repair so that you enter into this work more informed and less stressed out.

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Don’t Mess Around: Choose Us for Electrical Work

Monday, November 2nd, 2020

These days it just feels like storm after storm is hitting our state. This can be quite a hassle for any of us who want to reliably use anything that runs on electricity. Homeowners these days feel less like their electrical systems are reliable, and more like they’re just rolling the dice on whether or not the power will be out every week.

While we can’t do anything about the weather, we can help with electrical services in New Orlean, LA. More importantly, we can help you by providing satisfactory electrical services in New Orleans, something that not every HVAC and electrical contractor can promise.

Want to know why you should choose us for such an important service for your home? We don’t expect you to just take us at our word—keep reading below as we explain just how good our company is at keeping customers happy.

Tags: electrical services, electrician, generators, New Orleans
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Surge Into the Fall with Protection!

Monday, October 19th, 2020

Tropical storms and hurricanes are abound this season. We wouldn’t be surprised if we saw lightning and heard thunder every day until hurricane season was over. Unfortunately, this is just a daily reality here in Louisiana, and we have to make the best of it. Our homes are constantly being retrofitted to stand against the stormy weather and keep us protected.

How well protected is your electrical system? Power surges can be dangerous, debilitating, and downright terrible for your electrical system. They can blow out your power, destroy your electrical devices, and become a fire hazard if you’re not careful. That’s why services exist for surge protection in New Orleans!

Today, we’re going to talk a bit about why surge protection services are so important and how they can really help you while the storms rage on. We promise that a whole home surge protector can keep you safe throughout the season.

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Does Your AC Need Help Today?

Monday, October 5th, 2020

AC condenser unit — High efficiency modern AC-heater unit, energy save solution

This is a question that we need to answer. Notice how we didn’t just ask “Does your AC need help?” We added that “today” on the end because it’s important to get your air conditioner repaired as quickly as possible. Why is that? Well, let us explain!

Air conditioners that run into issues don’t operate in a vacuum. A lot of the time, one problem that’s constantly occurring inside an air conditioner will compound into another one, or make a separate problem worse. Basically, problems work together to make your life miserable. The quicker you can call us for AC repair in New Orleans, the better off your air conditioner will be as a whole.

Not convinced that fast AC repair makes a difference? Well, how were we going to convince you in just a few sentences? Keep reading as we get into the details about what can go wrong with waiting for repair.

Tags: AC Repair, Air Conditioner Repair, air conditioning repair, New Orleans
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