What to do if your heater isn’t working?
Well, our weather has certainly changed drastically over the past week. It has gone from being close to the 80’s to being in the 40’s and 50’s. The rain that we had yesterday seemed to make it worse. The wonton soup that I ate last night certainly hit the spot!
I want to give everyone a few tips on “what to do if your heater isn’t working?” These tips and more can be found on our website. Some of these seem very elementary, however, it doesn’t hurt to double check.
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1.Since you are most likely trying to get some heat, check the setting on the thermostat. Be sure that it is in “heat” mode.
2. Check the temperature setting. In order for the heat to come on, the thermostat must be set higher than the indoor air temperature that is displayed. This is the “communications” hub for your system. The thermostat tells the heating system that you need some heat.
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3. Check to see if there is power going to the furnace or air handler. Do this by setting the fan switch to the “on” position (on the thermostat).
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4. Check the circuit breakers at the electrical panel of your home. Be sure that they are in the “on” position, and have not tripped.
5. If you have a furnace, check the SSU switch. This switch looks like a light switch on a gray box. Again, be sure that it is in the “on” position.
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6. Check your air filters. Clogged, dirty filters do not allow for air to flow freely to your furnace or air handler. If you have a furnace, check the furnace filters (if applicable). Check these filters on a monthly basis.
If you have checked all of these items, and you are still cold, please contact us. We always have a live person answering the phone 24/7, and service technicians that are available.
In addition, we have some winter specials on our website at www.arcticairinc.com/specials.
843-821-0937
Another week has almost past, and it looks like 90° weather is in our forecast. As the spring fades into summer, everyone is going to be looking for a cool place to relax.
These temperatures can cause heat stroke, and in some cases, death.
If your unit looks like this, it may be time to consider a replacement. Currently, we have a PRESEASON SALE on replacement air conditioning and heating systems. We have 4 unit installs set up for this coming week! We have definitely been blessed with work!
She just bought her home a few months ago. She had a home inspector come out and he gave the home a thumbs up. Then, she started having issues with her system and called Arctic Air to come out and fix the problem. The hvac system in her home was 5 years old. Why would a big name a/c have holes in the evaporator coil? I would bet money on a bad installation. Instead of fighting a losing battle, she decided to replace her old unit with a new YORK unit. The YORK unit has been properly installed.
You can have a job done GOOD, FAST or CHEAP … pick ANY two. Bottom line is, if you settle for a cheap option, make sure that installation is done correctly. The up front cost may be cheaper, but the long term cost could be devastating! Don’t fall victim to this ploy.
