Get to the Bottom of AC Odors

July 15th, 2024
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Air conditioner issues can take many forms. You might notice that there’s an AC problem because of a strange noise, because it’s turning on and off constantly, or because your home just isn’t getting as cool, or as evenly cool, as you have every right to expect. But did you know that some air conditioner problems can also cause foul odors?

Your air conditioner should not smell. It simply should not noticeably change the smell of the air in your home at all. If you notice an odor coming from your air conditioner, you need AC repair.

So … what’s causing that smell? We can help you figure it out.

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AC Failure? Here’s a Troubleshooting Checklist

July 1st, 2024
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When something’s wrong with your air conditioner, especially if it just plain isn’t running, you’ll want to get repairs right away. It’s no fun sitting around without AC during July, and you don’t want a problem to keep worsening, which it will if you don’t have it fixed. But you also don’t want to schedule, wait for, and pay for repairs if you don’t actually need them!

Sometimes, your AC isn’t working because of something simple and straightforward that you can remedy yourself! What could be wrong with the air conditioner? Run through this quick and easy checklist before you reach out to a professional HVAC technician for repairs.

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What to Expect During Air Conditioning Installation

June 17th, 2024
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Air conditioner installation is something we at Platinum Plumbing and Heating do every day. It can be easy to think of it as routine and straightforward. But for a typical homeowner, this process only occurs once a decade, if that. If you’re a newer homeowner, you might never have gotten a new air conditioner! How could you possibly know what the process entails?

It’s always reassuring to know as much as you can before having an experience. And since we are so experienced at AC installation, we’re the perfect people to ask. What should you expect during air conditioning installation? What’s the process like, and how long does it take? We’ll tell you all about it.

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How Prompt AC Repair Protects Your Air Conditioner

June 3rd, 2024
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Imagine your car was losing air from one of its tires. You should get that sorted out right away, shouldn’t you? If you don’t, it will lose more and more air. Eventually, you’ll be driving on the rim, causing damage to it and potentially other parts of your car as well. And you’ll be using more gasoline because of all the drag. 

Your air conditioner is the same. When there’s a problem, even if it seems quite minor, you should have it fixed right away. If you don’t, the problem will worsen, affect other parts of your HVAC system, increase your air conditioner’s energy consumption, and drive up your utility bills. Prompt AC repair is necessary to protect your air conditioner. Let us explain why.

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Choose the Best Contractor for Your HVAC System

May 20th, 2024
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Your home’s HVAC system is like your body’s respiratory system. It’s absolutely critical, and in order for your home (and the people in it) to be happy and healthy, it needs to be kept in excellent condition. You should only trust qualified professionals to work on your HVAC system, just as you’d only trust someone who went to medical school with your respiratory system.

Of course, you probably have more experience with doctors than with HVAC technicians. So how can you be sure you’re getting the quality service that your HVAC system needs and deserves? We’ve got some information about how to choose the best HVAC contractor. You need someone you can rely on to get the job done right no matter what.

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Signs of a Sewer Line Problem

May 6th, 2024
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Wastewater is simply one of the byproducts of modern life. And usually, you don’t have to think about it very often. How much wastewater does your home produce? Where does it all go? As long as things are working properly, you don’t have to know anything about it. But if there is a problem with your home’s wastewater disposal system, it can get extremely unpleasant very quickly.

Water that goes down your drains and is flushed down your toilets all makes its way to one exit point from your home: the sewer line. This pipe connects your house to the municipal sewer pipe, or to the septic tank if you have one. If it needs cleaning or repair, you’ll want to get it done as quickly as possible, before anything nasty happens. So what are the signs of a sewer line problem?

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HVAC Trouble: Is It Your AC or Your Ducts?

April 22nd, 2024

This summer, you’re going to need reliable air conditioning. This isn’t just about your air conditioner, though. It might have all the cooling power, but that can only be turned into cool air distributed throughout your house thanks to your ductwork. A problem in either part of your HVAC system could quickly turn into a miserable, overheated summer.

If you need both your air conditioner and your ductwork to be in good working order, how can you tell which is the problem when something does go wrong? Some HVAC troubles are pretty clearly caused by the AC unit, some are definitely the ducts. Others could be either. Here’s what you should know.

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Overflowing Toilet? Here’s What to Do

April 8th, 2024
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We all know the feeling of trying to flush a toilet and realizing things aren’t going the way we want them to. Gradually, our level of panic increases as we worry that the filling won’t stop. As the toilet water overflows, so do our frantic emotions. But this is no time to freak out! You need to keep a cool head on your shoulders.

When this problem occurs, the best way to stay calm is to already know how to handle it. When you have a plan, you can simply execute the steps of the plan with no need to figure things out in the middle of a stressful moment. What should you do when your toilet overflows? We’ll give you a step-by-step plan so you won’t panic.

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Ready for Warmer Weather? Make Sure Your HVAC System Is as Well With Maintenance

March 25th, 2024
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While you’re gearing up for spring, getting ready to go out and enjoy the not-so-frigid weather, admiring the blooming flowers … don’t forget that summer is not really that far away. There are some things you’ll need to do to prepare for the summer heat, and HVAC maintenance for your air conditioner should be at the top of your list. 

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Don’t Neglect Furnace Problems Just Because the Winter’s Ending

March 11th, 2024
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It’s almost spring! How’s your furnace doing? It’s been chugging along for months, working hard every day. It would be perfectly understandable if it was having a little bit of trouble by now. Certain problems, like the blower fan motor overheating or wearing out, or the flame sensor or burners getting too dirty to function, are more likely to happen after a long winter’s work. 

If your furnace is having trouble this close to the end of the winter, do you really need to get it fixed now? Couldn’t you wait until next fall and have your furnace repaired before you need to use it again next winter? We don’t recommend that. Here’s why.

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