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Is a Geothermal System Right for Your Home?

September 13, 2023August 23, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

Illustration of how a Geothermal system works underground — . As more households across the country move toward sustainable options, geothermal systems become an attractive method of heating and cooling your home year-round.

Homeowners have plenty of options to choose from when it comes to heating and cooling their homes efficiently. One of those options is a trusty geothermal system. As more households across the country move toward sustainable options, geothermal systems become an attractive method of heating and cooling your home year-round. Geothermal technologies for circulating air around a home have existed for decades and have proven to be an incredible alternative to traditional HVAC systems. However, many homeowners are unfamiliar with geothermal energy for heating and cooling.

If this is your first time hearing about geothermal systems, let us introduce you. The friendly service experts at Precision Air want homeowners to know all there is to know about geothermal heating and cooling. With our list of perks, you’ll be able to determine whether a geothermal system is right for your home.

In this blog, we’ll delve into the world of geothermal systems and explore the following:

Defining what a geothermal system is.
Exploring the differences between a geothermal system and a traditional HVAC.
Helping determine if a geothermal system is suitable for your home by exploring its benefits.

Do You Need An Air Filter or an Air Purifier?

January 26, 2024August 13, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

Pug dog sitting next to an air filter in a white living room. — Do You Need An Air Filter or an Air Purifier?

When preserving your home’s health, there’s nothing better than clean air. Your home’s HVAC system likely has air filters that help keep your indoor air as clean as possible. Air filters are paramount to keeping a home’s air flow fresh and healthy.

As an essential part of your HVAC system, your air filters bear a heavy burden. But as hard as they may work, a valid question still stands: is an air filter enough?

In this blog, we’ll explore:

What air filters are and what they do
How air purifiers help a space’s air quality
How to maintain the most effective air purifying systems

Replacing vs. Repairing: How To Make The Right Call

January 26, 2024July 24, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

Precision Air HVAC technician checking on an indoor AC unit — Replacing vs. Repairing: How To Make The Right Call

To repair or replace—that is the question plaguing thousands of homeowners with a faulty HVAC system. However, this is not an easy question to answer for most people. Deciding whether to repair or replace your HVAC unit can affect your home’s comfort and budget, so everything should be taken into consideration. With the right advice, you can be sure to make the right call.

Making the correct choice when it comes to replacing versus repairing your HVAC unit can be a struggle. Luckily, with the expert help of the friendly Precision Air technicians, you can feel secure in your decision to repair or replace. Below, we’ll share tips on what aspect of your HVAC’s health should influence your choice.

Furnaces vs. Heat Pumps: What You Should Know

July 7, 2023June 1, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

graphic of furnaces and heat pumps — Furnaces vs. Heat Pumps: What You Should Know

When choosing the best option for indoor heating, an enduring debate haunts homeowners’ decisions. The classic furnace versus heat pump debate looms over homeowners trying to make the right choice for their homes, and for good reasons. Each system has unique benefits and setbacks that homeowners must weigh before choosing. While both options keep a house warm during the colder months of the year, each has its own distinct perks.

Furnaces and heat pumps offer homeowners different comfort levels, heating capabilities, and energy efficiency. Knowing the difference between these two common heating options can help set you up for success when it comes to your home’s comfort. Below, your neighborhood experts at Precision Air break down the basic facts about furnaces and heat pumps that every homeowner needs to know.

Why You Need Professional Technicians to Install Your Heater

June 12, 2023March 6, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

While it may surprise you, some home and business owners think that heater installation can be a DIY project. There are some improvement projects that you can do yourself, but heater installation isn’t one of them. In fact, for your heater to be up to code you are required to have an expert professional with the correct certifications handle all electrical work.

Plus, a certified professional can ensure that the installation is done right the first time.

If you need heating installation in Nashville, our team can help. We can walk through the installation process with you and schedule a free consultation to outline your options. After that, we can ensure that you get the best heater to fit your business’ unique needs. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn why professional heater installation is so important.

How to Identify When Your Geothermal Heating Needs Repair

June 12, 2023February 20, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

If you have a geothermal heating and cooling system, a majority of the system is out of sight under the ground near your home. While this type of system is very energy efficient and great for the environment, it is not without problems. And with a lot of the system being out of sight, identifying these problems can be a big problem in and of itself.

By understanding the specific needs of your geothermal system, you can identify the signs of repair needs early and prevent more costly repairs down the road, even extending the life of your unit. If you need geothermal repair in Murfreesboro, TN, our team is here to help.

Why Your Heat Pump Isn’t Switching to Heat Mode

June 12, 2023February 6, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

A heat pump is a very popular and versatile system because it works to both heat and cool your home. But sometimes your heat pump can have problems when switching between heating mode and cooling mode. When this happens, you may be tempted to find a DIY solution, but this can cause more harm than good.

If you need heat pump repair in Smyrna, TN, our team can help. First, you can keep reading to learn more about heat pump problems. Then you can give us a call to come out and address any issues that you’re experiencing. Ideally, you want to fix any heat pump problems sooner rather than later. Otherwise, they will only get worse.

When Do You Realistically Need to Replace Your Furnace?

June 12, 2023January 23, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

There’s no doubt that it gets cold in Tennessee during the winter. You want your furnace to work right every time to keep your home and family warm. If your furnace is reaching the end of its life, you may be considering a furnace replacement.

Since furnaces can last for upwards of 20 years or more, this may be your first-ever furnace replacement. If that’s the case, you probably have a lot of questions. Our team is experts at furnace replacement in Murfreesboro, TN. We can offer a free assessment and outline all of your options so you can make the best choice for your home and needs.

Expert Tips For Keeping Your Home Comfortable and Safe

June 12, 2023January 9, 2023 by Jamie Colliver

It has been cold lately. Really cold. That means you are probably spending most, if not all, of your time indoors. Hopefully, this is providing you with the comfort that you need to wait out the winter.

In some cases though, staying in your home all day can leave you cold and upset. This isn’t something you should have to deal with alone. Our team wants to offer some helpful advice. We know all the ins and outs of what it takes to keep the modern home comfortable and healthy in an energy-efficient way.

Here is some information that can help you stay comfortable throughout this winter season.

What to Expect During an HVAC Repair Appointment

June 12, 2023December 26, 2022 by Jamie Colliver

If something happens to your HVAC system, you have to schedule a repair appointment, there’s just no way around it. But what should you expect during an HVAC repair appointment? You probably have an idea of what’s wrong with your heating and cooling system, but what will an HVAC technician actually do when they arrive?

Well, the answer is both simple and complex. They inspect your system from top to bottom, inside and out. You may have just one particular repair need, but our technicians are going to look at everything. It could be a seemingly unrelated problem that spread and caused the one that you were experiencing.

Our team wants to figure that out and fix the system completely so that you can avoid additional repairs in the future. If you need HVAC repair in Nashville, TN, our team is here to help. We are thorough, friendly, and always ready to listen. You may not be an HVAC expert, but you know way more about your HVAC system than you realize, and your knowledge can help us get it working again properly.

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