JD's Prompt Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Wolfforth’

Dryer Vent Cleaning: A Job for the Pros

Monday, May 27th, 2024
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Your dryer has a lint trap that must be cleaned after every load of laundry you dry. We’re sure you already knew this, and we very much hope you are diligent about doing that each and every time. But you might think that this is enough to prevent dryer lint buildup in the rest of the vent system for your dryer. You would be wrong, and you’re causing yourself unnecessary and serious problems!

Some of the lint that is produced by your clothing, sheets, towels, and more will work its way through the screen of the lint trap or, if your lint trap becomes clogged, will force its way around the edges of that screen. This lint will accumulate in your dryer vent, where hot, wet air is exhausted from your home. This vent needs to be cleaned by professionals. Here’s why.

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Is It Time to Replace Your Old Air Conditioner?

Monday, May 13th, 2024
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In Texas, you don’t want to be starting the summer with an air conditioner you can’t rely on. How’s your air conditioner doing? Were you happy with it last summer? Or was it struggling? Does it perhaps need a major repair in order to be up and running for the heat that will hit us so soon? Or could it be time to retire that air conditioner entirely?

It can be hard to determine whether you should keep investing in your existing AC system or give up on it. You don’t want to buy a new air conditioner if it’s not necessary. But you also don’t want to need that new air conditioner in a desperate hurry after a breakdown in a heat wave. We’ve got some tips for you on how to decide whether it’s time to replace your old air conditioner.

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Don’t Let These Drain Noises Surprise You!

Monday, October 16th, 2023
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The chilly season is right around the corner, which means we might be spending more time indoors and using our appliances. This is all well and good until you hear a strange noise come from your drain. What gives?

While it’s likely not a ghost, it is likely that you need a plumber. A gurgling sound from a drain, whether it’s in the bathroom or the kitchen, can indicate one of two possible problems. Here’s what you need to know.

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Fall Tips: Evaluating Your Comfort

Monday, October 2nd, 2023
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Welcome to autumn! The weather is lovely, fall activities are in full swing, and you’re taking steps to prepare your home for winter. (Have you scheduled your heating maintenance? Don’t forget about that!)

Fall is also the perfect time for looking back on the summer and considering how well your air conditioner handled the hard work it had to do. Was your AC doing a great job? Or do you have some concerns? If your air conditioner struggled to keep you cool enough this summer, caused very high electric bills, or needs major repairs, it might be time for an upgrade. 

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Don’t Ignore These Signs That You Need AC Repair

Monday, July 24th, 2023
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It can be easy to ignore your air conditioner as long as it’s working well. But if you’re not sure that it’s working as well as it should, don’t just cross your fingers, hope for the best, and let it keep running while it struggles! If you’re not sure whether there’s a problem with your AC unit, you’re not alone. Here’s what to look for, so you can get prompt AC repair when you need it. 

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3 Reasons to Upgrade Your AC System

Monday, June 26th, 2023
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Are you limping along with a less-than-ideal air conditioning system? Have you been thinking, well, I’ll survive with it like this for another summer or two? Are you concerned that the benefits of upgrading your air conditioner won’t be worth the cost? Here are three reasons why it is absolutely worth it.

A lot has changed with air conditioners over the past ten or fifteen years. If you’re still running an older model, you may not even know how much better life could be.

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The Sounds of a Struggling Cooling System

Monday, October 4th, 2021

The summer season has come to a close and fall is here. Fall can be a breath of fresh air. It’s also the time of year where we want you to sit back and evaluate. What’s going on in your home? What’s working? What isn’t? We really want to help you determine what’s going on here. 

Has your home really struggled to perform recently? It’s a valid question worth asking. If you noticed that you had some air conditioning trouble, then it’s time for air conditioning repair in Wolfforth, TX. We can make sure that you’re getting quality air conditioning service. Don’t wait until next year to handle these issues. Make sure that you put these problems to bed as soon as possible. 

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