AW Heating & Cooling Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Toledo’

How It Works: The Geothermal Installation Process

Monday, April 24th, 2023
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You’re considering having a geothermal HVAC system installed for your home. Great! We strongly encourage taking this step for a more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable way to provide year-round comfort to your home. Geothermal heat pumps work at high efficiency in all seasons, regardless of the temperature on the surface.

Now you’ll start to wonder what goes into a geothermal installation in Toledo, OH. You’ve come to the right people: we’re your reliable geothermal professionals in the area, and we’d love to outfit your home with one of these systems. 

Let’s go over a list of the steps we take to install a geothermal system.

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Is it Worth it to Repair My Water Heater?

Monday, January 30th, 2023
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Your water heater is on the fritz. They’re not exactly cheap to replace, so you come to search for an exact price on how much it’s going to cost. The problem is, there’s no way to tell you exactly how much it’ll cost you from a blog post. That’s something that a technician can only assess after inspecting your water heater.

Even though we can’t give exact costs on water heater repair in Toledo, OH without an inspection, we can still help you find out whether or not your water heater is worth repairing, or if it needs to be kicked to the curb.

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Beginner’s Guide to Commercial Heating System Installation

Monday, December 19th, 2022
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Commercial heating systems have a different approach than the heater you would use for your home. Commercial HVAC takes a lot to run, and one small system malfunction can make your business feel like a frozen wonderland if your heater goes out.

Without diving too deep into the logistics, we have a few things you need to know about the installation process before you get started with your own commercial system. Let’s learn more about commercial heating installation in Toledo, OH and help you get prepared.

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How Much Money Can You Save With Heating Maintenance?

Monday, November 7th, 2022
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Heating maintenance helps your heater run more efficiently and heat your house faster, but that’s not the best reason to get regular maintenance. You can actually save money with the heating maintenance in Toledo, OH residents trust by reaping the rewards of these three main benefits.

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Signs That Your Sump Pump is in Need of Repair

Monday, October 24th, 2022

Your sump pump is the workhouse of your basement, constantly keeping it dry and powering through storm after storm. It goes through a lot, which is why you need to keep an eye on it and make sure it doesn’t fall into disrepair.

You can inspect a sump pump on your own and determine if it’s in perfect working order, or if you need sump pump repair, AW Heating & Cooling is here to help!

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“Can I Get an AC Tune-Up Now?”

Monday, September 12th, 2022

The only situation in which it can be considered “too late” for an AC tune-up, or what we call air conditioning maintenance, is if your air conditioner has completely broken down and no repair can get it back up and running.

However, this is not likely, unless your air conditioner is 10-15+ years old. Read on to learn why it’s never too late to get air conditioning maintenance done, and why it’s so important.

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“Does My Commercial Heater Need Professional Maintenance?”

Monday, December 20th, 2021

Whether you’re a commercial customer with us or a residential one (or both!) this is the time of year you’re going to hear us talk a lot about maintenance. Professional maintenance, that is. Preparing for colder weather is essential to not only the comfort of your commercial space but also the efficacy and longevity of your commercial HVAC system.

Commercial heater maintenance helps you avoid sudden, surprise repair needs, energy waste, and perhaps most importantly, a business disruption because of a broken-down heater.

If you’re looking to keep your employees, customers, clients, and/or tenants comfortable this winter, then you’ll want to invest in commercial heating maintenance. It’s not just a convenient service–it’s necessary. Keep in mind that your commercial system is much more complex than a residential one and so, therefore, needs more care and attention!

Read on as we uncover just why commercial heating maintenance is so important.

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How to Stay Warm While You Wait for Furnace Repairs

Monday, December 6th, 2021
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It’s no secret that it gets pretty cold here in the Toledo area during the winter. You need a fully functional and efficiently operating furnace to get you through. This is a lot more likely if you invest in annual maintenance! Routine preventative maintenance allows our technicians to fully inspect, clean, and adjust components that need it–all of which helps you avoid sudden and unexpected repair needs.

What if your furnace breaks down between tune-ups though, or has a problem that interrupts furnace operation? This is of course a frustrating problem to have, and can’t be fixed with the snap of your fingers. We’re fast, but there’s always going to be a waiting period–so what do you do to keep your family comfortable while you wait for furnace repairs? Read on for some ideas!

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You Should Consider a Tankless Water Heater If…

Monday, October 11th, 2021

Tankless water heaters aren’t a brand new concept, but they’re still a bit misunderstood by homeowners. And they can actually be a fantastic, efficient resource for those homeowners!

The thing is, if you’re like most individuals, you want to be as comfortable as possible in your living space, as affordably as possible. Traditional tank water heaters don’t always allow for this. And tankless systems are a great alternative for many homeowners looking to save money and/or have instant hot water whenever they need it. Below, we’re going to uncover the various benefits that exist when living in a home with a tankless water heater.

Read on to learn more!

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Why Your Ductless System Needs Maintenance Twice a Year

Monday, September 27th, 2021
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Did you know that professional, routine HVAC maintenance is the best way to prevent the need for heating or air conditioning repair in Toledo, OH? In fact, professional maintenance can help you avoid up to 85% of the repair needs your system might ever need.

This is because, during maintenance, our technicians do a thorough inspection of your system. This allows us to catch small wear and tear issues and either make adjustments or alert you to the problem so you can schedule a follow-up service right away–which means that those small issues won’t have the opportunity to snowball into bigger, more expensive repair needs.

If you have a ductless heat pump system, you might think that since you had maintenance done last spring, you don’t need to have it done again this fall. But actually, because your ductless system serves as both an air conditioner and a heater, and both of these systems require annual maintenance, you should go ahead and schedule a tune-up now. Read on to learn why this is so important!

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