Touchstone Heating & Air Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Lake City’

Signs and Symptoms of a Broken Blower Motor

Monday, December 9th, 2024

If the blower motor inside your furnace goes out, you face safety risks in addition to a lack of the heating you expect. Hot air getting trapped inside your system can lead it to overheat and age faster than it should as a result.

But fear not! Our team is here to help with all of your furnace problems, including a broken blower motor. Just give us a call to schedule your furnace repair in Lake City, FL. You can also keep reading to learn more about the importance of the blower motor, why it may malfunction, and what to do about it.

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Does a Whole House Generator Need Maintenance?

Monday, August 5th, 2024

If you have a generator installed in your home, you need to keep up with regular maintenance as well as schedule annual professional maintenance. A whole-house generator remains in standby mode around the clock and is ready to turn on automatically when your home loses power. But it can only work at its best if it is well-maintained.

Otherwise, you may find yourself without power and without an operational backup. Our team can help with maintenance and generator repair in Lake City, FL for the life of the unit. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of scheduling regular maintenance for your whole-house generator.

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Our Spring HVAC Checklist

Monday, March 18th, 2024

Spring has arrived, and you’re likely already using your air conditioner again for cooling. But before temperatures heat up too much, there are some steps that you should take to make sure your HVAC system is fully prepared for the warm days ahead.

You can give our team a call to schedule service for your HVAC in Lake City, FL. In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about the steps that you should take to prepare your HVAC system for spring and summer. Remember, if you notice anything out of the ordinary, you should bring it to our attention so we can check it out and make sure your HVAC system is working at its best.

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Odors From Your Heat Pump? Here’s What to Do

Monday, February 19th, 2024

The air blowing out of your heat pump should never produce an odor. If it does, that’s a major red flag that something is wrong inside of the unit. You should never ignore bad odors coming from your heat pump, even if they seem relatively minor.

Bad odors are usually a sign that you need heat pump repair in Lake City, FL. You can keep reading to learn more about some of the more common odors that may come from your heat pump and what they mean. If you notice any of them, give us a call to schedule a service appointment at your earliest convenience.

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5 Ways Maintenance Saves Money

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

We talk a lot about air conditioning maintenance and why it is so important to invest in the service. We may sound a little bit like a broken record, but we just can’t stress the importance enough. You may see AC maintenance as just another expense. But we encourage you to look at the service as an investment.

In fact, we are highlighting five ways that maintenance can actually save you money so that you can look at it more as an investment than an expense. In many cases, AC maintenance in Lake City, FL actually pays for itself. You can keep reading to learn more about five ways that you can save money when you schedule this valuable service.

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Your Furnace Might Not Be Safe Anymore

Monday, October 16th, 2023

There is a period of time toward the end of your furnace’s life when you have to decide between investing in repairs or replacing the entire unit. Sometimes repairs make sense, but when repairs cannot address safety concerns then it is time to replace your old system with a newer and safer model.

Since many heaters can last for upwards of 30 years, there’s a very good chance that your older heater may be highly outdated. If so, it’s time for a furnace replacement in Lake City, FL. Keep reading and learn more about the reasons that your older furnace may not be safe to operate any longer.

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How Expensive Is Too Expensive?

Monday, August 21st, 2023

When it comes to making HVAC repairs in your home, you have to rely on the knowledge and expertise of industry technicians. When you receive a quote or bill for a repair job, you may wonder if the price is fair or not. We are sharing some tips for how you can identify whether a repair job is too expensive and whether you are being quoted fairly.

We also have recommendations for what you should do if something major goes wrong inside of your air conditioner and you have a repair bill up into the thousands of dollars. When you need HVAC repair in Lake City, Florida, we hope that you will give our team a call. We are always here to help with all of your HVAC needs, including understanding a repair quote so you understand what you are getting and what to expect out of the service.

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4 Simple Things You Can Do To Make Your AC Run Better

Monday, July 24th, 2023

You want to get the most out of your air conditioner, and we don’t blame you. It was an expensive upfront investment and you want to get the best results without any hiccups along the way. The good news is, we have some tips to help you achieve this goal.

And if anything does happen with your air conditioner, and you need to schedule central AC repair in Lake City, FL, our team can help. You can keep reading to learn about the four ways that you can help your AC to run smoother and more efficiently. Then give our team a call to schedule your service appointment if you have any concerns.

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How AC Tune-Ups Will Save You Headaches This Summer

Monday, May 15th, 2023

You’ve heard us say over and over again that AC maintenance is crucial for keeping your air conditioner working at its best. There are both short-term and long-term benefits to AC maintenance, but the short-term benefits are perhaps the most enticing.

You want to have peace of mind this summer that your air conditioner will work great no matter how hot it gets outside. Our team can help by providing services like air conditioning maintenance and air conditioning repair in Lake City, FL. Keep reading to learn more about why a spring AC tune-up will benefit you this summer season.

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Welcome March! And Welcome Air Conditioning Maintenance!

Monday, March 6th, 2023

The month of March means the end of winter and the beginning of spring. That doesn’t necessarily mean an immediate change to spring weather, but warm weather is never far away here in Florida.

March is a great time to think about how you’ll keep your house comfortable throughout the steady heat of the middle of the year. For all of us at Touchstone, this when we get to work helping customers with air conditioning maintenance. This is one of the most important services we offer, because it helps our customers enjoy the best performance from their cooling systems and get the largest return on their investment in home comfort. Maintenance eliminates most of the problems an AC may have. Best of all, it bestows peace of mind for our customers who don’t want to get trapped with a broken AC in the middle of a July heatwave.

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