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

What’s the Best Residential HVAC System?

Monday, October 28th, 2024

If you’re looking to upgrade your existing HVAC system for a new model, you likely want to make the best investment possible. Our team is here to help with all of your HVAC needs, including upgrading your existing system to something newer and better.

Keep reading to learn more about the different types of HVAC systems available in our area and why some are better than others. Then give our team a call to schedule your appointment for a new HVAC in Madison, Fl.

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What Are the Benefits of a Whole-House Air Purifier?

Monday, October 14th, 2024

Are you worried about the indoor air quality of your home? If you have particularly dusty surfaces, are getting sick, or experiencing allergy symptoms more often, a whole-house air purifier may be just the solution that you need.

You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of a whole-house air purifier in Madison, FL. Then give our team a call to schedule your in-home assessment and learn more about how this unique solution could benefit your family and your HVAC system.

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3 Tips for Whole-House Generator Care

Monday, September 16th, 2024

If you have a whole-house generator, caring for it is paramount to keeping it operational in the case of an emergency. The last thing you want to happen is for your generator to struggle turning on in the case of a power outage.

Hurricane season is in full swing, and we are at the peak of the season. Give us a call for whole-house generators in Madison, Florida, and we can help you with everything from maintenance to repairs. You can also keep reading to learn some of our tips for maintaining your generator on your own in between annual service appointments.

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What Happens When Evaporator Coils Freeze?

Monday, June 10th, 2024

Did you know that it’s possible for the evaporator coils inside of your air conditioner to develop ice? That’s right, they can ice over and stop functioning to cool your house down as the ice blocks the coils from airflow. When this happens, you need to call for air conditioning repair in Madison.

You can keep reading to learn more about the risks of frozen evaporator coils and why you want to address the problem sooner rather than later. We are going into more detail about how coils freeze and highlighting the signs that you can watch for to indicate frozen coils so you can call for service sooner rather than later.

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Springtime: The Best Season for a Generator Installation

Monday, May 13th, 2024

If you need a new generator or don’t have one and are thinking about making the investment, now is an excellent time to do so. The spring season is usually fairly mild, making generator installation easy. Plus, making the investment now means that you’re prepared for hurricane season, which is merely a month away.

You can give our team a call when you’re ready to schedule generator installation in Madison. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about why now is the time to make the investment in a generator instead of waiting until hurricane season is in full swing. We’re also highlighting the reasons why a whole-house generator is better than a portable model.

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Air Handlers: What They Are and How They Can Malfunction

Monday, January 8th, 2024

Your air conditioner is made up of a variety of different components that contribute to conditioning the air in your home. But perhaps one of the most important components is the air handler. If the air handler is not working the way it should, your air conditioner may malfunction and stop working to cool your home the way it should.

If you suspect that you have air handler problems, you need to give our team a call to schedule AC repair in Madison, FL. You can also keep reading to learn more about what the air handler is, what it does inside of your air conditioner, and why it is so important. When you can identify the signs of an air handler malfunction, you can stay ahead of an AC breakdown and address problems before they get worse.

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How to Measure Your Heat Pump’s Efficiency

Monday, December 11th, 2023

When purchasing any type of HVAC system, you want to understand the energy efficiency so you can make the best purchase decision. But heat pumps are a little different since they operate as both air conditioners and heaters. This means that there is a unique method for measuring heat pump efficiency.

Will you need to schedule HVAC service in Madison, FL, our team is here to help. We can help you pick the best heat pump option for your home and family. Before you schedule an appointment, you can keep reading to learn more about heat pump efficiency ratings, what they mean, and how to choose a high-efficiency heat pump.

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Do You Have Leaky Air Ducts? Here Are the Best Ways to Tell

Monday, January 23rd, 2023
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Leaks in the air ducts of a home’s ventilation system are a major problem. It’s easy to overlook how much of a problem because ductwork is purposely hidden from sight in a home behind walls and in the attic. But if you have leaky air ducts, they’ll cost you in money, comfort, and even health.

The solution to leaky ducts is to call us to schedule duct services in Madison, FL. We’ll test the ducts to determine the level of air leakage and then seal up all the leaks, restoring the ventilation system to airtight condition once more.

To call us for duct services, you first have to know there’s a problem. How can you do that when you can’t see most of the ductwork? There are several signs that can warn you of these air leaks listed below.

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Signs of a Failing Compressor in an AC

Monday, September 5th, 2022
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The compressor is the literal heart of the AC: it’s what makes refrigerant circulate through the system and go through the process of evaporating and condensing. It’s an extremely powerful component that uses more electricity than any other part of the AC—from 35,000 to 41,000 watts per hour. It’s also an expensive piece to replace if it fails. Homeowners often find it more cost-effective to replace the entire air conditioning system in the case of the burnt-out compressor.

We want to help you avoid running into a problem because of a failed compressor. If you call for AC repair in Madison, FL in time, we can sometimes rescue the compressor and keep your AC working for several more years. 

Below are some warning signs of a compressor that’s failing.

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