First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Rio Rancho’

Benefits of a Water Softener System for Your Home

Monday, March 20th, 2023
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Ever heard the term “hard water” before? It might apply to that water you have coming out of your faucet right now. If you don’t know if you have hard water or not, look at your dishes, sink, and fixtures. Is there a white, scaly buildup on them?

If so, you could benefit from a water softener in Rio Rancho, NM. Let’s explain how they work, what their benefits are, and discuss how hard water is likely making your life harder.

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These Smells Shouldn’t Be Coming From Your Furnace

Monday, February 20th, 2023
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Your furnace is supposed to warm your house, and while that may come with a few whiffs of heat or burning dust every now and again, it shouldn’t be described as an “odor.” If there’s a rotten smell coming from your furnace, it’s not normal.

If you need furnace repair in Rio Rancho, NM, you should also know what that repair will entail. While an odor can’t tell every possible problem, it indicates that something is wrong and needs your attention.

Let’s talk about the different smells that can come from your furnace and what they mean.

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3 Signs Your Furnace is Starting to Fail

Monday, December 26th, 2022
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You turn on your furnace, notice the thermostat isn’t dropping (or is dropping slowly), and don’t feel as cozy as normal. No, you’re not going crazy—you’re noticing a change in your furnace’s efficiency.

But how do you know if you need HVAC service in Rio Rancho, NM or if it’s not that serious? Let’s discuss the three main signs that your heater is failing so you can be prepared for when it happens.

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Is My AC Leaking Refrigerant?

Monday, September 19th, 2022

Air conditioners use refrigerant to help cool air as it comes into the system. This isn’t like fuel, though. Rather, the coolant moves through the coils and easily works to cool down the air. It’s not depleted but continues to work over and over again. It is possible for an AC unit to leak refrigerant, and when that’s the case, it’s critical to take action to ensure you protect the functionality of your air conditioner over the long term.

How do you know your system has a leak, though?

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“Why Is My AC Short Cycling?”

Monday, July 11th, 2022

A short cycling air conditioner is never a good thing. We want to start this blog post by saying that if you’re AC is short cycling, or exhibiting any other signs of problems occurring inside the unit, then you should call our team for AC repair in Rio Rancho, NM. We can help you with fast repairs that can get your system back up and running so you can avoid the summer heat.

However, many people don’t know the intricacies behind a short cycling air conditioner, and we don’t want to exclude any potential customers or friends. So, we’d like to talk about short cycling and mainly why it’s such a huge issue.

For all those readers out there who might not even know what “short cycling” is, then we urge you to keep reading. We’re going to cover everything there is to know about a short cycling air conditioner and why it needs to be fixed.

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Why Do We Use Refrigerant and Not Water?

Monday, April 18th, 2022

This is not an uncommon question. Some people wonder why we do not use water to cool our homes but instead use a refrigerant. Your air conditioner works to cool your home without the use of water. In this process, your home is cooled efficiently and reliably. Let’s break down a few reasons why this is. More so, if you need air condition repair in Rio Rancho, NM, it’s best to contact a licensed technician to ensure the work is done properly because there is refrigerant, and not water, present.

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3 Reasons to Replace Your Heater

Monday, February 21st, 2022

We all want to keep our homes warm during the cold seasons and do it in the most efficient and price-conscious way. And ensuring you run your heating most efficiently in your home will help you realize savings. But how do you know if your heater is efficient and still worth having in your home or if it needs replacing?

I know, no one wants to heat the “R” word, replace. But at some point, it does not make economic sense to keep your current unit around. But you don’t have to worry. Our heater replacement in Rio Rancho, NM service will make your replacement process pain-free.

So if you would like to learn why you should be considering replacing your unit, grab a hot cup of coffee, and keep reading as we look at three reasons.

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The First Rate Furnace Safety Checklist

Monday, November 1st, 2021

Are furnaces safe?

That’s a really good question, not because it’s hard to answer, but it gets at a fundamental way that homeowners think. Many HVAC customers, when investing in a new system, believe that gas furnaces are dangerous which is why they end up going with electric furnaces or some other kind of system. We understand where this sentiment comes from, and we’re not here to talk poorly about electric furnaces (they’re a great option too), but we want to help clear the air a little bit on gas furnaces.

Gas-powered furnaces are a safe and reliable source of heating in Rio Rancho, NM. While they can become dangerous through neglect and problems down the line, they aren’t inherently dangerous. Follow along for our safety checklist to ensure that your gas furnace is in great shape each and every year!

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You Need Professional Emergency Plumbing

Monday, October 4th, 2021

Homeowners can often break down their plumbing needs into two categories.

  1. Things that can be done by me.
  2. Things that require professional help.

When you’re looking to have a new plumbing appliance installed or you’ve got a system of lead pipes that need to be replaced, those can obviously fall into the second category. But, frustratingly, many homeowners think that emergency plumbing problems fit into the first. We’ve all seen toilets leaking in the middle of the night, and many people would rather try to use duct tape and a rusty wrench than call our emergency hotline.

Today we’re here to make the case that emergency plumbing in Rio Rancho, NM is a service that needs to be done by professionals. The longer you wait and try to do fixes yourself, the more you’re putting your home and comfort into a risky position. Here’s why you need professional service.

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What’s That Sound?

Monday, September 6th, 2021

If you’re up in the middle of the night searching for the cause of a strange noise, then you might find some insight in this blog. Wait for a few minutes after shutting your air conditioner down. If the noise is gone then it’s likely you’ve got a malfunctioning air conditioner.

The good news is that your home is not being invaded by malicious ghosts that wish to do you harm and fling your furniture around. However, the bad news is that you’re going to need air conditioning repair in Rio Rancho, NM. Depending on the noise and the situation you’re in, that could be anything from a small fix to a large repair need that costs a lot of money.

Either way, we’re here to help! Let’s talk about the different types of noises an air conditioner can make and what these sounds signify.

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