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How HVAC Systems Lower Your Home’s Humidity and Mold Risk
Mold and moisture are two issues every Atlanta area homeowner would like to avoid, as they can cause discomfort and health issues among your family members as well as significant damage to your home. Luckily, your home's...
What Is the Life Expectancy of a Commercial HVAC Unit?
In order to properly budget for capital expenditures, it helps to know about how often your facility will need to replace commercial HVAC equipment. Of course, this isn’t the easiest task as there’s no definitive...
How to Prevent a Flooded Basement
Basement flooding is often disastrous, causing thousands of dollars of damage to the home and personal belongings. Whether you’ve worked hard to finish out that basement so your family can enjoy that extra space or...
How Does a Commercial HVAC Chiller Work?
Numerous commercial buildings and facilities across the Greater Atlanta metro area and the surrounding communities utilize commercial chillers as part of their building’s cooling system. A chiller system is quite...
How to Lower Your Commercial HVAC Costs
Problematic HVAC equipment can be a serious burden for an Atlanta commercial building, driving up operating costs with energy waste and various repair needs. This is money that could be better spent improving or expanding...
How Can Tree Roots Affect Your Plumbing?
Did you know tree roots can cause significant plumbing problems, leading to extensive damage and very costly repairs? In our most recent blog, Estes Services explains just how tree roots impact buried plumbing components,...
Why Is My Air Conditioner Making Funny Noises?
The air conditioner in your Atlanta area home should operate without much noise. A gentle hum from the indoor and outdoor units is to be expected, but any new or loud noises beyond that are potentially problematic. If...
How to Prevent an Air Conditioner from Freezing
Summertime air conditioning problems can often include frozen air conditioning units. If your air conditioner is freezing up, your household may be stuck without cooling for hours or even longer. Prevent discomfort and...
Why Does My Circuit Breaker Trip on Hot Days?
Circuit breakers in Atlanta area homes can trip for a number of different reasons. Some homeowners notice this problem tends to occur when the temperature outdoors is very hot and wonder if the heat has something to do...
Signs Your House Needs Rewiring
A home’s electrical wiring lasts several decades with proper care. Because wiring can last 50 to 70 years or more, many homeowners will never have to have their home rewired. On the flip side, many homeowners do not...
Why Is My Air Conditioner Short Cycling?
Air conditioner short cycling is an issue that sometimes affects Atlanta households during the summer months. This HVAC system performance problem negatively impacts indoor comfort and causes damage to your air...