Jacob Nielson, Author at AC & Heating Connect

How to Troubleshoot Your Home Heating System

by Jacob Nielson | Jan. 10, 2020

If your house is cold and you don’t know why, but you’re concerned about potentially incurring a costly repair bill, there are a few key things you can do and check before calling your HVAC contractor.

Couple happily reviews electricity bills that lowered since they replaced their HVAC system

Should I replace my furnace if I replace my air conditioner?

by Jacob Nielson | Nov. 8, 2012

In many cases, your original air conditioner and gas furnace were installed as a matched set. When one needs to be replaced it doesn’t necessarily mean you have to replace both, but it’s a good time to start thinking about your options.

Are there unique needs in my region of the country?

by Jacob Nielson | Nov. 8, 2012

The air conditioning needs of the muggy, humid southeast summers require different methods for sizing and equipment selection than the hot, arid summers in the southwest. In certain parts of the country, the quality of electric power distribution causes brown-outs or worse.

What Does a Contractor Evaluate When Recommending a Solution?

by Jacob Nielson | Nov. 7, 2012

Good contractors will do a lot more than ask you how much you want to spend on a new system. When selecting the best air conditioning and heating system for your needs, contractors consider…

Repair or Replace? What Should I Do with My Old Air Conditioner?

by Jacob Nielson | Nov. 7, 2012

It is a myth that age alone can make a system fail, so be wary of anyone that tells you otherwise. If you are considering repairing or replacing your old unit, you need to look at how often you run your system.

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