As the saying goes, “time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Sulphur, Louisiana, you need to think about preparing your HVAC system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment…
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Your home’s air ducts connect to your HVAC system, essentially carrying all air in your Sulphur, Louisiana, home to and from your lungs back to the HVAC system. Air ducts are the paths traveled by the air, meaning it’s optimum for the traveling air to be as clean as possible, as the air can pick…
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So you’re looking to invest in a heat pump. You’re not alone––many Americans are making the switch. Why? For starters, heat pumps are generally more efficient than a traditional heating or cooling system. What’s more, they offer both heating and cooling, so they’re versatile. At Trouth Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal, we like to help…
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HVAC systems are much like cars – the more you know, the better you can take care of them. AC units and furnaces often get overlooked in general home maintenance since they are mostly out of sight and run behind the scenes. Let’s look at a few things about your AC unit that you may…
Continue ReadingAside from the professionals, like ours at Trouth Air Conditioning and Sheet Metal, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Sulphur, LA home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right? Well, air conditioners do so much…
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Air duct maintenance is important for not only the air quality in your home, but also your your health. According to the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) you should consider having your air ducts cleaned if you say yes to one or all of these criteria. If you have visible mold growth inside your ducts or…
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Do some areas of your home have inconsistent temperatures even as you adjust your thermostat? If you have a large home or a home with multiple stories and you are not using more than one thermostat you most likely have an uneven distribution of hot or cool air. A zone control system gives you control…
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Heat, Cool, and Off are the straightforward settings of one switch on many thermostats. But what about the other switch? Should you choose On, or Auto? What’s the difference? On means the fan is going to run continuously, 24/7. Auto means that the fan will only run while the system is actively heating or cooling…
Continue ReadingA ductless, or mini-split, heating and cooling system is a splendid choice for your home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis. You definitely want to protect your investment. By not keeping up with the…
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Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control humidity, and both of these things are important in the allergy world. It’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America. Properly maintaining your HVAC system is the difference between your air conditioner helping with those allergies and it aggravating them. Trouth…
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