How do I know if my furnace needs cleaning?

• <div><p>You will know if your furnace needs cleaning if your furnace seems to be working less efficiently than normal. You may notice your bedroom is chilly, but the living room is extremely warm, or perhaps the furnace isn’t heating the house properly at all. The furnace may also make weird noises, like bangs or whistles, or emit a rubbery or smoky smell when it is dirty. Of course, these symptoms could also be signs of other issues, so call in an HVAC pro to take a look as soon as possible.</p></div>

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Q: Are there any drawbacks to cleaning air ducts?

• <div><p>The primary drawback to cleaning air ducts is that you could damage the HVAC system or the ductwork. If you damage a seam or knock a section loose, you could allow heated or cooled air to escape, which costs you money through reduced system efficiency. It can also be a time-consuming process to clean air ducts if you have a large home or complicated ductwork layout.</p></div>

Q: What is the difference between an air vent and an air duct?

• <div><p>An air duct is a metal tube that carries air from a central furnace or AC unit to different rooms in the home. A home&rsquo;s ductwork is essential to a forced-air HVAC system. An air vent is the opening in a room where the heated or cooled air blows in. Air ducts and air vents work together with your HVAC unit to keep your home at a comfortable temperature year-round. </p></div>

Q: How do you maintain a forced-air heating system?

• <div><p>If you have a forced-air heating system, it&rsquo;s important to have it professionally inspected at least once per year. During one of these visits, your contractor will look at all of the components of your HVAC system, including your furnace or heat pump, air conditioner, and ducts. On average, an <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hvac-inspection-cost.htm">HVAC inspection costs</a> $300. It&rsquo;s also important to perform basic maintenance between inspections, such as changing your filters and cleaning dust from around your vents.</p></div>

Q: Is FPR better than MERV?

• <div><p>No, FPR isn&rsquo;t necessarily better than MERV. Both systems measure an air filter&rsquo;s effectiveness, but they express it on different scales. FPR ratings range from 1 to 12, while MERV ratings run between 1 and 20. However, some people might find FPR ratings easier to understand since they&rsquo;re color-coded and have descriptors like &ldquo;good,&rdquo; &ldquo;better,&rdquo; and &ldquo;premium.&rdquo;</p><p> </p></div>

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Reviewed in June 2022
I would 100% recommend working with Old Ironsides as a construction company. I reached out to their company and Lee'o went out and looked at our property and gave me a bid. When I chose their company to do the work, I walked the property with Lee'o and Pat. I then went and picked the...
Old Ironsides Construction, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2021
I wasn't sure I was 100% happy with the design of the new duct system they were going to put in, but the installers added another vent to improve the air flow to one room that did not get circulation, so I am very happy with the work they did!
SoCal Climate Control - Bakersfield
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Reviewed in October 2020
Angel was very knowledgeable and professional. He was here to see what the problem was and he explained what was wrong and showed us the part. He ordered the part and was here the very next day and we were enjoying the cool air. We have asked him to install a thermostat and come service our AC...
Certified Heating and Cooling
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Reviewed in August 2018
I would rate this company and the staff a 5 except for the fact that the wires to my AC thermostat were fried (I saved them!). The AC technician said it was probably from the roofers blow torch. The ERA guys were very professional, timely, organized and informative.
New Era Roofing
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Reviewed in January 2018
After the first service call to check defective unit on 1/4/18 new A/C was installed 1/11/18. The work was done in an efficient manner. The workman were caring and careful of the surrounding areas and they were really nice, answering all my questions. On 1/16 the ducts were inspected to all...
ALL CLIMATE AIR
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Reviewed in July 2017
Jon and his guys are great. Best prices. They replaced air conditioners. When we failed state airflow test, (not his fault, old house) he quickly replaced duct work so the sale of our house would go through. We had him inspect our new home as well.
Jon Dooley Heating & Cooling, Inc
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Reviewed in August 2015
Went very well. They arrived at the time they told us each day. All crews were very professional and courteous. If we had questions they were able to answer them. Also, Jerry and Ron were available if we had a question and they checked on the progress. The company was willing to work with...
BSW Roofing & Solar Contractors
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Reviewed in August 2013
An electrician noticed when he was up in my attic that there was cool air blowing -- a lovely thing if you're working in a hot attic in Bakersfield in July, but otherwise a waste of costly cooled air -- and strongly recommended that I have an a/c tech check my ducting for leaks. I contacted my...
Austin Heating & Air
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Reviewed in September 2011
They were chosen by our HOA to do all the roofs in our neighborhood and I can tell you that all of us in the HOA were very unhappy and I personally had to have them come back a total of 6 times to stop leaks and to fix the air conditioner they messed up. I had water in the ducts and several...
VALUE ROOFING
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With over three decades of experience Just Stamping Concrete, Inc are second generation contractors that will work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

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Kern Energy Efficiency

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10 years of experience

Kern Energy Efficiency is new to Bakersfield and we plan to expand quickly. We offer lower prices than our competition and offer innovative referral programs/rebates for helping us grow throughout Kern County. Our services range from lowering home energy costs to various handyman services, we're here to help and we're not afraid of making a trip. Call for a quote!

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craftsman offers a service of home and commercial repairs.My jobs start 35.00 to 500.00 NO JOBS OVER 500.00 thats parts included You will always know how much the repair is before I start repairs of any kind in the building trades . such as doors hung and repaired. any kind of doors . plumbing problems leaks faucets showers sinks and drains . carpentry of any kind baseboard molding repairs on fences an more. roofing repairs '/ floor repairs . tile repairs clean air ducts also repair them . like the ad says craftsman repairs. also hang shelves pictures call me if u have any quetions.

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Quality Water Damage

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What sets us apart from other builders is for more than 20 years, we have prided ourselves in our ability to meet the most demanding and extraordinary schedules without compromising the quality of work that our customers have come to expect. It is this commitment to quality, along with client satisfaction, that has become the hallmarks by which our company is known.

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Air Duct Cleaning questions, answered by experts

The primary drawback to cleaning air ducts is that you could damage the HVAC system or the ductwork. If you damage a seam or knock a section loose, you could allow heated or cooled air to escape, which costs you money through reduced system efficiency. It can also be a time-consuming process to clean air ducts if you have a large home or complicated ductwork layout.

An air duct is a metal tube that carries air from a central furnace or AC unit to different rooms in the home. A home’s ductwork is essential to a forced-air HVAC system. An air vent is the opening in a room where the heated or cooled air blows in. Air ducts and air vents work together with your HVAC unit to keep your home at a comfortable temperature year-round.

If you have a forced-air heating system, it’s important to have it professionally inspected at least once per year. During one of these visits, your contractor will look at all of the components of your HVAC system, including your furnace or heat pump, air conditioner, and ducts. On average, an HVAC inspection costs $300. It’s also important to perform basic maintenance between inspections, such as changing your filters and cleaning dust from around your vents.

No, FPR isn’t necessarily better than MERV. Both systems measure an air filter’s effectiveness, but they express it on different scales. FPR ratings range from 1 to 12, while MERV ratings run between 1 and 20. However, some people might find FPR ratings easier to understand since they’re color-coded and have descriptors like “good,” “better,” and “premium.”

You will know if your furnace needs cleaning if your furnace seems to be working less efficiently than normal. You may notice your bedroom is chilly, but the living room is extremely warm, or perhaps the furnace isn’t heating the house properly at all. The furnace may also make weird noises, like bangs or whistles, or emit a rubbery or smoky smell when it is dirty. Of course, these symptoms could also be signs of other issues, so call in an HVAC pro to take a look as soon as possible.

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