"Came to my house to fix an HVAC problem which turned out to be an electrical problem. Anton did not charge me for his time and gave me recommendations as to my next step to fix the problem. Highly recommend."
"I spoke with Jorge about a gas leak coming from my furnace. He was so honest with me and recommended that I call the utility company to come fix it instead. PSEG came within an hour and fixed it for free. I had another company come out yesterday and they told me that I needed to change the gas value, so Jorge was able to save me hundreds of dollars. If I ever have any future HVAC issues, I will definitely trust Challenger to do the right thing and not scam me. Thank you so much!!"
"They arrived promptly, entered the HVAC housing area and accessed the situation. I was glad to learn that my furnace was working fine and the smell of an electrical fire was gone. They changed the filter and suggested that I call them if the smell returned."
"The service tech performed the work in a total professional way. Performed a complete analysis of my furnace to ensure all was well. Was extremely friendly and took the time to respond to all my questions. I recommend arctic air to anyone seeking hvac work!"
"A lifesaver! Kyle explained everything in a way that I could understand and was patient when he had to repeat himself. He is truly a professional who will be recommended to anyone looking for an honest HVAC person. Thank you again Kyle!!"
"We recently had the pleasure of hiring Dawson Mechanical to have a new Navien tankless water heater installed. This was a little more than a straightforward job since the water heater was being relocated from a utility closet to the garage which was about 20 feet away. From the time I made the first call to Dawson, I had a good feeling about this company. Dave came over within a few days on a Saturday to look the job over and give me an estimate. He is very knowledgeable and took the time to answer any questions we had. When the day came for the installation, a crew of 3 workmen arrived around 9:00 AM and did not stop until the job was finished around 5:00 PM. They did an excellent job, were very good about keeping everything clean and neat, and the workmanship was top notch. In short, we were very happy with everything and would not hesitate to use Dawson for our future plumbing/HVAC needs."
"Mo is honestly a breath of fresh air. The quality of his work is second to none. He is brilliant. He works to find solutions. He does not sell you on anything but, instead, gives you options to make decisions. Mo is a wonderfully kind man. He is trustworthy with excellent communication. He always arrives on time. I could go on and on, but he really is a gem of a find. I highly recommend his company and would use him for anything HVAC related."
"They are simply the best. They are truly professionals, courteous , punctual and very competitive in pricing. I am very happy with the work they did on my system. I strongly recommend them for any HVAC work."
"We hired them to clean our HVAC ducts as we had just bought this house. We are glad we did as before pics showed a horrible situation. They were reasonably priced and they were quick to respond to our needs. Work was completed within 48 hours as requested to meet our schedule. Highly recommend them"
Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts
To reset your air conditioner, start by turning it off at the thermostat. Then, shut off power to the AC system at the circuit breaker. Some units have a dedicated "reset" button; if yours does, press and hold it for three to five seconds. If your air conditioner doesn't have a reset button, or if you are resetting it after a power outage, leave the circuit breaker off for at least 30 minutes to allow the system to reset itself. Afterward, turn the power back on at the breaker, turn on the AC from the thermostat, and set it to "cool" to test the system.
When a compressor gets overheated in central air systems or heat pumps, it can still cool your home for a while until it eventually gives out. If the compressor is chronically overheated and no one addresses the root cause, it will create an incredibly expensive problem when your entire HVAC system breaks down and stops working altogether.
A new HVAC system can increase your home's value by about 5% to 7%, which can translate to an added value of $2,500 to $3,000. The return on investment (ROI) can be around 30%, especially if you upgrade the entire system, including ductwork and insulation. Adding modern features like a smart thermostat can further increase your home’s value by making the heating and cooling systems more efficient and convenient. However, since a new unit can cost $10,000 or more to install, it's important to weigh the upfront cost against the potential increase in home value. For a specific assessment, it's best to consult a local AC installer.
If the air coming from your AC unit is cool but never quite cold, there are a few reasons this might be happening. For starters, it could signal that your refrigerant levels are low. If there are no other indications of this particular issue, like hissing noises or frozen refrigerant lines, anything from dirty filters to damaged condenser or evaporator coils could be responsible for the problem.
A calculation method that your HVAC contractor will use to ensure your system does what it's supposed to is measuring duct output, or its CFM. The calculation requires knowing the cross-sectional area of the ductwork and determining the air speed past any given point within it.
The Harrison, NJ homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services
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