What exactly is a contactor? That’s a good question, and something we hope to answer in this blog post. However, just answering your miscellaneous electrical questions won’t get at the heart of what we’re trying to do. We want you to be ready for electrical...
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5 Water Treatment Products that Could Change Your Life
We’ve talked a lot on this blog about air conditioning and plumbing services, but we rarely ever talk about the treatment of your water. In this day and age, our personal health is becoming more and more of an important part of our lives. As we try to make healthier...
Problems That Could Lead to AC Replacement
Our motto here at First Rate Plumbing Heating and Cooling Inc is “quality work, exuberant service.” That’s because we know our way around an air conditioning system. We know how to repair them, how to install them, and when it’s clear that replacement is necessary....
Could Your AC Use a Thermostat Upgrade?
Homeowners don’t think about their thermostats enough. That’s a problem! For such a small, inexpensive component of a heating or cooling system, they really do have a significant impact on your comfort. Take those old analog thermostats for instance. Back in the day...
The Dangers of Short-Cycling
So, let’s say it’s a hot summer day and you’re gearing up to start your air conditioner so that it can keep your home cool. It’s been recently installed, so you know that it must be in good condition and there really shouldn’t be anything wrong with it, at least you...
Choose a Ductless System Today
Ductless air conditioning systems are incredibly effective at cooling homes. They’re a unique example of how advancing technology has given us a new solution for homes where ductwork just isn’t an option. For many homeowners who had homes that were either too small or...
4 Steps to Choosing the Right HVAC Professional
HVAC professionals are all over the place these days, from great, to good, to terrible. However, with the advent of the information age, we’ve got access to tools that can help us find exactly who is right for the job. If you’ve been in the market for a new air...
What Does AC Maintenance Entail?
This service that is so widely forgotten is a mystery to many homeowners. It’s not their fault, with so many amateurs in the industry these days, they purposely try to keep information from you in order to make an extra buck on a premature replacement or repair cost....