RKM Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

Bad Heater Airflow Can Lead to These Problems

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

Does your heater have bad airflow? If so, it’s not just an inconvenience, it can actually be a huge problem for your heater. Bad heat or airflow can actually cause other problems inside your heating system and around your home.

Don’t ignore the signs of poor airflow in your heater. Instead, schedule heater repair and get ahead of the problem. When you invest in heater maintenance, the repair bill often costs less and can help keep your heater running great for years to come. Ignoring the problem will only make it worse.

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Your Commercial Furnace is in Dire Need of This One Service

Monday, January 9th, 2023

If you own a business, there’s no doubt that you stay busy. It’s easy to let it slip your mind that you need to schedule commercial furnace service. After all, as long as your business stays warm in the winter, you probably don’t even give your heater much thought. But staying ahead of furnace problems means addressing those problems before there are any signs that something is wrong.

Ideally, you should schedule service for your commercial heater once per year. Even though we are already in the winter season, it’s not too late for this season. And we can help with more than just inspecting your heater. If you need commercial air duct cleaning, we can help with that too during the appointment. Read on to learn more about why commercial furnace service is so important for your business.

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Uncommon Reasons You End Up Needing HVAC Repair

Monday, December 26th, 2022

We all know about the most common reasons that your HVAC system needs repair. But what about uncommon reasons? There are some problems that don’t happen as often, but they’re just as serious when they do. It’s important to be able to identify these issues so you can address them quickly.

If you suspect that something is wrong with your HVAC system, you may be frantically searching for “heating and air conditioning repair near me.” If that’s the case, your search is over–you found us! After you learn more about uncommon air conditioner problems you can give us a call to schedule service.

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Qualities of a Great Heating Contractor

Monday, December 12th, 2022

When it comes to the heating system in your home, you only want the best. That includes the people working on your heater when it needs service or repairs. Having a certified technician that is well-trained ensures that you have someone who knows exactly what they’re doing.

But how do you know who to trust with your investment? Ideally, you want a team of professionals that can work on your heater consistently so they learn about your family, your home, and your individual needs. Finding great heating contractors takes some research, and there are four areas that you want to look at for before hiring anyone.

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Now is the Time for This Important Heating Service

Monday, November 28th, 2022

Heating season has arrived. You probably didn’t give your heater much thought through the spring and summer as you were more focused on staying cool. And even though it doesn’t get terribly cold here in Southern California, you definitely want your heater to work as the temperatures cool down.

But what if your heater doesn’t turn on right away? After your heater sits unused for half of the year, there’s a good chance that it may not work perfectly. That’s why a heater tune-up is important before winter sets in. If you need to schedule annual furnace maintenance this fall season, give our team a call.

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What AFUE Rating Is Best for My Furnace?

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Did you know that California has new furnace requirements when it comes to minimum efficiency? If you have an existing unit, it’s OK. But when it comes time to invest in a new furnace, your options will all be higher efficiency, meaning that they use less energy than previous furnace models.

The new California furnace requirements are a minimum efficiency rating of 78%. Anything above this threshold is considered good, but keep in mind that for your furnace to be ENERGY STAR certified it must have an AFUE rating of at least 85-90%. Why is this important for you as a California resident? Well, California energy costs tend to be higher than the national average. Keep reading to learn more about AFUE ratings are so important when choosing a new furnace.

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Why Choose a Ductless Mini Split?

Monday, July 25th, 2022

If you’re thinking of purchasing a ductless mini split in Riverside, CA, there are some great benefits in store. This type of air conditioner is highly adaptable to different home styles, and it’s far less invasive than central heating and cooling.

Getting a ductless mini split could be the perfect way to replace an outdated window unit or upgrade your home’s AC without ductwork.

In this post, we’ll discuss six reasons why choosing a ductless mini split could be the right choice for you. But before that, let’s answer the most common question about this type of AC.

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How Often Does My Heat Pump Need Servicing

Monday, April 4th, 2022

It’s that time of year again—the time of year when we start stressing the importance of air conditioning maintenance. The best time to schedule maintenance is during the spring because HVAC technicians typically have less crowded schedules and they’re responding to fewer emergency calls for urgent heating or cooling repair needs.

If you have a heat pump, chances are (hopefully anyway) you had fall maintenance done to ensure it would function properly through the chilly winter season. Unlike HVAC systems that need maintenance once a year, heat pumps require maintenance twice a year as they are a year-round system. We’ll discuss the importance of bi-annual heat pump maintenance:

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Why You’ve Run Into Heating Trouble

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Last week we talked about all the signs that you might need heating repair. This week, we’d like to talk about the problems that might have contributed to these issues. Once you take care of the heating problem you’re facing, we always think it’s worthwhile to backtrack a little and understand how you encountered the problems you’re facing. This reflection can allow you to avoid future heating problems.

If you need heater service in Riverside, CA, then we’re going to get into all the information surrounding this today. We want you to avoid heating trouble in the future. We understand sometimes heating issues are inevitable, but we want to help you to avoid what you can.

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“Should I Repair My Heater?”

Monday, February 21st, 2022

Once we reach this point in the winter season, it’s likely that your heating problems have made themselves apparent. You may still question if the problems you’re experiencing are worthy of a repair call. That’s where our professionals step in to help you out.

Our team isn’t just here to provide you with heating repair in Riverside, CA. This is an important service and we take it seriously, but we also understand the importance of informing you. When we give you the right and relevant information for your home, it helps you achieve a lifetime of comfort, efficiency, and satisfaction. This is our end goal as a team. Today, we want to get into some telltale signs that you should repair your home’s heater.

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