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A safety inspection of your heating system could save your life

A cracked heat exchanger in a furnace is a serious issue that can pose several dangers. The heat exchanger is responsible for transferring heat from the combustion chamber to the air that is blown through your home, and when it’s cracked, it can allow toxic gases like carbon monoxide to escape into your living space. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can be deadly if inhaled in high concentrations. LISTEN TO THIS WEEK’S SHOW In […]

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DIY Diagnosing a Bad Thermostat

On this week’s episode of You Got This!, we discuss how you can properly diagnose a faulty thermostat. While ABT does not recommend DIY repairs to your HVAC system, even your thermostat, you can diagnose your faulty thermostat before you need to call out a professional. It could be as simple as needing new batteries — it’s not always a catastrophe or complete system failure. Some common issues with a faulty thermostat include: It won’t

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Whole House Fans

On this week’s episode of You Got This! we discuss the benefits of a whole house fan. The whole house fan brings in the air from the outside, to cool your home, primarily over night. This allows you to utilize your A/C less often, saving you on energy bills. It also is known to help improve indoor air quality. ABT installs VentCool products. The benefits of free cooling begin with dramatic energy savings. VentCool Whole

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Upkeep of Your HVAC

Your home’s heating system is going to get a lot of use in the coming months. Is it ready? Are you? This week on You Got This!, Andrew discusses some DIY steps to making sure your heater is ready for the winter months. Here are just a few things you can do to keep things running smoothly. Clean or Replace the Filter : The absolute simplest way to keep your HVAC in tip-top shape is maintaining

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DIY Keeping Your Cooling Unit Running

Summer is on the way, and the last thing you want to deal with is a malfunctioning air conditioner. Especially in the Sierra Nevada foothills. The best way to prevent the need to schedule an air conditioning repair call is to maintain your HVAC system.  This week, DeeDee Vierra, Director of Operations for HVAC at ABT Plumbing, Electric, Heat & Air joins us to discuss what you can do to prolong the life of your

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HVAC: Air Filters and Pet Hair

There are two things many houses/apartments/living spaces have in common: insulation and air filters. But another thing they have in common is how much money they can save you. This week, Rosalie and Andrew discuss the importance of insulation and checking your air filters for pet hair. Many houses/apartments/living spaces have heating and A/C units, but these can cost more money in the long run if the building itself isn’t insulated, or insulated properly. The

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