Pelham

Air Conditioning

Whether you are coming home from a long, stressful day at work or you have finally collected your children from all their summer activities, the last thing you want to find is a hot, stuffy home and a broken air conditioner. One of our goals at Western Sales and Services is to be sure that scenario does not happen to you. If you live in Pelham, you know the importance of having a working air conditioner in the summer.

One of the best ways to minimize the chances of having a failing air conditioning system here in Alabama is through regular maintenance. Remember that you will probably be asking your air conditioning system to work 24/7 on the hottest days—it deserves to get a little TLC before the task. Call our professional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) team to conduct a thorough inspection and cleaning, so your air conditioner is ready for the big job ahead.

Besides minimizing the chances of failure, a well-maintained air conditioner will be more energy efficient, reducing your energy bills. In addition, you will also be extending the overall life of your unit, which means your air conditioning system can serve you in years to come.

However, if you find your older system is unreliable, our team can also help you select a new air conditioning system that will meet your particular needs at an affordable price.

If you need service, repair, or a new system, call Western Sales and Services at 205-787-8674 for more details. We are ready and waiting to help. Request air conditioning service online today.

Air Ducts

Do you want to know the secret to maintaining a comfortable climate in your home? How about an often-overlooked way to reduce your heating and cooling energy bills? Have the air ducts, or ductwork, in your in Pelham, home inspected.

That is right, the ductwork that travels all around your home may be the cause of uneven temperature distribution—rooms which are never quite warm or cool enough and waste energy.

One of our goals at Western Sales and Services is to help homeowners like you get to know your duct system better. A comprehensive inspection can help identify leaks as well as places where additional insulation can conserve heat or cooling during air circulation.

Call our trained experts to learn about our air duct services. We can identify various points of your air duct network that may require professional sealing. In addition, if your ducts run through uninsulated parts of your home like your attic, we may recommend additional insulation to help you conserve energy.

If you are struggling with uneven heating and cooling due to poorly placed registers, we can solve that issue as well. Our team can help balance how the air is distributed in your home.

When you want to learn more about air duct services and how our team can help you increase your home’s comfort level as well as save you energy, call Western Sales and Services at 205-787-8674 for more details. We are ready and waiting to help. Request air duct service online today.

Commercial Services

Running a successful company means taking care of all the details including managing heating and cooling systems. Let our professionals at Western Sales and Services offer our years of expertise in these areas so you can focus on your business’s core mission. We have experience in selecting the right commercial heating and cooling systems for different businesses as well as scaling those solutions to manage climate control for each nook and cranny of your commercial operation.

Boilers

Do you have a residential boiler system that is not working like it used to? Are you hearing strange rumbling noises when you try to turn up your heat? Is your heating uneven or inconsistent? It may be time to call our Western Sales and Services professionals for a maintenance visit. We can check your entire heating system to see if any of those are the culprits of your heating problems.

Residential boilers, typically used with natural gas or heating oil, can be an excellent alternative to a furnace for heating your home. Ensuring you have the right-sized system for your Alabama home makes all the difference in your energy costs and your home’s comfort. Let our team assess yours.

If your boiler is more than a decade old or you are considering an alternative to replacing an older furnace, the highest energy-efficient residential boilers available in Pelham are typically 90 percent to 98 percent efficient, using just about all the energy consumed in the process.

Whether you are looking for residential boiler service, maintenance, or repair, or you are in the market for a new boiler system, call Western Sales and Services at 205-787-8674. We are ready and waiting to provide you with excellent service and advice on residential boilers. Request boiler service online today.

Ductless Systems

If you are looking for a way to add supplemental heating or cooling to one area of your home, or if you think you could heat and cool your entire Alabama home in a nontraditional fashion, you may want to look into the efficient ductless system available today. These systems provide heating and cooling without using your Pelham home’s air duct system.

Our professionals at Western Sales and Services can help you determine the best application for a ductless system as well as help you size the appropriate unit for your space. Many homeowners find ductless systems are an excellent heating and cooling solution for room additions, man caves, bonus rooms, or guest suites. In addition, if you are battling temperature imbalances in your home or thermostat fights among family members, a ductless unit can come to the rescue.

An advantage of a ductless system is eliminating the loss of energy through a typical duct system. Customized climate control in infrequently used spaces is also an advantage.

Give us a call at Western Sales and Services at 205-787-8674 to get more information about ductless units. Our professionals are here to help answer any questions you may have. Request ductless system service online today.

Furnaces

Building a new home or remodeling your current home is an exciting adventure for any family. If you are designing your dream home in Alabama, you may be overwhelmed by the number of decisions you need to make.

One decision you do not want to make hastily is what kind of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system you will install. This is also true when it comes time to replace or upgrade your current heating and cooling system.

Many homeowners select a furnace as their heating option. If that is where you are headed, be sure to call Western Sales and Services for recommendations and assistance.

Furnaces have a long history in helping families keep warm in with cold weather. Today there are a vast number of furnaces on the market. They can provide reliable heat for small, medium, and large homes as well as single-story or multistory designs. Furnaces are designed to work well in urban locations, subdivisions, or country homes.

The good news is there is a furnace designed just for your particular Pelham home. Let our professional team help you find it.

We can recommend a correct-sized furnace so you always have comfortable heat on the coldest winter days while not wasting energy at the same time. We can go over various efficiency ratings, fuel sources, and features so you get all the things important to you in a new furnace. And we can work with you on budget and timing.

Call Western Sales and Services at 205-787-8674 to learn more about furnaces available on the market. Request furnace service online today.

Gas Fireplaces

It’s been said the two things humans never get tired of watching are falling water and flickering flames. However, the hassle and struggle of a traditional wood-burning fireplace can be drawbacks to this timeless enjoyment in life. Enter the modern solution: residential gas fireplaces.

A gas fireplace offers cozy heat and warm flames without the mess of chimney sweeping and the chore of splitting and carrying wood into your Alabama home. Instead, you just flip a switch.

Some newer models even allow you to adjust how high the flames go and how hot your gas fire can get. And if you are worried about how realistic a gas fireplace looks, many models are now specifically designed to look like a traditional wood-burning fire.

On a more practical note, gas fireplaces are also much easier to set up in your Pelham home than a traditional wood burning heath and niche. They simply require a small chimney, good ventilation, and the desired unit. However, while you may find gas fireplace sets that seem to be easy to set up on your own, the actual installation should be left to our professionals.

Curious to learn more? Our Western Sales and Services team is happy to answer all your questions. Contact us today at 205-787-8674. Request gas fireplace service online today.

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Residentialgeothermal heat pumps have been around for a very long time. They are energy efficient, are low cost in the long run, and work with nature instead of against it. Why don’t more companies talk about this heating and cooling option?

Sadly, it’s because some common myths are still circulating about geothermal heat pumps. Add that to the initial high cost and area restrictions on these systems and it’s easy for companies to stick to traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Here at Western Sales and Services we break down the myths and open up this alternative option for our clients. So, what is geothermal heating?

In a nutshell, geothermal furnaces exchange the heat or the cold from your Pelham home with the temperature of the earth below you. Unlike the weather above, five feet into the earth, the temperature stays the same. And that energy is what geothermal heating and cooling systems tap into to keep your home comfortable. Depending on the model you consider, you may be able to heat your water supply as well with this clean, renewable energy.

On the flip side, they may cost more than traditional systems to set up and not all Alabama homes or buildings will be able to use geothermal HVAC systems. While these are big considerations, they should not hold you back from considering all the options available to you.

The professions at Western Sales and Services are ready and willing to help—give us a call at 205-787-8674. Request geothermal heat pump service online today.

Heat Pumps

Heat pump technology has changed a great deal since it was invented. Although it was a byproduct of a deep freezer experiment, the heat pumps of today provide an effective, efficient way to deliver heating and cooling services to homeowners in Alabama.

How does a heat pump work? Heat pumps operate by transferring heat from one location to another.

In the colder months, heat pumps take heat from outdoors and send it indoors to warm your home. Then in the warmer months, they do the reverse like an air conditioner and remove the heat from indoors and move it outside. Our professionals at Western Sales and Services can talk with you about your specific heating and cooling needs to see if a heat pump may be a good solution for you.

One big advantage of heat pumps is they do not burn fuel such as wood, oil, or natural gas. This means you typically reduce your energy bills in the long run, and your family’s heating and cooling needs are met in a more environmentally friendly manner.

Give Western Sales and Services a call at 205-787-8674 to find out how heat pump technology has evolved and what models might fit your heating and cooling needs. Request heat pump service online today.

Indoor Air Quality

According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends 93 percent of their time indoors. It’s no wonder that poor indoor air quality can have such a detrimental effect on your health. Our professionals at Western Sales and Services can test your indoor air quality as well as provide tips and services to help you improve it in your Alabama home.

Common indoor air pollutants include dust and dust mites, pet hair and dander, bacteria and viruses, smoke, and chemicals from cleaning supplies and new furniture. Most heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems use an air filter to remove some of these pollutants. However, the size of particulates removed may vary depending on the quality of the filter.

Poor indoor air quality can lead to general discomfort or possibly more serious health issues. Asthma and allergies can both be aggravated by poor indoor air quality, causing additional respiratory distress.

Instead, consider having one of our air quality professionals come out and evaluate your Pelham home. Air duct cleaning, air purification systems, and HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filters may be recommended as part of a remediation program. Our trained experts will also inspect your HVAC system for potential leaks of carbon monoxide and other dangerous substances.

Western Sales and Services wants to be your partner in providing safe and healthy indoor air quality. Call us at 205-787-8674 for more details. Request indoor air quality service online today.

Maintenance

The last thing you want to happen in the heat of the summer is to turn on your air conditioning system and find it blowing hot air or to fire up your furnace to find it broken as the mercury drops in the winter. One way to prevent this scenario from occurring is to schedule regular HVAC maintenance service calls during the shoulder seasons. Our professionals at Western Sales and Services will be happy to come out in the spring to inspect your air conditioner and again in the fall to check your furnace.

Our trained technicians will perform a multipoint inspection to make sure everything is in good working order. In addition, they will thoroughly clean all the components of your system and change filters. If they discover any worn parts, they will advise replacement to avoid a costly repair later. Lubrication, tightening of electrical connections, and a safety check are included.

By investing in regular HVAC maintenance for your Pelham home, you will keep your home comfortable. In addition, you can save money on your energy bills in Alabama and increase the longevity of your entire system in the long run. Maintenance inspections are usually much less expensive than emergency repair calls, saving you money down the road.

Contact Western Sales and Services at 205-787-8674 to get more details about HVAC maintenance services. We’d be happy to schedule a time to come out to your home. Request HVAC maintenance service online today.

Radiant Floors

Have you ever been frustrated while trying to arrange furniture around your heating and cooling vents? What could you do with all that space your furnace takes up in your utility room or basement? Today, Western Sales and Services offers an alternative to bulky, vent-dependent heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that can eliminate these issues.

Radiant floor heating is installed under the floors of your Alabama home. This electric- or water-based system provides heat through your flooring instead of blowing warm heat through your air ducts. As the heat rises, the interior of your home warms up efficiently and evenly.

Since radiant floor heating is so close to your living space, it only needs to heat up to about 84 degrees Fahrenheit to provide comfortable room temperatures. In comparison, a radiator usually reaches 150 degrees in order to warm up the surrounding air.

Radiant floor heating is a great addition, especially to new construction, in Pelham. Once installed, it is less expensive to operate, easier to maintain, and safe. It will eliminate hot or cold spots in your home and free up all that space taken up by vents and HVAC equipment.

Installing radiant floor heating can take some time, however, and disrupt daily life as the flooring will need to be lifted. Installation is usually more expensive than installation for a conventional HVAC system.

Talk with our professionals at Western Sales and Services by calling 205-787-8674. We would be happy to answer your questions and provide more details. Request radiant floor heating service online today.

Water Heaters

Water heaters are one of the systems in your Alabama home you may be most dependent upon. Without a functioning water heater, it’s impossible to wash dishes, do laundry, and so many other daily tasks in your lifestyle you take for granted. With the water heater options available today, you should rarely be inconvenienced from a lack of hot water any longer. There are two primary options for you to consider for your Pelham home.

The first is a tank water heater. This type of water system is most commonly found in homes across the United States, is typically straightforward to install, and costs less initially. However, it’s also prone to the most common problem affecting a water heater: it can run out of hot water, be an energy sucker, and cause a flood if something should go wrong and it leaks.

Tankless systems, while they do cost more at the start, offer you as much or as little hot water exactly when you want it. These hot water systems provide you your hot water on demand. They are generally better at conserving energy and are smaller in size so they can be installed in more places than a traditional tank system.

When you are ready to explore your options or to make home water heater improvements, whether it is a replacement, new installation, repair, or maintenance, our team at Western Sales and Services would be happy to help you—give us a call at 205-787-8674. Request water heater service online today.

Whole-House Dehumidifiers

The heating and cooling of your Pelham home does not need to stop with the basic components of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. While these may fill most homeowners’ needs, there are always a few outliers where some extras will add so much. One of the most common home issues a basic HVAC system may not be able to handle is maintaining appropriate home humidity levels.

Right off, you may not understand the need for a whole-house dehumidifiers in your Alabama home. However, they can help reduce your HVAC bills, help keep wear and tear on your overall system to a minimum, and generally have a larger impact in your home comfort than you might give them credit for at a first glance.

Another reason to consider these systems is if you struggle with allergies and other respiratory issues, including reactions to mold and mildew. These systems are very good at reducing and/or eliminating those problems from your home as they can be linked to unbalanced humidity levels.

If you are interested in what these systems can do for you, give us a call at 205-787-8674. Our professionals at Western Sales and Services are fully capable and ready to assist you. Request whole-house dehumidifier service online .

Whole-House Humidifiers

It may not occur to you to add on to your existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system to solve chronic issues in your Pelham home. You simply turn your thermostat up or down to control your comfort level. While that may work for some small homes, you might benefit from considering alternative options. And one of these is a whole-house humidifier.

These units do much more than control the humidity in your Alabama home. They can also lower your HVAC bills, help you with chronic respiratory or other health issues, and improve the quality of your home’s circulating air.

While these may seem like big claims for a system that only adds moisture to your home, the simple fact remains that whole-house humidifiers do not get enough attention from people who may need them the most.

If you think your home may benefit from one of these units or you would simply like to explore your options, our Western Sales and Services professionals at 205-787-8674 are happy to help you. Request whole-house humidifier service online today.

Zone Control Systems

Technology continues to advance on all fronts today, especially in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) field. One of the more exciting new developments is zone control systems . These systems tie into your overall HVAC system; however, they provide you with superior temperature control in different zones of your Alabama home.

Here’s how they work. Each zone of your home has its own thermostat, which can be programmed by day and time. As one zone “calls” your central system, automatic dampers open and close to direct the heating or cooling to that particular zone. If a second zone puts in a request, dampers adjust accordingly. Your HVAC system will continue to run until all zones reach their desired temperatures.

Our Western Sales and Services team can work with you to see if your current HVAC system can work with a zone control system. In most cases, controlling temperature by zones of your home will reduce the amount of energy you consume and lower your monthly utility bills.

Gone are the days of trying to determine the optimum temperature for your entire home or trying to manually close and open vents in the middle of your daily duties. Zone control systems take the worry out of managing your Pelham home’s comfort levels and energy consumption.

Contact Western Sales and Services at 205-787-8674 with any questions about zone control systems. Our team would be happy to help you determine if it’s right for you. Request zone control system service online today.