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What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System? Changing the filter in the air conditioner. The concept of safe and healthy housing.

What Maintenance Is Needed for a Ductless System?

March 15, 2024

A ductless heating and cooling system, or a mini split, is a splendid choice for your Birmingham home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis.

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What Is a Dual Fuel Heating System?

February 15, 2024

Western Sales & Services is happy to lay all the options on the table so you can make the best decision for your Birmingham home. Here’s what you should know about dual fuel systems: 

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How Do I Know I Have a Cracked Heat Exchanger?

January 15, 2024

Even though your furnace may look and seem fine, dangerous gases could leak into your Birmingham home and seriously affect, even kill, your family members.

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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency

December 15, 2023

If you are in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a key factor in your search. The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating and cooling units that serves to help. 

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How Does a Gas Furnace Work?

November 13, 2023

A furnace is a big part of your life—whether you realize it or not. It keeps your Birmingham home warm and can help with your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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Preparing Your HVAC System for the Fall

October 16, 2023

As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.”

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Why Do I Need a Humidifier?

September 12, 2023

Winter is right around the corner and with it comes freezing temperatures, frequent illness, and dry indoor air. If you struggle with discomfort during the winter in your Homewood home, you may benefit from investing in a humidification system. 

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Air Conditioners: Things You May Not Have Known

August 15, 2023

Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.

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SEER––What Does It Mean?

July 17, 2023

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Alabama air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump. 

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Going Ductless

June 16, 2023

Mini splits are an excellent option to explore if you want an alternative to traditional air conditioners, furnaces, or heat pumps. Going ductless is a smart investment that benefits your home long-term, potentially for decades.

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