Snellville Heating, Air and Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘athens’

Why Go With Snellville?

Monday, February 5th, 2024

When it comes to HVAC installation and service, we know that you have a lot of options. Just do a quick search online for HVAC services in our area and you will find a dozen of results. So what makes the Snellville team different from any other HVAC company in Athens, GA.

Aside from our higher quality of service, we also offer reasonable pricing and even financing options. Plus, we have the certifications and accreditations to back us up. Keep reading to learn more about why our team is who you want to partner with for all of your HVAC needs.

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Signs of Plumbing Leaks that You Need to Know

Monday, October 17th, 2022

Plumbing problems are never convenient. There is never a good time to need plumbing repairs – especially when you consider that plumbing leaks can lead to home damage, too. But inconvenient or not, plumbing repair needs are very common. Your pipes wear down over time and need repairs occasionally – especially if you live in an older home with older pipes. 

Many homeowners would love to stay ahead of plumbing problems by identifying leaks before they can cause widespread damage. We can help you learn more about the early signs of plumbing problems. If you do find yourself in need of an Emergency Plumber in Athens, GA, give our team a call. We can help by fixing any plumbing problems and addressing any other concerns we notice during our service call. 

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Are You Believing This Potentially Harmful AC Refrigerant Myth?

Monday, September 12th, 2022

air-conditioner-with-maintenance-toolsYou come home one day from work and your home feels warmer than usual. You tinker with the thermostat until you hear the unit turn on to begin cooling – that’s a good sign. At least your unit is running. But then you hold your hand under an air vent to feel warm air coming out. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many of us, it’s a refrigerant leak. 

But what exactly is refrigerant? You may know that refrigerant is inside your AC unit, and you know that it has the job of cooling your home’s air. Most people don’t know much more. And in fact, there are a lot of misconceptions about refrigerant. One is that refrigerant is a fuel that runs out over time. This simply isn’t true. If you have questions about refrigerant or need an air conditioning repair in Athens, GA, our team can help. In the meantime, you can read on to see how much you really know about refrigerant and maybe learn something new.

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Signs You May Have an Emergency Problem With Your Sewer Line

Monday, August 22nd, 2022

water-down-drainYou probably don’t think much about your sewer lines – that is until you have a problem. When something goes wrong with your sewer line, a lot of progress in your home ceases. You can’t wash dishes or clothes, flush toilets, or take showers. If it’s a clog that’s causing an issue, it may be a bigger problem than you can tackle on your own.

If you need an emergency plumber in Athens, GA, our team can help. But what happens when you’re having sewer problems but you’re not sure if the job calls for a professional? Well, that’s actually the best time to call a plumber. You definitely want to get ahead of any plumbing problems before they get worse. We’re highlighting five signs that you have an emergency problem with your sewer. 

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Why Is There Ice on My AC?

Monday, July 25th, 2022

ice-on-an-acNo, ice on your air conditioning system doesn’t mean the AC is working extremely well. It means the opposite. Ice isn’t supposed to form on an air conditioner under normal conditions. Unfortunately, people often ignore this sign of an AC malfunction because it seems like it makes sense—and this can soon lead to an air conditioner that isn’t providing any cooling at all!

What can happen with an AC that causes ice to form? There are several potential causes, and most are connected to the evaporator coil. This coil contains the cold refrigerant that absorbs heat from the air around it to cool it down. As the cold refrigerant evaporates, it warms up. If something prevents the refrigerant from warming up enough, it will remain below freezing. The water moisture that forms along the coil will then start to freeze. Once ice begins to form, it will further restrict the evaporator coil from absorbing heat until the coil is completely frozen over and the AC won’t work at all.

Here are the main causes of ice development:

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What the Weird Smells From Your AC Might Mean

Monday, April 18th, 2022

vent-cover-in-ceilingWhen you turn on your air conditioner during a hot and humid day in Georgia, you expect to receive cool air from it. You don’t expect to have weird or unpleasant odors emerge from your AC as well! Unfortunately, this does sometimes happen. When you’ve got an odd-smelling air conditioner, you may need to call our expert technicians for air conditioning repair in Athens, GA, since these smells often warn of a malfunction. 

What do these odd smells mean? We’ll look at some of the more common below.

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What’s Clogging Up My Drain?

Monday, February 21st, 2022

A clogged or slow drain isn’t the biggest plumbing disaster you might face in your home, but it’s definitely one of the most persistent and annoying. Many of the calls we get as a local Athens, GA plumber are to handle tough drain obstructions. We’ve seen many unusual clogging problems in our time—you won’t believe what can accidentally get down household drains—but there’s a set of common causes at the root of most clogs. 

We’ll go through the most likely sources for your clogged drain. This will help you understand when you need professional plumbers as well as how to prevent clogging later.

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Don’t Set Your Thermostat Too High This Winter—Here’s Why

Monday, November 15th, 2021

advanced-thermostat-on-hot-dayHow high can you set your home’s thermostat? If your thermostat and heating system are like most, the upper setting is 90°F. That means, in theory at least, you could turn your house into a hot day at the beach even during the middle of winter. That probably doesn’t sound appealing to you, but a nice 80°F may sound ideal. You can lounge around in your shorts in perfect comfort. In January!

But … please don’t do this. Our recommendation for winter thermostat settings is to lower the thermostat, not raise it. As the temperature outdoors drops, you’ll feel tempted to push up the thermostat setting higher each time you feel too cold, and then lower it when it gets too hot, but this isn’t the best practice for energy costs and the performance of your heating system. We’ll explain more below.

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What’s Clogging My Drain? (It Might Be This…)

Monday, October 4th, 2021

bubbling-drainNo plumbing problem is more common and annoying than the clogged drain or the slow drain. Everybody has had to deal with one at some point, and you’ll probably deal with them in your home in the future. 

Thankfully, clogs are usually easy to solve. The most basic ones you can safely remove with a plunger. For tougher clogs, you can call a plumber in Athens, GA who can rapidly clean the drain and take care of the clog. (Please don’t use chemical drain cleaners! These are potentially harmful for the drainpipes and don’t “clean” the drain at all.) 

In this post, we’re going to explore what might cause that clog in your drain. Knowing this will help you to understand what kind of assistance you’ll need to get the drain, well, draining again.

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Your AC’s Cooling Capacity: How Much Does Your Home Need?

Monday, August 9th, 2021

cold-man-and-woman-in-parkasWe’ve written before about how much an air conditioner can lower the temperature in a house. This is known as an AC’s temperature differential: the maximum amount it can lower the temperature inside compared to the temperature outside. 

Today we’re going to look at the cooling capacity of your air conditioner. This may sound like it’s the same as the temperature differential, but it isn’t. Where temperature differential is the same for all ACs, cooling capacity has a large range. Ensuring the AC for your home has the correct cooling capacity is vital for having an effective and energy-efficient cooling system.

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