RKM Heating and Air Conditioning Blog: Posts Tagged ‘heating repair’

What Type of Heater Is the Most Efficient?

Monday, November 11th, 2024

When it comes to investing in a new heating system for your home, you want to make the right decision now since it is one you will live with for the next 10 to 25 years. Effective heating and energy efficiency are probably top of mind as you are selecting a system.

When it comes down to gas versus electric heating, you may be wondering which one is the better choice. They each offer unique pros and cons, but one does offer better overall energy efficiency. Keep reading to learn more about energy efficiency in whole-house heating systems and then give our team a call to schedule your heater installation in Irvine.

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5 Sounds of a Malfunctioning Furnace

Monday, February 19th, 2024

One of the easiest ways to identify that your furnace is having problems is by paying attention to the sounds it makes. There are some sounds that your furnace will make as a part of its normal operation cycles. But other sounds – usually ones that are loud, alarming, or persistent – can indicate something is going wrong with the system.

We are highlighting five sounds that you don’t want to hear your furnace making. If you hear any of these sounds, you need to give our team a call for heating repair in Riverside. You can keep reading to learn more about five unusual furnace sounds and what they mean.

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Why You’ll LOVE Going Ductless

Monday, February 5th, 2024

When it’s time to invest in a new HVAC system, or even HVAC duct replacement, you may want to consider a ductless option instead. The added expense of ductwork can make an installation significantly more expensive.

Skipping out on a more traditional ducted HVAC system can save you money in more ways than one. Plus, ductless mini split units have other benefits that a central unit cannot compare to. You can keep reading to learn more about the benefits of going ductless and why now might be a great time to do so.

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New Year’s Resolutions: Starting With Furnace Maintenance

Monday, January 22nd, 2024

We are a few weeks into the new year, and you’re probably still going strong with the resolutions you made for 2024. But there’s always room for one more! We encourage you to consider making furnace maintenance one of your New Year’s resolutions. When you schedule the service now before the end of the winter season, you give your furnace the best chance of being in great condition for winter again at the end of the year.

In fact, prioritizing annual furnace maintenance every single year is a great way to boost energy efficiency and extend your heater’s lifespan. You can keep reading to learn more about why furnace maintenance should be a priority for you this season.

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New Year’s Resolutions: Investing in a Heat Pump

Monday, January 8th, 2024

If you’ve been putting off investing in a new HVAC system for your home, make it your New Year’s resolution to you install a new heat pump in 2024. Heat pumps offer both heating and cooling, all within a single system. You can give our team a call for heat pump installation in Riverside.

We can visit your home and complete an assessment to talk about how a heat pump would be set up and how it would work to heat and cool your home all year round. You can also keep reading to learn more about heat pumps and the pros and cons of having this type of HVAC system installed.

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How to Fully Enjoy Your Heating System This Winter

Monday, December 25th, 2023

Having a heater in your home is all about staying warm. But we know that you don’t just want to keep your home comfortable, you want to stay warm safely and efficiently. We have tips to help you do just that for all types of heater systems in Riverside, CA.

No matter what type of heater you have, you can use our tips to get the most out of your heater while also saving money on your monthly energy bills and keeping safety as a top priority. Keep reading to learn more about our heater tips for the coming winter season.

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What the Furnace Booming Sound Means

Monday, December 11th, 2023

Of all the sounds that you could hear coming from your furnace, a booming sound is one of the most dangerous. Aside from causing a lot of problems for your furnace, booming sound can also be very alarming when you hear it.

It’s a problem you want to get addressed right away by scheduling furnace repair in Corona, CA. If you give us a call soon enough after hearing a booming sound, we can fix the problem and prevent additional damage to your furnace. Keep reading to learn more about why a furnace booming sound is potentially dangerous for your home and family.

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Top Tips for California Furnace Owners

Monday, September 4th, 2023

Did you know that furnaces in California have different requirements to meet than in other areas of the country? If you live in California and have a furnace in your home, you want to be aware of the California furnace requirements ahead of investing in a new system for your home.

And once you have a new furnace, you definitely want to take care of it so it can last for a long time. You can keep reading to learn more about how to maintain your high-efficiency furnace. Then if you have any questions, you are welcome to give our team a call. We can help guide you on selecting a furnace that meets efficiency standards in California and then help you maintain it across its lifespan.

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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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When to Call for a Heating Repair

Monday, February 7th, 2022

Throughout the winter, your furnace can take quite a beating. From being powered on and off several times to being overworked by high heat bills to being clogged with dust, grime, and dog hair, it’s no wonder that furnaces are bound to break down sooner or later.

If you don’t have any heating repair experience, it can be challenging to know when to call the professionals and get away with repairing yourself. Here are some of the cases where you’ll need to call for heating repair in Riverside, CA.

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