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July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar. It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your home. Is your heating, ventilation…
Your home may need more power from your electrical panel than it can handle if you upgrade HVAC equipment, add new kitchen appliances, or install a home EV charger. Are you sure your home can handle the influx of electricity-powered devices? If not, it is time to consider upgrading your electrical panel. Home electrification…
Do you and your family battle over the thermostat on sweltering summer days? One person cranks the AC, and another promptly lowers it. Someone else dials it back up, and someone dials it down. The temperature ping-pongs from cold to warm and warm to cold. It’s a familiar scene in many , homes with a…
We all take electricity for granted. From our coffee makers to our motion-detecting night lights, we are surrounded by the wonders of electricity in everything we do. We see it as a necessity and a very safe part of our homes, offices, and recreation. However, electricity is a potentially dangerous and deadly entity. Thankfully, the…
Extreme weather plays out differently from state to state and season to season. But the common thread that runs through each walloping event is the risk of a power outage. From heatwaves to blizzards, lightning to high winds and rain, severe weather can leave you powerless in amid teeth-chattering cold or unbearable heat. Your ,…
Earth Day is a reminder that small, consistent actions can have a lasting impact on the communities we call home. At Western Heating, Air, Electrical & Plumbing, sustainability isn’t treated as a seasonal initiative—it’s woven into the way we operate every day. From responsible recycling practices to energy-efficient solutions for homeowners in , and beyond,…
When it comes time to replace your current standard-efficiency furnace, there are so many decisions to make. One of the primary ones is what level of efficiency you need for your new system. It’s common to assume installing a higher-efficiency furnace is the best choice. But that’s not always the case. When it comes to…
There’s no question this winter has felt disappointing for many four-season residents. Snow lovers didn’t get much to celebrate. But what’s even more concerning than a light winter is what a lack of snowpack could mean for the months ahead. The weather over the past 18 months has been mild to say the least. Long-time…
Change your HVAC filters regularly, which is at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs.
A dual-fuel system sounds more high-tech than it really is. It can positively solve a lot of issues for , homeowners. Still, it is really nothing more than a combined heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system composed of a heat pump and a furnace. The term “dual-fuel” refers to the combination of electricity required…
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