Commercial Work.

The folks at Daylight Electric in Belen want you to know that their techs are well-equipped to do commercial work in central New Mexico. If you need commercial HVAC in the Belen area, always call the experts at Daylight Electric.

For more than twenty years, their licensed electricians have specialized in commercial HVAC and electrical work for businesses both large and small in the greater Belen area. Daylight Electric is capable of repairing and installing commercial cooling and heating systems.

Call Daylight Electric of Belen if you need commercial electrical panels installed. Daylight Electric also services underground utility poles and underground power lines. For HVAC work both large and small, the answer is always Daylight Electric of Belen NM.

Who Wants to get a Head Start on Summer?

I suppose a little more spring around the Albuquerque area would be nice, but we don’t always have that luxury.  Before you know it, the day will come where it is positively uncomfortable in your Belen home if your air conditioning system is not working properly.  Of course you can wait for that fateful day, or get a head start on your a/c system.

Here are some terms with which you should be familiar –

1.  The compressor.  It changes low pressure refrigerant to high pressure.

2.  The condenser.  It changes gas to liquid.

3.  Evaporator.  Liquid refrigerant is changed to a gas.

4.  Filter.  It removes foreign substances from the refrigerant.

Check, check, and check.  Everything about your home’s air conditioning system should be checked before your family swelters on a hot day sooner than later.  The right place to call in Belen and the greater Albuquerque area for a complete home air conditioning check-up is  Daylight Electric and Appliance.  Call them before it gets busy at (505) 864-3980.

Repair or Replace…That is the Question.

It is a question with an expensive answer.  Should you repair your whole-house heating system, or should you replace it altogether?  A healthy heating system can prevent burst pipes, provide good quality indoor air that encourages good health and efficiently heat your home.  You need to know when you can get by for another season with repairs instead of replacement.

You may need a heating professional to assess your system when –

1.  You start hearing abnormal noises.

2.  The system just keeps blowing out air.

3.  Power bills are going up and up.

4.  There is poor indoor air quality.

5.  Temperatures vary from room-to-room.

These (among others) are signs that it is time to call in someone like Daylight Electric and Appliance.  They are heating professionals who have been serving the comfort needs of the Albuquerque area out of Belen for many years.  Watch, listen, then call Daylight Electric and Appliance of Belen at (505) 864-3980.

Temperature’s Falling.

October is upon us and that means winter in Central New Mexico is just around the corner.  As the temperatures fall, many commercial building and home owners are starting to think about turning on the heat.  In order to ensure that your boiler or heat exchanger is ready for the cooler weather, follow these tips to prepare your boiler for winter.

1.  Turn it on for at least 15 minutes before cold weather arrives.

2.  Bleed out the radiators.

3.  Look for leaks, cracks, and the accumulation of soot.

4.  The flame should be clear blue.

5.  Make sure the pipes are insulated.

Being ready before you spend a night in Belen or the Albuquerque area freezing your (you know what) off affords great peace of mind.  A full inspection of your boiler is just the ticket.  That ticket is punched by the professionals at Daylight Electric and Appliance.  Don’t wait one day too long…give yourself some “daylight” by calling (505) 864-3980.

HVAC Technology is Ever-changing.

As with most aspects of our life the world of HVAC is always changing and evolving.  Sometimes, homeowners in the Albuquerque area think that they can make their homes more comfortable without posing a risk to the environment.  With some eco-friendly changes that have come to the industry, that reality is getting closer.

Here are some of those changes –

1.  New energy analysis software

2.  Ice-Powered Air Conditioners reduces the total energy consumption of office buildings

3.  Geothermal heat pumps…not exactly new, but becoming more and more popular

4.  Radiant floor heating reduces energy costs while heating your home

5.  HVAC zoning…as you might suspect this divides your home into specific zones

It is all very exciting for us here at Daylight Electric and Appliance.  I am the president of the company, Justin Day.  I have years of training in the industry and we pride ourselves in staying ahead of the curve with the latest technological changes in the HVAC industry.  If you live in or around Belen NM give us a call at (505) 864-3980.

It’s Hot in Here…No Kidding.

Sure, it’s hot in your house now, but that won’t last much longer.  Few feelings compare to walking into your warm house, with its efficient furnace, away from the piercing wind-chills and snowy winter weather outside.  I know it seems weird to talk about this in July, but you may be glad that you tackled your home’s heating system in late summer.

Traditional furnaces burn seven days a week, 365 days a year, which is why many ABQ area homeowners are asking, “Should I turn my furnace off over the summer?” The answer isn’t a simple “yes” or “no,” however.  It’s based on several factors, like your type of furnace and its household use, as well as your personal preferences.

Daylight Electric and Appliance of Belen wants you to stay on top of your home’s heating and air conditioning system.  None of us in the Albuquerque area want to wake up on one late September morning shivering because our furnace stopped working efficiently!  For your heating and air conditioning needs call Daylight Electric and Appliance at (505) 864-3980.

Zap…Wiring a Central A/C Unit.

A central heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, better known as HVAC, unit requires a dedicated circuit and wiring for the unit's electrical load.  Near the air-conditioning unit, someone must also install a power disconnect box on the same circuit that they wire the HVAC unit.  That’s electrician 101!

Here are some of the steps that a professional HVAC installer will take –

1.  It starts with locating the service panel electric box.

2.  Find the main switch.

3.  Turn it off.

4.  Find any electrical outlet to make sure that there is absolutely NO power.

5.  Use the right tools and clothing for working with electricity.

Zap, indeed!  That is what we are all trying to avoid.  This is a job for a professional electrician.  In Belen and the greater Albuquerque area those HVAC pros are found at Daylight Electric and Appliance.  No matter if it is a single home or a commercial job Daylight Electric is the right choice.  Give them call at (505) 864-3980.

Things are Heating Up Around Here.

It won’t be long now when Central New Mexico weather heats up and we will turn on our home’s air conditioner for the first time.  Waiting to see IF it works at peak efficiency this season could be disastrous if you have not followed some simple steps first.  This will give you some peace of mind going into June.

Before turning on your air conditioning –

1.  Check your thermostat.  Is it outdated?

2.  Look for exposed ductwork.

3.  Check the air vents.

4.  Look carefully at your drain line.

5.  Inspect the outdoor condenser unit.

6.  Does the electrical wiring show signs of wear and tear?

Before you begin these steps (and several others) do the smart thing!  Call Daylight Electric and Appliance serving Belen and greater Albuquerque.  They will do whatever is necessary to make sure that your home’s a/c cranks along at peak efficiency this summer.  Call them before things really heat up at (505) 864-3980.

What is Load Circulation?

Whether this is a brand-new furnace installation or you are getting ready to replace an older heating or cooling system, it is very important for you to get a load calculation done by a contractor.  The load calculation is an estimation of what exact size of a furnace is needed for your castle.

Here are some things included in the calculation –

1.  A complete inspection which includes walls, ceilings, and floors

2.  Assessing windows, doorways, and the size of the room

3.  Finding drafts

4.  Complying with building codes

A professional furnace installer knows all these things and much more.  In the long run you probably will be replacing your furnace with one of the same BTU rating.  Please allow us to help with this task from start to finish.  We are Daylight Electric and Appliance.  If you are replacing a furnace in the Belen and ABQ area just call us at (505) 864-3980.

Living on the Edge.

That may be a bit dramatic, but when your furnace is about to conk out you had better be ready to keep it humming along through a long Albuquerque winter.  Fortunately, there are warning signs that indicate your home’s furnace is about to “give up the ghost”.  Even one day without heat could be agonizing.

Here are some of those signs –

1.  How old is your furnace?  That’s the obvious place to start.

2.  Have your utility bills gone up?

3.  Have there been previous repairs?

4.  Is the flame yellow instead of blue?

5.  Does your furnace make strange noises?

Daylight Electric and Appliance understands.  A hard-working consistent furnace is a big part of your family’s ongoing comfort this winter and for many to come.  They have experience in all types of HVAC and electrical services.  This winter and in every season count on Daylight Electric and Appliance serving Belen and Albuquerque at (505) 864-3980.

Do You Have a Wall Furnace?

Many New Mexico homes are still equipped with wall furnaces.  The word is that they don’t heat as well and that they are noisy.  What are the walls like…is it a “shared wall” or an outside one?  Also, consider the windows.  A single-pane window may be considered inefficient for maximum comfort this winter.

Naturally, your thermostat has a great deal to do with it all.  If you keep it at 70 degrees, instead of 67 for example, you WILL lose heat through that wall!  Outside the temperature may be below freezing.  Others claim that wall furnaces do not make any more noise and are just as reliable as forced air or a floor furnace.

To the Belen and Albuquerque HVAC professionals at Daylight Electric and Appliance it matters not what kind of furnace you have in your castle.  They will troubleshoot or replace it depending on your needs.  You can rely on Daylight Electric and Appliance every time in the ABQ area.  Just call (505) 864-3980.

Have Your Commercial HVAC System Installed Right the First Time.

This is so important.  Anything less could slow down productivity and bring your company to a screeching halt.  As an owner or manager, eventually you will be confronted with the decision to replace your current commercial HVAC system or keep it in service for a bit longer.  This will be a critical time for your company.

Here are some things to consider –

1.  Consider the age of your current system

2.  What are the projected costs to maintain it

3.  What has been the recent track record of breakdowns

4.  Are your employees and customers comfortable?

Check all of the boxes and then call the HVAC specialists of the Belen and Albuquerque area.  Daylight Electric and Appliance has served all of Central New Mexico’s heating and air conditioning needs for a very long time and you can count on them to give great advice then do the job you require…guaranteed!  Call Daylight Electric and Appliance at (505) 864-3980.

When an Emergency is Not an Emergency.

It may sound confusing, but it really isn’t.  When you think of your home’s heating and air conditioning needs, every repair and every replacement should be treated somewhat like an emergency in that if you ignore a potential problem it will eventually become one.  That’s what we mean by the above phrase.

Pre-planning almost always prevents poor performance.  Before you count on your home’s heating system to perform at its peak over the next several months have it checked.  Before next spring why not have your air conditioning system checked?  We would like to be your prevention HVAC company in the Albuquerque area.

We are Daylight Electric and Appliance.  Why not give us a call to come to your Belen or Albuquerque area home to check your HVAC system and make the necessary recommendations?  Of course, we are always here for heating and air conditioning emergencies as well.  Call us at Daylight Electric and Appliance.  That phone number is (505) 864-3980.

Is Your Furnace Ready for Winter?

I know, who wants to think about that in early September?  How long have you lived in the Albuquerque area?  If it has been more than a year, you know that colder weather comes fast and hits hard some seasons.  If your furnace conks out from the get-go you will be miserable for a period of time until it is fixed.

Here are some tips to employ as soon as you can –

1.  Crank up your thermostat.  If you don’t hear the heat kick in that may be a bad sign.

2.  Make sure that the air filters are changed with the new season.

3.  Clean the heat exchanger.

4.  Lubricate the blower motor.

5.  Test the ignitor switch.

Whoa, whoa, whoa…we are getting into some professional territory here!  Before you go messing around with your heating system you may want to strongly consider calling the HVAC pros at Daylight Electric and Appliance Inc.  They are the heating and a/c people who have been serving Belen and ABQ for many years.  Please keep the number handy (505) 864-3980.

Your Mobile Home Needs Electricity Too.

Unless you plan on parking your mobile home out in the New Mexico desert you will need full-service electricity.  After all, this is where you live!  Mobiles homes consume electricity just as much as site-built homes, and they get their electric supply through a regular electric meter as well.

It begins with directing a cable from either an electricity pole or a power outlet in the trailer park to your meter box.  You must make sure this cable is not live before making any connections for obvious security purposes.  Electrical gloves are essential to protect one’s hands and the right tool must always be used for a particular job.

Does this sound like a DIY job?  It probably should not be on your mind at all.  A true electrician needs to be on the job to make sure that it is done properly and safely.  The answer in the Albuquerque area is Justin Day and his crew from Daylight Electric and Appliance.  Make sure that your mobile home is hooked up safely by calling Justin at (505) 864-3980.

Repair or Replace…That is the Question.

With apologies to The Bard, this is truly the question when it comes to your company’s HVAC system.  An inefficient system may not only cost your business money, they can also lead to health, comfort and productivity issues among employees and customers.  So, know the difference between repair and replacement before you act.

Here are some tips –

1.  When should you consult a contractor?  Its repair history will help determine that.

2.  Age.  Ten years is considered to be the life of an average air conditioning system.

3.  Have your utility bills been going up?

4.  Are your employees comfortable in their work environment?

5.  Work with an HVAC pro to plan out a maintenance program.

We hope that the final point will prompt you to call us.  We are Daylight Electric and Appliance serving Belen and the entire Albuquerque area with professional HVAC service and replacement.  Maybe it is time for a new system and maybe it is not.  Call Justin today and find out.  That phone number is (505) 864-3980.

ZaaaP!

That is a nasty sound and even a nastier experience.  No one wants to get zapped by faulty electrical wiring.  It is not only painful, but COULD be deadly!  So, how do you troubleshoot electrical problems in your home or office before they become dangerous.  We want to give you a few tips as electricians who are trained to do this for a living.

Here are some things to look for –

1.  Overlamping.  This is when a fixture has a higher wattage bulb than it should.

2.  Fuse boxes with higher amperage than the wires can handle.

3.  Uncovered junction boxes.

4.  You notice flickering lights during higher winds.

5.  Too many extension cords and power strips.

DO NOT attempt to fix an electrical problem!  Please call a professional electrician.  In Belen and the surrounding Albuquerque area the right call is to Daylight Electric and Appliance.  Justin has a team of electrical pros to troubleshoot and repair any problem you may be experiencing in your home or at the office.  Call them right away at (505) 864-3980.

Let There Be Light.

No matter how old your home is, there may be signs of electrical problems before those pending dilemmas become full-fledged emergencies.  Knowing the symptoms of an electrical problem can help you seek out someone to make repairs preventing a dangerous situation that might lead to electrocution or property damage.

Here are some things to keep an eye on…

1.  Circuit breakers…they prevent wires from overheating.

2.  If you feel a minor shock when you touch an appliance.

3.  Check around ceiling lights for warm spots.

4.  If the lights flicker periodically.

5.  A noticeable odor that may smell like smoke.

Before warning signs turn into disasters have a professional electrician inspect your home.  In Belen, New Mexico and all around the Albuquerque area that is Justin and his team of electrical home problem solvers at Daylight Electric and Appliance.  Give them a call at any sign of the above warnings at (505) 864-3980.

Some Tips Before You Turn on Your A/C.

It won’t be that long now.  The time will come when your home’s air conditioning unit will be turned on for the first time since last year.  With winter behind us hot, humid weather will soon be coming to the Albuquerque area.  Is your home air conditioning ready for the challenges of 2018?

Here are some steps to follow –

1.  Look at the thermostat.  How old is it?

2.  Check exposed duct work for wear and tear.

3.  Look around for blocked air vents.

4.  Check the coil by the indoor cooling unit.

These are things to troubleshoot before cranking up the air conditioning in your home.  To make sure that these steps (and others) are followed to the letter, contact Justin and his Belen, NM area home air conditioning check-up pros at Daylight Electric and Appliance.  There is no substitute for peace of mind!  See the daylight and feel the cool air this summer by calling (505) 864-3980.

Hooking Up your Mobile Home.

What we are talking about here is water, heat, electricity, gas – without those necessities, your mobile home would be nothing more than four walls and a ceiling!  Hooking up these utilities to your mobile home can be a difficult process.  Knowing the ins and outs of properly hooking up your mobile home could save you a lot of grief later.

Setting up utilities to your mobile home is going to be a much easier process if you’re moving into a mobile home park.  Setting up utilities on undeveloped land can be a real headache.  Utility hookups could be as far as a mile away or more in some cases.  The further away your home is from the hookups the more expensive it will be.

Many moving companies will only go so far as to transport your mobile home and leave it to you to find a plumber, electrician, etc. to do the rest of the work. These professionals can be costly.  Enter Justin and Daylight Electric and Appliance.  They are the Albuquerque area’s mobile home hookup professionals.  Call Justin right away at (505) 864-3980.