The Great Shutdown.

We already went through that earlier in the year. This one is not nearly as dramatic, but may be just as important to your household. What steps should you take when you shut off your Belen area home’s air conditioning system for the final time in 2020? Are you aware that there are steps you should be taking?

Here are some of those steps –

1. Find the correct power switch and flip it from on to off.

2. Thoroughly clean the outdoor unit. 

3.Provide a cover for winter. 

4.Check it periodically throughout the cold weather.

The best advice may well be call the licensed professional air conditioning repair and maintenance experts for Belen and Central New Mexico. That would be Daylight Electric and HVAC. They will inspect, clean, replace parts if necessary, and talk to you about the future of your A/C unit. Look them up at daylighthvac.com and call (505) 864-3980.      

It is Transition Time.

As you make the transition from fall to winter here in the Central New Mexico area, it is easy to switch on the heat without giving it a second thought. However, there are a few important things to check before turning on your heater for the first time this season. It is always safety first, of course as you get ready for the cold weather to come.

Here are some troubleshooting tips – 

1. Is there an uncommon smell like burning dust? 

2. What does your carbon monoxide meter indicate...if you don’t have one, get one! 

3. Listen for noises…does it sound like it is struggling to run normally?

When you notice any of the above signs it may be time to call a heating expert in Belen and Central New Mexico. That begins and ends with a call to Daylight Electric and Appliance. Their expert HVAC techs will come to your home or office and inspect the problem. Call Daylight Electric and Appliance of Belen this fall at (505) 864-3980.   
 

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.

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.

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.