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.

How often Should your Water Heater be Inspected?

You may want to think that your home’s water heater is okay if it’s out of site, out of mind, but the truth is conscientious homeowners in Central New Mexico know that a professional should inspect it every year.  As with so many things, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure and preventing major plumbing disasters on your property is well worth it!

Here are some of the things that occur in an inspection –

1.  The possibility of running toilets that costs big money with increased water bills

2.  Water pressure should be checked

3.  Water and drain lines should be thoroughly inspected

4.  Washing machines, dishwashers, and other appliances are also inspected

Various other steps will be taken in a full inspection.  The result is that you will know if you have a strong, viable water heater for another year.  Fall is a great time to have your water heater inspected.  Please call Daylight Electric and Appliance.  They have been serving Belen and the greater Albuquerque area for many years.  That number is (505) 864-3980.

What Happens if your Water Heater is Leaking.

A leaking water heater, is not unlike any other common problem in a home; it costs money, inconveniences you, and may cause damage. Unlike typical plumbing leaks, a leaking water heater has the potential to be dangerous and even deadly!  Here is all you need to know to address a leaking water heater in a safe, inexpensive and correct manner.

Your water heater will typically have many other plumbing pipes, fixtures, and elements surrounding it that COULD be the cause of the leak.  So, before jumping to conclusions, clean up any standing water and closely examine the surrounding pipes and other plumbing elements close to your water heater.

The consequences may be devastating.  That is why you call on the water heater repair and replacement professionals at Daylight Electric and Appliance.  They are Belen’s and the Albuquerque areas water heater experts.  They will troubleshoot your appliance and either repair or replace it with a reliable Rheem water heater.  Call today 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.