When you need to high a technician to install, repair or maintain your AC or heating unit, it is advisable to hire a NATE- certified technician. Heating and cooling pieces of equipment come with a set of manufacturer’s specifications. NATE-certified technicians use their knowledge of this equipment. The following are some of the benefits of hiring NATE- certified technicians. Technicians with knowledge North American Technician Excellence is recognized as the most prestigious HVAC certifying institute in North America. Its training programs remain up to date. The certification is renewed after every five years after training. When you hire a NATE
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Chances are, you are routinely in the presence of commercial refrigeration. Gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants — these are some of the establishments one can find examples of commercial refrigeration. Let’s dive a bit deeper to learn about some of these specific examples. Merchandsing Freezers Take a trip to your local grocery store. Head to the freezer section. What do you see? Pizza, ice cream, TV dinners — these are some of the food items one will find in the freezer section. And these food items are housed in what are called merchandising freezers. Merchandising Refrigerators These are similar to
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In any climate, an air conditioning system will make your home or office a more comfortable place to be. Specifically, in summer you would want your environment to be as cool as is conveniently possible. Air conditioning system works by using the refrigeration cycle.  Here, two coils, hot and cold, are pumped with refrigerant, warm or hot air from your environment is passed over to the colder coil hence cooling it down and is then recycled back into your environment, the warm air is then blown out via the outlet hose on your air conditioner. What is an Air Conditioning
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  Step One: Choose Your Desired Service Type The steps to get Nate Certification in Lumpkin, GA may be different from other states. If you are interested in becoming a Certified technician, you need to choose a technician service type, this is the first step. Remember, once you choose to become a service technician, you will automatically obtain your installation certification. An HVAC technician is highly regarded as being knowledgeable, when it comes to servicing, and installing heating and cooling systems. In fact, the process to obtain your Nate certification can be obtained in three simple steps.   Step Two:
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Heat waves have been part of normal life for years, now. Home AC repair and AC maintenance may feel overwhelming, especially when it is leaking water and you have no idea why. Condensation Clogging The most common issue with AC leakage is the clogging that comes with condensation that has built up over time. Moisture is not the only factor with a clogged air conditioner. Dust, dirt, and debris are also culprits if the reason your unit is leaking is due to clogging. Wet & Dry Vacuum Debris formed in the air conditioner unit typically is removed with a dry vacuum. However, if the
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It’s a bizarre sight: your air conditioner is a frozen block of ice, and it’s still reaching temperatures in the 90s in Marietta. It also happens to be when you need it the most! After all, how can something freeze if it’s cranking continuously in high temperatures? This is a sign that something is not quite right since a frozen AC unit is not the norm. This issue should be addressed immediately. Your cooling system could be having a number of issues. Though it appears that the entire equipment is frozen solid, most likely only the evaporator coil has frozen,
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Efficient heating in Marietta is not a luxury – it’s a necessity! Keeping your utility bill as low as possible does not need to be a luxury, either. One way to keep your utility bill low is to make sure you have a high-efficiency furnace. Here are some simple steps you can take to keep your furnace running efficiently. Have your system regularly cleaned and checked. This will include cleaning dirt and debris from the air handler, filter, drainage system, and vent system. It will also include inspecting all mechanical parts for rust and signs of damage or wear, checking
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AC units, heat pumps and furnaces seem so self-sufficient. It’s an illusion. They need some simple, regularly AC maintenance. Routine inspection of your cooling system by a professional Marietta-based technician is important to help extend the life of your AC unit. But between visits, you can properly care for your system by doing the following: Keep It Clean Do these simple cleaning tasks to extend the life of your AC unit: clean the evaporator coil annually, replace filters at least every two months, whisk a wire brush through the drain channels, and check window seals for leaks. Contact Controlled Climate
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