Why is AC Maintenance Important?

Our cars and appliances receive tune-ups to guarantee they are in top shape. Your AC system deserves the same treatment to ensure proper efficiency, to save money and to provide clean air quality. AC maintenance has several benefits. Prolong Your AC Life AC units are an expensive home item. Maintaining your home’s system in top condition helps save money down the road by prolonging the life of the unit and its components. A system that receives regular check-ups will perform better and the life of the AC will be extended. A few dollars for a check now save thousands down the road. Better Air Quality Air quality is important for everyone, but especially for the sick, children, elderly and even your pets. A poorly maintained system struggles to provide clean air for the homes’ residents. In addition, dirt, debris and pollen collet in the system, leading to poor air quality. Regular maintenance provides better efficiency and cleaner air. Your family and even pets will thank you for the cleaner air quality! Save Money Regular checks provide several financial savings. A regularly maintained system will last longer as the life of the unit will be extended. Taking care of minor issues...

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How Is a “Smart” Thermostat Beneficial to My Home?

Over the last few years, products in every category have been moving toward “smart” technology. This includes cell phones, televisions, and even thermostats. Smart technology brings a number of new benefits we didn’t have before. With smart thermostats, these benefits include: Saving money on monthly utility bills. Viewing real-time diagnostic data. The ability to remotely operate the thermostat. Save Money on Bills Energy Star, a program of the EPA, found that a smart thermostat can save a homeowner about $180 each year on energy costs. This is due efficiencies of smart thermostats. These thermostats have better indicators of a home’s climate, and will turn on and off only when they should. View Diagnostic Data Smart thermostats have an amazing ability to show real-time data. This includes diagnostic data and energy usage. This is a great way to monitor if and when an HVAC system needs regular maintenance. If part of the system needs to be repaired, the diagnostic data might be viewed with the smart thermometer. Real-time energy usage can also be viewed. Before smart thermostats, homeowners would have to wait until the monthly bill to see their energy usage. Now, you can instantly plan your month’s energy usage day...

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What Are the Benefits of Using Humidifiers?

What Can Humidifiers Do for You? Humidifiers increase the moisture, putting steam in the environment and have the following health benefits: Relieves irritation to the body by: Treating skin dryness which occurs in the nose, throat, and Lips. Easing cold and flu symptoms Relieves allergic symptoms Relieves bloody nose Relieves irritation of vocal chords Home benefits in the winter: Removes airborne viruses  from spreading throughout the house Air feels warmer with moisture in the air, which could lead to a reduction in heating bills Prevents static electricity from damaging semiconductors, removes from textiles static and diminishes collection of dust and any small particles to stick to surfaces Prevents dryness and cracking of furniture Cost efficient: Low maintenance Humidifier parts are resilient and resist replacement Hard water is compatible with a humidifier WHOLE HOUSE HUMIDIFIERS Whole-house humidifiers sometimes operate by being, attached to your heating system’s heat cycle, between the home’s hot air and cold air ducts.   But these humidifiers also can operate independently.    The humidifier produces steam when the hot air that flows in the house diverts to the humidifier.  There are three types of whole house humidifiers:  Steam Steam, Bypass, and Fan-powered.  All these types operate by mixing hot air with cold air. , Eatonton, GA  is an...

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Georgia Heads to the National Championship

Georgia played Oklahoma in the 104th Rose Bowl game on January 1 at 5:00 pm EST, and it was the team’s first appearance in college football’s oldest bowl game in 75 years.  Georgia’s last Rose Bowl was January 1, 1943, when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was president and the world was at war. Because of the threat of a Japanese invasion, the site of the 29th Rose Bowl game was in doubt until after the U.S. victory in the battle of Midway in June 1942 ensured the west coast was safe from invasion. The Rose Bowl to Rose Bowl Stadium in California where Georgia won 9-0 over UCLA to claim the 1942 national championship. The 2018 Rose Bowl game Presented by Northwestern Mutual in Pasadena, California, offers #2 Georgia a chance to advance to the College Football Playoff Final and a shot at another national title. This massive college football stage will not be too big for second-year coach Kirby Smart. As Nick Saban’s top assistant for many of his nine seasons at Alabama, Smart helped the program win four national titles and dozens of big games. Fresh off of winning the SEC title over Auburn in early December, Smart’s team ranks in the top 10 nationally in defensive and offensive efficiency. In other words,...

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What is an AFUE Rating?

If you live in an area where it is warm much of the year, air conditioning is your saving grace.  On the other hand, if you live in an area where you use a heater, keeping it operating in peak condition is a primary concern.  if this is you, having a resource like Oconee Climate Control can be of immense value whether you are in need of service or even just being more familiar with how your system operates.  For example, of prime importance in understanding generally how your furnace works is AFUE, which is an acronym for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Why is AFUE Relevant? The AFUE is a measurement of how of how efficiently your furnace is utilizing the fuel being provided to it.  It’s similar, in a way, to the concept of miles per gallon of your car.  in a similar way also, the more efficient your furnace is, the more heat you will be receiving per unit of fuel.  Using AFUE as a guide, you can determine when your furnace is in need of service as well as being able to choose one furnace over another when deciding which is more efficient for your uses. How Can This Help Me? Once you better...

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How is a Forced Air Heating System Different?

The primary difference in a forced air heat unit is the type of equipment you use to heat the air. Forced air heating is not a term that many people are familiar with even if they are likely users of a forced-air heating system. Forming Forced Heated Air The types of equipment that heats the air that keeps you warm can be confusing. However, each has an easy explanation as to how they work and produce the much-needed hot air. Gas furnaces provide heated air year around.  Natural gas fuels combustion in the furnace’s burner.  The heat passes through the heat exchange and the ductwork; you are kept crispy on the coldest of days. Electric furnaces use electricity controlled elements to heat the air.  The upside to an electric furnace is that every component is easily replaceable.  The downside is that they also require furnace maintenance on a routine basis and are more apt to need replacing after it has aged. Heat pumps suit mild climates. The efficient heat unit draws cold air into the pump and heats it to expel warm air. Heat pumps work with ducts but also are available for homes that are ductless. A coil uses water to create steam that flows through ducts in the...

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Identifying a Water Damaged Unit in Milledgeville

Water damage to an AC unit is never an enjoyable experience. It may flood, or it could stop working altogether. A new AC unit is the first thing that comes to mind. However, AC maintenance may save you money and energy by inspecting your unit and narrowing down the issues. Symptoms Of Seepage The range of issues that may arise ranges from puddles around your air conditioner unit to a full-on catastrophic event, for example, a ceiling or floor collapse. Water damage and AC replacement are rarely covered by homeowners’ insurance unless you have a specific policy. The primary causes of water damage to your AC unit are: Clogged or broken drain Condensation pump damage Poorly maintained filters Cracked copper lines or drainage pan Insufficient amount of refrigerant The build-up of condensation Identifying The Issue Your AC unit may be suffering from one or several of the issues that cause water damage. The issues’ range also depends on how you approach the problems. By identifying the problem first, you may save yourself time and energy if it is a DIY fix. However, you may find you require AC maintenance or replacement by an expert technician. Fundamental Fixing You may locate the problem...

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Why You Need Humidity During the Winter Months in Your Georgia Home

While you may not welcome humidity during the hot Georgia summer, it is a real necessity during the dry winter months. If your home is not properly humidified, you could deal with health issues in your home. Here are some things to look out for while determining if your humidity levels are too low in the cooler months: 1) Dry skin, noses, and lips. If you or someone in your family gets frequent bloody noses in the winter, if you’re constantly applying chap-stick, or cannot seem to use enough lotion to stop the hurting, cracking skin, then your humidity levels are probably too low. 2) Breathing issues. These can range from moderate to intense in severity, but if you or a loved one is suffering from respiratory issues, it may have something to do with the humidity levels in your home. There is a reason people are sick less often and seem to breathe better in the summertime, and humidity is a big part of that. 3) Cracking furniture and floors. If your wooden furniture or floors seem to be cracking and creaking extra this winter, higher humidity levels can combat that. 4) Excessive dustiness or static electricity. These two...

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Welcome Lake Country Residents

Oconee Climate Control offers gated community residents high-quality heating and cooling services. We install new heating and cooling systems and can recommend optimal energy efficiency practices and products for your luxury property. We are proud to serve Lake Country’s gated community residents in the following areas: Reynolds Reynolds Landing Great Waters Del Webb Harbor Club Cuscowilla Here’s What’s Happening In Your Community The Lake Country Present Tasties, Toddies, & Theatrics Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017 – 5:30pm Location: Festival Hall, Downtown Greensboro Description: The Lake Country Players presents Tasties, Toddies, & Theatrics! Join us for a night of food, drink, cabaret and a one-act play on stage at Festival Hall! For tickets call 706-819-3190. Rhythm & Brews Festival Date: Saturday, September 16, 2017 – 6:00pm to 10:00pm Location: Sandy Creek Barn Description: Join OPAS and Reynolds Lake Oconee at Sandy Creek Barn for a fun evening of live music featuring John Popper from Blues Traveler with Whisky Bent. Enjoy Craft Beer & Wine Tasting as well as Local and Regional Food Trucks. Tickets are $75 and include live music, wine and beer tasting, shuttle service. For tickets, click here. No onsite parking. Free shuttle service provided. 21+ event. Rain or Shine. Rock N’ Roll Cruise In Date:...

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