Preparing for All-Year Weather: Larsen HVAC

In preparing for the changing seasons and the ensuing weather conditions that come with it, you will have to equip your home with the proper heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

Larsen Heating and Air Conditioning can provide you with top-rated repair services and installation in Greater Salt Lake City, Provo, Orem, Lehi, and all of Utah County. As experts, accredited by the Better Business Bureau and the Gephardt Approved company, our technicians are licensed, insured, and factory trained in handling HVAC equipment. From furnaces to air conditioning units, we aim to provide the highest standards that’ll prepare your home to combat the harsh weather conditions throughout the year.

In doing so, we offer a range of HVAC specialties:

  • Air Duct Cleaning –For you to breathe fresher air inside your home and save money on your energy bills, we can remove the contaminants lining your ducts.
  • Air Conditioning Installation – Is it not important that you consider how efficient your air conditioner is? In replacing your AC, we offer a variety of brands that can lower energy bills while providing consistent cooling and no repairs for years to come.
  • Air Conditioning Repair – To prepare for summer, it is imperative to ensure the efficiency of your cooling system and AC. Save money, time, and spare yourself the inconvenience by determining problems early on. With our fully trained technicians and the necessary equipment, we can usually correct the problem right away, as we also do same-day AC repairs.
  • Furnace Installation – On the other hand, it’s just as critical that you prepare for winter and the chilling temperatures. We offer a lifetime workmanship warranty on all new HVAC installations, because we are confident that we can keep your indoor environment comfortably warm to last you through the different seasons.
  • Furnace Repair – We, too, are aware of the low temperatures in Utah, so we strive to arrive in your homes at haste in repairing your gas furnace and heating systems. Our technicians will often have the requisite parts to fix your heater or furnace, no matter what the challenges are.

Apart from the aforementioned specialties in repair, installation, and services, we also offer tune-ups for HVAC systems, as well as air cleaning and purification. For any questions or assistance, feel free to contact us.

Preparing Your HVAC Systems for Autumn and Winter

Seasonal maintenance is the key to keeping your HVAC systems running smoothly for many years to come. Since autumn presents all kinds of challenges, it’s important to tune up your HVAC systems according to the season.

Autumns in Utah feature a kaleidoscope of colors along the scenic byways and wild woods. But the cold will begin to set in a few weeks after summer ends. Now that summer is coming to an end and the temperatures are mild, you should start preparing your home for the fall and winter.

Cut down on air conditioning 

As the temperatures become milder, use a fan instead of your air-conditioner. Take the opportunity to cut down your energy spending and give your HVAC systems a time-out. When the wind is blowing outside, open the windows for natural cooling. Autumn is also a great time to clean your air conditioning. If you detect issues, it’s best to call your trusted AC repair company to conduct a proper diagnosis and make the necessary repairs so it will be ready for use before the next summer season starts.

Prepare your furnace for use

 Prepare your furnace right after the foliage begins to yellow. Clear the area around your furnace and keep flammables, such as chemicals, paper, fabric, curtains and boxes away. Make sure that the space surrounding your furnace is well-ventilated. Ample circulation of fresh air enables your furnace to run more efficiently. Also, remove debris, such as leaves, grass clippings, twigs and weeds around the air-conditioning units and heat pumps weekly until the very end of autumn.

Get a tune-up on your furnace

 It’s also wise to inspect your furnace first and make necessary repairs and tune-ups early instead of waiting until it breaks down. Making repairs during colder months is fairly inconvenient and quite costly. Before the busy season hits, get a tune-up on your furnace to improve its energy efficiency and function, such as a programmable thermostat. If you have a gas or oil furnace, get one of those carbon monoxide detectors for increased safety.

With fall just around the corner, now is the right time to prepare your HVAC systems for the late autumn and winter months. A well-performing and energy-efficient furnace may just be the only thing standing between you and a dreadful winter.

Is Your Newborn Baby Safe in an Air-Conditioned Room?

Newborn babies can’t adjust their body temperature well in the same way adults do. Hence, they are susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as dehydration and heat rash. And if they can’t sleep comfortably in a hot, unventilated room, they are at risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). To prevent SIDS and other heat-related illnesses, parents often put their newborn babies to sleep in an air-conditioned room.

Too Cold to Handle

While air conditioners can make a room more comfortable, they can also make the interior space unbearably cold. Adults can adjust their body to a cold temperature or they can always set the AC higher when it’s too cold. But if an infant is left in a very cold room, he or she may suffer from hypothermia. Doctors recommend checking your baby’s temperature by feeling their neck or chest to determine whether they feel too warm or too cold inside the room. It’d also help if you place the crib far from the air vents, so the air will not blow directly on your infant.

May Help Spread Germs

Because of their mechanism, air conditioning systems may contribute to the spread of germs and common cold viruses. So, it is essential that the AC used in the nursery is clean and regularly serviced. If properly maintained, the AC will work efficiently and help prevent the spread of germs which are harmful to your newborn.

Your infant is safe in an air-conditioned room, as long as you know how to use the AC appropriately. If it’s clean and not too cold, the AC can provide your baby with comfort that he or she needs. Make sure your AC in the nursery is always in great condition. After all, your baby’s health should always be on top of your priorities.

This fall is the perfect time to give your AC system a tune up. Call Larsen HVAC today for an efficient air conditioning repair or installation and tune up in the Wasatch Front Area and Utah County.