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Warning Signs You Need to Replace Your Current Heater

January 8th, 2024

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Nobody wants to face a broken-down heating system in the middle of winter. Unfortunately, you may find yourself up against this problem if you let the warning signs of a dying heater slip under your radar. When you know what to look for, you can predict when you’ve got a heating system on its way out—and you can schedule a replacement early and on your own timeline. 

We provide quality heating installation in Bergen County, NJ, and we’d like to share our knowledge with you today about the signs of a heater coming close to failing. If you feel unsure about your heater’s fate, contact us and we can help.

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Problems You May Run Into With Your Ductless Heating System

December 11th, 2023

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We think that ductless cooling and ductless heating in Bergen County, NJ is one the best ways for homes to find flexible solutions to their year-round comfort needs. If you already have a ductless HVAC system in your home, you probably agree with us and wonder how you could ever go back to one of those more cumbersome central ducted systems.

Now, however, you’ve got a complaint: something’s not right with your ductless mini split heat pump. Unfortunately, no comfort device will work flawlessly a hundred percent of the time. This is why our expert technicians handle all aspects of ductless heating and cooling, including repairs.

What might go wrong with a ductless system? We’ll take a look below. Reach out to us as soon as you think you need pros to fix your ductless mini split heat pump.

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How Gas Furnaces Are Able to Run Safely

November 6th, 2023

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Natural gas furnaces are found in more homes around the country than any other type of heating system. That alone should tell you that these heaters are generally safe to use for winter warmth. 

However, combusting any type of fuel can pose dangers, and gas furnaces do have the potential to create hazards such as leaking of toxic carbon monoxide gas and larger combustion explosions. The best way for you to ensure that your home’s gas furnace runs at its safest is to schedule an annual professional furnace inspection and tune-up and to always move quickly when you need furnace repair in Bergen County, NJ by calling the BD Heating & Cooling team. We offer 24/7 emergency service for good reasons!

If you’re curious to know more about how gas furnaces maintain high levels of safety, follow along as we look at several of their important safety features.

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Why Regular Heating Maintenance Is a Fall Essential

October 9th, 2023

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September still is partially the summer season. But when October arrives, you know it’s the fall, and that means it’s time to start preparing your home to handle colder temperatures ahead. We want you to enjoy your fall season to the fullest, but we also want to make sure you’re ready for when temperatures take a serious plunge in winter. The best way to prepare is with a true “Fall Classic”—professional heating maintenance.

We tell our customers that heating maintenance is one of the essential services they can schedule for their home. Why? Well, for one, it’s the easiest way to avoid having to call us later for an emergency heating repair in Bergen County, NJ. But there are many reasons why this is such an important fall task…

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Why Won’t My AC Cool the House Evenly?

September 4th, 2023

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This is a common problem people run into with their air conditioning systems. After several years of having no difficulty sending enough cooling to all the rooms, the AC starts to keep some areas cooled down while others turn into hot spots.

If this is happening to you, you’ll want to know why and how to correct it. In many cases, uneven cooling happens because of an AC malfunction that requires professional repairs. We’ll go over the most common reason for uneven cooling from an air conditioner and the best steps to take.

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How Can I Improve the Indoor Air Quality in My Home?

August 14th, 2023

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Many homeowners today have worries about their indoor air quality (IAQ). They have good reasons to feel concerned: poor indoor air quality can make the air inside buildings more than 4 to 5 times more polluted than the air outside. Poor indoor air quality contributes to problems like headaches, nausea, insomnia, fatigue, asthma, and allergic reactions. Even worse, some IAQ issues have long-lasting and debilitating health effects.

What can you do about poor IAQ in your home? You have several options you can implement on your own, but you may also need professional air cleaner service in Bergen County, NJ from IAQ pros like ours to make your air as clean and pure as possible.

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Do You Need a New AC Before It Gets Really Hot?

June 5th, 2023

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The summer weather is already starting, but we all know that the extreme temperatures aren’t here yet. If you have the suspicion that it’s time to replace your old AC and schedule a new air conditioning installation in Bergen County, NY, you have a short window to get the job done. Or, specifically, to call our technicians to get the job done. 

First, you want to make sure that this is the best choice. Is your current air conditioning system at the end of its service life, or will regular maintenance and repairs keep it working effectively and efficiently for this summer and a few more after it? 

Let’s approach this by having you answer a few questions about your air conditioning system.

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Benefits of a Ductless HVAC System You May Not Have Thought Of

May 8th, 2023

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We offer ductless AC service in Bergen County, NY and Rockland County, NY, and we’ve seen the immense benefits of these systems. They are especially useful for older homes built before central air conditioning systems became common. These vintage homes don’t have ductwork, and although it’s possible to add ducts, running them through attics or in closets, it’s a great deal of work and reduces space in the house. 

With a ductless system, all that has to happen is for us to place air handlers high up on the walls of the rooms and install an outdoor unit that connects to them. It’s an easy process for our professionals and leaves a home with cooling throughout the rooms that’s as good, and sometimes better, than using a central AC.

However, there are other ductless HVAC advantages you might not know about because you’re focused on the big advantage of having central cooling at last. Below are several other great benefits of having an HVAC system installed.

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How Regular AC Maintenance Reduces Repairs and Other Hassles

April 10th, 2023

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April is the best month to arrange for your regular air conditioning maintenance appointment. 

What’s that? You didn’t know your AC needed an annual maintenance appointment? We’re glad we caught your attention then, because this is one of the most important services you can have done for your HVAC system specifically and your home comfort in general.

Thanks to regular AC maintenance, you’ll have a cooling system that works better and at higher energy efficiency. Regular maintenance also prevents many aggravating hassles you might run into when trying to keep your home cooled down. We’ll take a look at how maintenance stops these various problems.

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Don’t Let Furnace Troubles in March Slip Past You

March 6th, 2023

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When March arrives, it means the end of winter is finally in sight. But that doesn’t mean the cold weather immediately stops. After all, April frequently contains sudden cold surprises, and even June can be gloomy. 

So, although you may already have exciting plans for the coming balmy weather, it’s not yet time to forget about the furnace that has warmed your home through the winter. If your furnace starts to falter or show warning signs something is wrong with it, please don’t ignore it because of the month. Putting off furnace repairs at any time of the year can bring major problems.

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