Bob Mims Heating & Air Conditioning Blog : Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

5 Things to Love About Electric Furnaces

Monday, October 16th, 2023

When you’re shopping around for a new furnace, you have a variety of options. For many homeowners, the choice comes down to a gas furnace or an electric furnace. While gas furnaces offer a variety of benefits, there are five reasons that we love electric furnaces in particular.

Whether you need furnace installation or furnace repair in Staten Island, NY, our team is who you want to call. We’re the experts in the area and we can help with all of your heating needs. You can keep reading to learn more about the unique benefits of an electric furnace and why you might want one for your home.

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Is There Any Danger My Boiler Might Explode?

Monday, October 2nd, 2023

Having a boiler is great because it produces heat in such a unique and efficient way. When you turn on your boiler arm for heat, the results are nearly instant. However, a boiler is not without its risks. We have many homeowners who ask us about boiler explosions.

While it’s very uncommon for a boiler to explode, it is a possibility. Ideally, you want to schedule service for boiler repair in Staten Island, NY, as a way of preventing boiler problems, including explosions. You can keep reading to learn more about the common signs of boiler problems so that you can stay ahead of a boiler explosion and prevent it from happening completely.

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Reminder: Fall Is the Time to Schedule Heating Maintenance

Monday, September 18th, 2023

Before you turn on your furnace for the winter season, you need to complete a few steps to ensure it is ready to work all season long. Aside from checking over the unit yourself, you also want a professional to take a look at the inside of your furnace to make sure all of the components are in great condition.

Skipping heating maintenance often turns into the need for heating repair in Staten Island, NY. And that’s something no one looks forward to. Ideally, you do want our team to fix things during a tune-up before they become a big problem for your furnace. You can keep reading to learn why scheduling furnace maintenance now is a great idea.

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The Benefits of New Boiler Replacement

Monday, April 17th, 2023

If your home has a boiler, you know that it is a great heating system that offers dependability and consistent heat. But even the best heating systems need to be replaced eventually. The question is, do you need to plan on a new boiler replacement this year?

Winter has come to a close, so heating may not be on your mind right now. But if you invest in a new boiler replacement now, you will thank yourself in six months once we are reaching colder temperatures again in the fall and winter. If you’re ready to schedule boiler service in Staten Island, NY, our team is here to help. Keep reading to learn more about the signs that it may be time for a boiler replacement sooner rather than later.

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Is a Radiant Heating System Right For You?

Monday, March 6th, 2023

Not everyone enjoys the same kind of warmth. This matters because understanding your preference in how you warm up can inform how you choose a heating system. You aren’t required to stick with a forced-air furnace or heat pump. You can also opt for a radiant heating system to warm up your home on a cold day.

If you aren’t sure about how a radiant heating system is different than a forced-air system, or how to tell which is right for you, then we can help. What’s more, we can also provide any radiant heating service in Staten Island, NY that you may need if and when you do find yourself using one.

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3 Things To Love About Gas Furnaces

Monday, February 6th, 2023

The technology behind furnaces has been around for quite a long time. However, that technology has improved immensely over the past century. Today, gas-powered furnaces are commonly used in New York and other parts of the country.

These systems are widespread in their use for good reason. If you’re curious whether you want to stick with one of these heating systems, it may be a good idea to become familiar with gas furnace benefits in Staten Island, NY. We’ve described some of the biggest perks that come with using a gas furnace below so you can learn a bit more about them.

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Is It Time To Say Goodbye To Your Old Furnace?

Monday, January 23rd, 2023

You’ve trusted your furnace for many years. It has continued to heat your home each year, almost without fail, so it makes sense why you have continued with this system. However, the time may have come to finally say goodbye to “ol’ faithful.”

At some point or another, you’ll need a furnace replacement in Staten Island, NY. The key is trying to determine if and when that time has come. We’ve provided warning signs that will tell you when it’s time for a furnace upgrade. Then you can come to our team for your replacement.

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Ensuring Better Heat Pump Performance

Monday, December 26th, 2022

If you have a heat pump or any kind of HVAC system really, you want it to operate at its best. Anything less and you may think you wasted your money investing to install the system. We agree with you! That’s why we want to help.

Aside from scheduling a heat pump service in Staten Island with our team of professionals, you can also look at how you operate your system to ensure you get the most out of it. We’ll cover a couple of details you need to know about getting better heat pump performance below so you can enjoy a comfortable home without exorbitant costs.

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Gift Your Family (Or Yourself) Better Heater Efficiency!

Monday, December 12th, 2022

We’re all excited by the spirit of giving during this time of year. An efficient, working heater is a gift that the whole family can enjoy together. We know it doesn’t fit in a stocking, but reliable home heating that doesn’t cost a fortune in energy bills is a sound investment.

We want to give you a gift that keeps on giving by providing some tips and tricks on how you can get the most from your heating system. Read on to learn some different ways that you can make the most of your heater’s capabilities while keeping your energy bills manageable.

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3 Reasons To Be Thankful For Expert Repairs

Monday, November 14th, 2022

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It’s the time of year when you’re starting to use your heater on a regular basis, if you haven’t already. Unfortunately, it also means that it’s the time of year when you may need repairs.

If you need a heating repair in Staten Island, you’ll want to get those repairs scheduled sooner rather than later. We should mention that heater repairs aren’t something you should ever attempt on your own. There are several good reasons why only certified and licensed professionals are the ones who repair and maintain these systems. Here are the main reasons why hiring only fully trained technicians is the best option.

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