Maintenance

HVAC Filters

Air conditioning systems in Southern Indiana and Louisville are under a tremendous strain because of the mold due to the Ohio River Valley. One big thing you can do to help is using the right filter and changing the furnace air filter. Best thing to do is to set a schedule with your cell phone alert, or change your filter as you pay monthly bills. If you have house animals, you will definitely want to [...]

2017-04-03T10:49:28-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Maintenance|

Why Your HVAC Needs Maintenance

Some people think if they're changing their filters on a regular basis, they're properly maintaining their HVAC unit. But maintenance is much more than a filter change, and here's why: Maintenance prevents breakdowns Every year customers spend millions of dollars on unnecessary repairs from breakdowns that could have been prevented. AC systems are one of the major investments we make in our homes but they are also the most neglected. Like a car or truck, [...]

2017-04-03T10:46:35-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Maintenance|

Three Ways to Improve the Performance of Your HVAC System

That old saying that the chains only as strong as the weakest link holds true for the electrical equipment in your house also. If one system gets neglected or lacks routine maintenance, it will effect the way all your electrical systems work together. In order to keep your Kentuckiana HVAC system running smoothly, we have already learned that as a homeowner there are several things you can do to improve your HVAC's efficiency, like regular [...]

2017-04-03T10:45:09-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Maintenance|

Why’s My Coil Freezing?

Well, it's about to get hot in the beautiful Kentuckiana area. VanKleef Heating and Air Conditioning can assist. When it gets hot, some of you will experience a frozen coil. The big line between the indoor and outdoor units is covered with ice. If you remove the coil panel, you would see a big blog of ice there as well. Next step is a big puddle of water under the furnace when you stop the [...]

2020-02-19T07:09:05-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Cooling, Maintenance|

How to Avoid Airflow Issues with Your Furnace

The cold, brisk winter months are not the time to discover that your  HVAC has shut down or is struggling to work. You may find yourself shivering, layering up clothes, and trying to crank the heat up, all to no avail. Unusual odors may begin to fill the air and unfamiliar noises may sadly signal the fact that your furnace is in trouble. The general reason this happens is usually the same: neglect. Homeowners can [...]

2017-04-03T10:23:20-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Maintenance|