Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc Blog : Archive for the ‘Heating’ Category

How to Heat a Home Without Ductwork

Monday, June 26th, 2023

Ductwork runs from your heater to various vents in your home. It carries heated air and lets it flood from the vents, gradually raising the temperature of your home until you’re warm and toasty. But they’re inefficient.

You have heating options for your house without ductwork, and they’re customizable to a degree. They’re called ductless mini splits, and this is what you need to know about them before you say Sayonara to your ductwork.

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3 Main Benefits to Regular Boiler Maintenance

Monday, January 9th, 2023
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Maintaining your boiler isn’t a task you want to just cast to the wayside. When you realize how integral it is to your home comfort and providing your family with a safe environment, maintenance becomes a much more important task.

In fact, boiler maintenance has three major benefits. Here’s a quick breakdown of the most important reasons you should make sure you get annual boiler maintenance.

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Can I Repair My Heat Pump On My Own?

Monday, December 26th, 2022
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Your heat pump won’t turn to its heating setting, or it’s just not turning on at all. You may think that because you’ve handled some HVAC-related repairs in your own home in the past that this will be the same, but heat pumps are a different beast.

More often than not, you need to hire a professional for heat pump repair in Arlington to get the job done. Don’t worry; you’re not powerless in this situation. We have some basic troubleshooting you can run through before contacting us for repairs that’ll hopefully do the trick.

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3 Most Common Winter Boiler Repairs

Monday, December 12th, 2022
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Winter rolls around, we all hit snooze because we don’t want to get out of our warm beds, and we all take warm showers. But what happens when you turn on that shower and can’t step in because the water is as cold as ice? What happens when your boiler is so noisy that it disrupts your day-to-day life?

Boiler repair in winter isn’t uncommon. If you’re experiencing issues with your boiler, they could be signs of a potential full system breakdown in the near future. Your boiler is one of the reasons you stay comfortable through the winter, so let’s help you figure out what the most common repairs are and if you need boiler repair today.

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What Is Water Hammer?

Monday, September 19th, 2022

Water hammer is a common problem with boiler systems. It occurs when water doesn’t have an air cushion and abruptly hits against the pipes, causing a loud noise. This can be a serious issue, as it can damage pipes and fittings. Which, in turn, can lead to expensive repairs and possible flooding.

Today’s article discusses water hammer and what to do if it ever happens to you.

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Now Is a Great Time for Boiler Repair!

Monday, May 16th, 2022

Nope, we’re not kidding! Temperatures are indeed warming up and while the rest of the country might be thinking about getting their air conditioners repaired, we’ve got a little bit of a plot twist for our customers.

When was the last time you ran your boiler system? Was it last night? Or perhaps it was a few days ago? The truth is that your need for heat is getting lower and lower the closer we get towards summer. Pretty soon, you’re going to forget that you even had a boiler to begin with, until fall rolls around and you rely on it again. The main point we’re trying to make is that because you don’t need your boiler right now, wouldn’t that make it a great time to get it repaired?

Let’s discuss why boiler repair in Alexandria, VA is a great idea in the spring, and pretty much all year round when you call our team.

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3 Reasons to Contact a Professional HVAC Service Provider

Monday, March 7th, 2022

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems are almost necessary for the workplace and at home. They help ensure proper circulation of clean air, provide just the right temperatures for individuals to stay comfortable, and can equally ensure you get that hot bath when you need to relax. 

However, even the most carefully designed and installed HVAC systems can break down at certain points. This presents an opportunity to try out their creative skills for some people. They try fixing the problems by themselves. 

While that may seem like a good idea, the truth is that it almost always ends up in disaster. Trying to fix an HVAC system problem by yourself can lead to further damage. The worst part is that you cannot raise a warranty claim if you are responsible for damaging your system. 

That is why it is always a good idea to call in the help of a professional HVAC service provider.

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Why Does My Heater Have an Air Filter?

Monday, February 21st, 2022

There are many people who don’t know about their home heating systems, and that makes sense. But there is one component that we all should be familiar with, and that’s the air filter. An air filter is an essential component of a heating system that plays a critical role and requires regular maintenance.

Replacing your air filter will help keep your heating unit working optimally, ensure you have fresh air, and keep your energy bill low. And it is essential to keep an eye on it. But if you’d like a hand or require heating repairs in Bethesda, MD, you can reach out to us for help. 

So do all heaters have air filters, and do they have to have one? In this blog post, we will look at air filters, what they do, find out if you can change them, and more. So keep on reading to learn more about heating units and air filters.

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A Furnace Can’t Last Forever

Monday, February 7th, 2022

A good furnace lasts from 15 to 20 years, but many of the furnaces become less efficient after a few years of usage because of wear and tear. So to make your house more comfortable and save energy, consider replacing your older heater. On top of making your home habitable, new furnaces add value to your house. Here are the reasons why you should replace your furnace with a more updated one.

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Why Is My Heater So Complicated?

Monday, January 24th, 2022

You return home from work on a chilly evening, hoping to quickly get into the warmth of your home. But alas! You are greeted by a cold room. What’s wrong? Your heater is probably not working.

Many of us do not even remember that we have a heating system at home until it starts acting up. Now that you have gotten the “cold treatment,” you reach the heater quickly to check on it but are presented with a complicated machine that is utterly unfamiliar to you.

“Why is my heater so complicated?” This is the first thing to come to your mind. Be assured, there’s nothing wrong with your heater design and there is a very good reason for the complexity of the system. In this article, we will tell you why modern heaters have a complicated design and what you should do to handle heater troubles.

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