Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Arlington’

Heating Safety Tips for the Winter Season

Monday, November 7th, 2016

During the coldest time of the year, you need to be able to heat your home both effectively and efficiently. If that is as far as your goals stretch then you are missing an important part of the equation. You must also be able to heat your home safely.

Safe heating in Arlington, VA is not a given. You must take certain measures to ensure that you’re heating your home in a way that does not put your safety at risk. Read the following information, and remember to schedule your heating services with the professional technicians on our team.

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When to Schedule Boiler Repair

Monday, October 10th, 2016

There are a lot of reasons to use a boiler to heat your home. Unlike forced air heating systems, you won’t have to worry about issues with air leaks reducing efficiency or causing indoor air quality problems. Boilers also last a long time, and have few repair needs due to having a small number of moving parts. This is not to say that boilers are 100% problem free, though. All mechanical systems encounter operational problems from time to time, and you’ll need boiler repairs in Arlington, VA eventually. Here are some warning signs to look out for:

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Ductless Mini Splits Allow for Zoned Heating and Cooling

Monday, September 19th, 2016

There is absolutely nothing wrong with using ductwork to distribute conditioned air through your home. One drawback, though, is that a central air conditioner or a furnace will generally demand that you heat or cool your entire home to one temperature. With the installation of a zone control system you can resolve the issue, but many homeowners don’t want to sink any more money into their existing systems.

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Are You Concerned About Hot Air Blowing from Your AC?

Monday, August 8th, 2016

Well, good, because you should be. This is one AC problem that obviously cannot be ignored, as the sole function of your air conditioner is to cool your home. There are a few different reasons as to why your air conditioner may be distributing hot air throughout your home. They are not equally serious, and some you can resolve on your own. Read on to learn more, and remember to call our number if you suspect the need for air conditioning repairs in Arlington, VA.

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Do You Need Custom Ductwork Fabricated for Your Property?

Monday, June 6th, 2016

Forced air heating and cooling systems, such as furnaces, heat pumps, and central air conditioners, are incredibly common. These systems all use ductwork in order to distribute both heated and cooled air throughout homes and commercial properties. Not every property, though, is going to benefit greatly from the use of prefabricated ductwork. That is why you may need to schedule custom ductwork fabrication services in Arlington. If you do, you can count on our team to ensure that your needs are met, so that your HVAC system can excel in its operation.

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Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?

Monday, April 18th, 2016

The last thing that you want to discover in the middle of a hot summer day is that something has gone wrong with your home cooling system. The unfortunate truth of the matter, however, is that no mechanical system is 100% reliable, and your AC is no exception. There is good news, though. You can count on our technicians to complete any necessary AC repairs in Arlington, VA properly.

One call that we receive from time to time pertains to water leaks in air conditioners. Read on to learn more about why this symptom of leaking water is actually a bit deceiving.

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Are You Pondering a Heating Replacement?

Monday, February 22nd, 2016

If you are looking into a heating replacement, we honestly hope that it is because you have been planning to replace your system once temperatures outside warm up, and not because your heater unexpectedly gave out on you. There is still a good amount of very cold weather ahead of us, after all, and an emergency heating replacement is not something anyone wants to encounter.

Regardless of your situation, we recommend that you give your new heating system some serious consideration. There is a lot to think about before you invest in a new heater, and a heating replacement in Arlington, VA is not something that you can afford to rush into. Consider the following tips for making your heating replacement a success.

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It’s Not Too Late to Schedule Professional Boiler Maintenance

Monday, January 25th, 2016

The anticipatory chill of early winter is well behind us now, and we are firmly in the grasp of the coldest time of the year. Because of this, you are likely running your home heating system with real regularity at this point. If you fell a bit behind this year, failing to schedule professional boiler maintenance in Arlington, we encourage you to do so today. You may be tempted to just ride out the rest of the winter, and to have your system maintained when it ends, but we advise against it. Your boiler has plenty of hard work ahead of it, and that means it may suffer operational problems, or even damages, if it is not in great working order.

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3 Benefits of Using a Whole-House Humidifier

Monday, November 9th, 2015

Now that we are moving into the winter season, homeowners are beginning to turn to their home heating systems in order to keep their homes warm and cozy. In addition to being quite cold, the air outside in the winter months also tends to be quite dry. While your heater may not dry out the air in the same way that your air conditioner does, you should still remember that having very dry air in your home can have a number of negative effects on yourself and others within your living space.

That is why you may want to consider the use of a whole-house humidifier in Arlington, VA. If you decide that a whole-house humidifier is the right option for your home, just dial our number and schedule your humidifier services with the qualified technicians at Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc.

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When You Need Ductwork, You Need to Call Us

Monday, October 19th, 2015

We live in an area where there are a lot of older homes, many of which were not outfitted with ductwork upon construction, let alone planned in a manner conducive to the installation of ductwork. Modern comfort expectations dictate that we are able to successfully heat and cool our properties, though, and ductwork remains the most common means by which to distribute heated and cooled air throughout such properties. With that in mind, we suggest that you schedule any and all ductwork services in Arlington, VA with us. In doing so, you ensure that the job is done right. Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. is the company to call for quality ductwork throughout the area.

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