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

Our Specialized Heating Services in Alexandria

Monday, January 25th, 2021

Here’s a question we have for you—what makes you choose your heating contractor over and over again? Is it the fact that you trust their craftsmanship and expertise? Or perhaps it’s the series of great deals they have going for you? Regardless of what drives you to choose your specific professional to handle your heating work, it should always be something.

Twenty years ago, homeowners were stuck between a rock and a hard place. Scheduling heating repair in Alexandria, VA meant shelling out thousands of dollars for incomplete or subpar service from amateurs who were barely certified. And even then, without online reviews or maintenance plans, there was very little you could do to voice your opinion of the service.

Thankfully, times have changed in Alexandria. Our team as taken the initiative to provide some pretty unique services. Keep reading to find out how we go above and beyond.

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Spring is Here! Here’s What You Should Do With Your Furnace!

Monday, April 6th, 2020

question-mark-badgeYour furnace worked hard all winter to keep you and your family comfortable, so now, it’s time for you to take care of your furnace! See, when Spring rolls around, many homeowners aren’t sure what to do with their furnaces, which is why we’ve written this blog!

Below, you’ll find a mini-guide to furnace care in the Spring. All you have to do is keep reading to find out more, and of course, remember to call us when you need heating services in McLean, VA.

So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started!

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Problems That May Occur with the Boiler Circulator Pump

Thursday, January 29th, 2015

Hot water boiler systems need a little help pushing the hot water through the piping to heat your home. This help comes from small pumps called circulator pumps that are soldered into the pipes, and thus are part of the piping. Without the help of these pumps, the hot water would never reach your heating outlet.

How Does the Circulator Work?

Circulators use a small amount of electricity and gravity to push the water through your system. Inside the pump is a small motor; this motor turns a small wheel called an impeller. The impeller looks and functions like a miniature water wheel, and it is the component responsible for grabbing the water in the pipe and pushing it through to the other side at a high rate of speed. Rubber seals inside the pump keep water from leaking out of the pump at the points where it has been soldered into the pipe.

Common Circulator Problems

Circulator pumps are hardy little components, but they can break. Common repairs may be:

  • Broken or worn seals – the rubber seals inside the pump can age, crack or split, which can result in leaking from the pump. Water on the outside metal can lead to the development of rust, so if you see that a circulator pump on your boiler system is leaking, have it repaired as soon as possible.
  • Problems with the circulator relay switch – the motor is attached to a relay switch that sends power to it so it can operate; if the switch becomes faulty, the motor may not receive any power or receive power intermittently.
  • Circulator won’t turn on – reasons a circulator won’t turn on include issues with your thermostat, unequal settings between the circulator’s aquastat and the boiler’s thermostat and a dead or frozen pump motor.
  • Circulator runs but heat is low – this can be due to a broken or damaged impeller inside the pump.

Sometimes circulator pumps can be repaired, but other times they may need to be replaced.

The best way to handle any kind of heating repair to your boiler is to call the experts at Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating Inc., and schedule an appointment for heating services in Alexandria, VA.

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