Your water heater is a critical part of your daily life, and if you’re like most homeowners, then you want to keep it working well and working consistently. So how can you do that? One of the best ways is by getting regular maintenance visits...
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Businesses need to keep their customers, employees, clients and tenants comfortable all the time, which means they rely on their HVAC systems heavily. All that wear and tear can be hard on your equipment which is why getting regular commercial HVAC maintenance...
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From the time you wake up in the morning until you go to bed, your water heater is likely one of the most-used appliances in your home. It’s hard to imagine not having any hot water in your home for showers, dishes or laundry...
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When you call Dynamic Mechanical and sign up for our maintenance program, you’ll receive two maintenance visits a year, one for your air conditioner, and one for your heater. What can you expect to see our technicians do for your boiler in Hartford, CT...
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Hybrid heating systems combine the features of a traditional furnace and a newer heat pump, offering considerable advantages over alternative forms of heating. Why choose a hybrid heating system?
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Heating in Hartford is as much a part of our homes as the floors and walls. When winter comes and the fierce New England cold sets in, we need our heaters and furnaces to perform day in and day out. When problems arise, a qualified service technician...
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New England winters can be very intense, and when your furnace or heater goes down, it’s important to get a handle on it very quickly. Beyond that, however, there are quieter things that make heating repair a question of time as much as efficiency.
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You probably associate the fireplace in your Hartford, CT home with feelings of family and glowing warmth. A fireplace can be all that—as long as you take the necessary steps to keep it safe. Fireplaces are no more dangerous than any other heating systems...
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There are many different ways of heating your home in Hartford. Furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps all have their advantages and disadvantages as ways to keep your home warm. Today, we are going to discuss the advantages of choosing a gas boiler.
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When it comes to heating, Hartford CT residents know better than to take chances. Cold winters are our specialty here in New England, and a reliable heating system means more than just a comfortable home.
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When you live in Hartford, your heating system is an essential part of your home, and you need to make sure its the right size to meet the need of your home. That process starts with the installation of the heater.
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Heating problems in Hartford are serious business, especially in January with the kind of temperatures we've been experiencing this winter. If your heater keeps shutting off unexpectedly, it’s a big issue. A good repair technician will be able to hunt down the source...
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Boilers remain a staple of heating here in the Northeast and in towns like Hartford, boilers can be found in both new homes and old. Boilers are designed to last a long time, but they still encounter problems every now and then...
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During a cold winter, your home’s furnace will become the most vital appliance you have. You expect to receive a steady supply of warm air from your vents whenever the furnace turns on. But if your furnace comes on and the air coming from the ventilation system is only lukewarm...
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Living in an urban environment like Hartford, CT can often make indoor air quality a priority for homeowners sensitive to allergens, or those who suffer from asthma or other respiratory problems. But no matter what your location...
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The furnace type that you find most often in homes is the natural gas-powered furnace. They are popular for some excellent reasons: high efficiency combined with the more economical price of natural gas; powerful heating ability; and reliability.
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There can be a certain amount of confusion when it comes to heat pumps and hybrid heating systems. Sometimes, it feels like the two terms are completely interchangeable, which isn’t exactly the case. A heat pump is a part of a hybrid system...
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Radiant heating works very differently from forced air heating systems. Instead, it consists of metal pipes beneath the floorboards of your home that radiate heat into your living space. The system pumps heated water through the tubes and warms...
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If you’re like most homeowners then you probably don’t run your air conditioning system during the winter. That means that your AC system has been lying dormant for several months while you keep your home comfortable with your heating system.
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Here in Hartford, air conditioning maintenance sessions make a wise way of preparing for the heat and humidity of the summer. When the heat waves hit, you want your air conditioning system to perform like a champion, and an air conditioning maintenance session is a reliable way of doing that.
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Geothermal heating and cooling systems are a truly remarkable way to condition the air in your home. They rely on the temperature under the ground – which stays constant once you get more than a few feet deep no matter what the temperature outside is – to facilitate a heat exchange.
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Anything mechanical will make noise during operation, but there are differences between good noises and bad ones. When it comes to your air conditioner, some noises are better than others. Dynamic Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning has heard many different noises through the years, so we’ve taken 3 that you’ll want to be listening for this summer.
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The summer is officially here, and anyone living in Hartford can tell you we definitely get our fair share of heat and humidity. It may seem late to be installing an air conditioning system, but the truth is summer can be the perfect time to take advantage of the benefits of a whole-home air conditioner.
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If you’ve ever had a poor customer service experience, you may be weary of calling a person you’ve never met to schedule air conditioning service. However, when you need AC service, you need to find a good technician quickly. So how do you know if you’ve found the right one?
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Summer is coming to a close, and that means cooler weather approaching and winter beyond that. You probably haven’t given much thought to your heating system yet, but now is definitely the time when to start preparing it for its winter chores.
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If you are in need of a new heating system, this time of year offers you the perfect window for a new heating installation in Pomona. There are a lot of choices available to homeowners, and one system you may want to consider is a geothermal system. Geothermal systems offer some benefits other systems cannot, including the ability to both heat and cool your home.
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Have you ever noticed your furnace rapidly turning itself on and off throughout the day? If so, you have a problem. That behavior is called “short cycling” and it’s extremely harmful to the furnace. Short cycling is a common problem caused by the furnace’s interaction with a part called the limit switch.
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The thermostat is physically only a small part of a residential heating system in a home. But it is a vital part: without an operating thermostat, you won’t be able to control the temperatures throughout the house, and you may not be able to turn the heating system on at all.
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How much do you know about your forced-air AC system? All of these systems use the same components to transfer heat out of the air in your home in order to bring cool air through the vents. But if you don’t take proper care of your unit, it may fail prematurely or run into various issues throughout the course of its life.
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Some concepts are easy to understand, such as using the energy of the sun in order to warm a home. Others are a bit less obvious, such as using a ground source heat pump in order to cool a home.
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Heat pumps have become increasingly common in Connecticut and throughout New England, and in many cases they are an excellent means of solving your heating and cooling problems. They operate on the same heat transfer principle as regular air conditioners: using refrigerant to absorb heat from the air in your home, then venting that heat outdoors.
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The answer to the question posed above is a resounding "yes." Assuming that you want your residential air conditioning system to function as effectively and reliably as possible, as well as in an efficient manner, you absolutely must schedule professional, routine air conditioning maintenance. Ours is the number to dial when you are after comprehensive air conditioning maintenance in Hartford, CT. Now that the cold winter season is drifting into memory, and spring is bringing warmer and warmer weather each and every day, you are wise to get your cooling system on track for the many challenges that it will face ahead.
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Summer is coming, and in Hartford, CT, that means high temperatures and periodic humidity. If you’re experiencing any problems with your air conditioner, now is the time to address them. But is a repair session enough to correct the problems with your AC? Or has your system reached the point where it needs to be replaced instead of just fixed? That’s a key question, which can make a huge difference not only on your pocketbook, but on your ability to keep your home cool and comfortable in the summer. Repair or replace?
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Using air ducts in order to distribute heated and cooled air throughout one's home is a very common practice. It is also a very effective means of doing so, and can be quite efficient. However, it is really up to you as the homeowner to decide just how efficient and effective your air ducts will operate. Whether due to a subpar installation or just years of accruing wear and tear, it is possible that your air ducts will wind up with weakened seals, tears, or holes due to corrosion or years of expanding and contracting.
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Before going any further, let us answer the question above immediately: no. The tank water heater is still a very viable option, and many homeowners wouldn't trade theirs in for any reason or for any other model. That being said, there is more competition than ever before in terms of alternative water heater systems.
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There are certain struggles that all homeowners face which can seem, at times, impossible to overcome. The quest for great energy efficiency while also maintaining high indoor air quality is one which many homeowners are tempted to write off as unachievable. We here at Dynamic Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning know better, though, and we encourage any homeowners considering giving up this pursuit to reconsider. With the use of an HRV (heat recovery ventilator) in your home, you can sufficiently ventilate your home in order to maintain great indoor air quality, without having to sacrifice energy efficiency in doing so.
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The idea of damaged ductwork can be particularly agitating to homeowners, as there is really no way in which one can hope to thoroughly inspect his or her air ducts visually. After all, much of the ductwork system in any given home is largely hidden from view, installed behind walls, below floors, and in other hard to access areas. If you hope to avoid the issues that using damaged air ducts can lead to, there is some good news, though; there are a number of different warning signs which can tip you off to the need for professional duct repair services in Hartford, CT.
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The Hartford, CT area may not be the hottest place in the country, even at the peak of summer; this does not mean, though, that you are not going to have to run your air conditioner quite a bit during the hottest time of the year. As many of us know all too well, doing so does not come for free. The professional AC technicians at Dynamic Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning, though, shudder at the thought of our valued customers living in discomfort simply to save money on their cooling costs.
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Having a swimming pool is a great luxury to enjoy throughout the warmer time of the year. As those of us who have lived through many winters in New England can attest to, of course, the warmer time of the year does not often seem to last long enough. Well, Dynamic Mechanical Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help you to enjoy your pool for more of the year. With a quality pool heater in Hartford, CT, you can use your pool further into year, and further into the evening, without shivering your way through the experience.
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Traditionally, most homeowners use a storage tank in which to store the water heated by their water heaters. With so much new technology available in this day and age, of course, it is not surprising to learn that many homeowners have moved away from doing so.
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There are few things more important to the success of your business than keeping your customers, tenants, clients and employees comfortable. In order to do this, you need consistent and efficient performance from your commercial HVAC system.
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Owning a condo means that you own the systems within that condo as well. When your HVAC system is not pulling its weight, it is up to you to handle the scheduling of its replacement.
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Of all the luxuries that we as modern homeowners enjoy in this day and age, dependable access to hot water throughout our homes is not only one of the most convenient: it is one of the most necessary. Because of this, we must stress just how important it is that you schedule any necessary water heater repairs in Hartford, CT as soon as possible.
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We all want to live comfortably in our homes throughout the year. However, many homeowners make the mistake of assuming that all they have to do to make this the case is to keep their heating and air conditioning systems in fine working order.
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We understand that no one wants to jump the gun when it comes to scheduling heating repairs. You don't want to waste a service call when there is really nothing wrong with your system, after all.
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Boilers remain a staple of many homes in the Northeast, able to provide inexpensive and reliable heating during even the harshest conditions. It helps, however, if owners have some clear facts about the nature of the technology. Here are 3 common misunderstandings about boilers that it pays to watch out for.
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When you run your heating system, as you are going to be doing a lot throughout the coldest time of the year in this part of the country, you should be able to do so without worrying about shocking high energy costs. Unfortunately, too many homeowners simply accept inefficient heating as part of the package.
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There are few appliances that are both so basic and so incredibly beneficial as the garbage disposal. If you use a garbage disposal in Hartford, CT, then you already know how much more of a convenient place your kitchen is for doing so.
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When you do encounter problems with your home heating system, the best thing to do is to schedule prompt heating repairs.
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The truth of the matter is that even the best heaters, and even those that are the most well-maintained, are going to encounter operational problems from time to time.
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Be sure to contact us right away if your heater is blowing lukewarm or downright cool air from its vents.
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Heating in Hartford, CT is serious business. If you've lived here through even one winter season, then you know that already.
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To guarantee your overall satisfaction with your heating in Hartford, you're going to need to weigh the pros and cons of both and make your decision carefully.
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Here are some tips from our plumbers in Hartford about how you can avoid frozen pipes this winter.
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There is a lot to keep yourself busy with during the holiday season.
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