At Jewell Mechanical, the vast majority of all central air conditioning service calls we receive are related to leaks. This shouldn’t be a surprise when you consider that there are at least 6 common reasons why your air conditioner might leak. Reasons include: A clogged air filter A cracked or missing drain pan A clogged or disconnected drain line Low refrigerant level While leaks can lead to significant damage, the good news is that the causes of most leaks can readily be … [Read more...]
Why Is My Air Conditioner Making Noise?
If your outdoor central air conditioning unit is making rattling noises, take comfort in the fact that you’re not alone. It’s a very common complaint—no doubt doubly annoying if it’s a neighbor’s A/C unit that’s rattling or otherwise making loud noises. After all, a neighbor who doesn’t maintain or attend to a loud air conditioner can be a source of tremendous frustration, as a harsh-sounding A/C unit that’s seemingly running all the time can be a real detriment to your quality of … [Read more...]
Which Type of Water Pipes Are Best For Your Home?
Modern plumbing owes a debt of gratitude to the civilizations of days gone by. According to Ivey Engineering, India used copper pipes as early as 4,000 B.C., while the ancient Egyptians “developed copper pipes that were used to build elaborate bathrooms inside the pyramids [as well as] intricate irrigation and sewage systems.” For their part, the Romans are credited with developing the most sophisticated and advanced ancient plumbing systems, featuring underground sewer systems, aqueducts and … [Read more...]
4 Things to Know About Leaky Pipes
“A small leak may sink a great ship.” This proverb is a reminder that even a minor problem can become a major one if it’s not attended to in a timely fashion. So while a leaky pipe may not be a catastrophe—at least not right away—the real issue is the cumulative effect. A water leak, no matter how small, can lead to costly headaches down the road. Leaks Can Go Undetected Sometimes it’s obvious when a pipe is leaking, as when your basement floods or you notice water dripping from the … [Read more...]
5 Warning Signs Your Dishwasher is Clogged
If you entertain often, you really come to appreciate your dishwasher—and how unpleasant it is to be without it. Believe it or not, though, almost three quarters of a century elapsed between the time the dishwasher was invented and the time when most households owned a dishwasher. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), the first “useful” dishwasher was invented by Josephine Garis Cochran (1839-1913), “a wealthy woman who entertained often” and “wanted a machine that could … [Read more...]
HVAC Summer Vacation Prep
Summer vacation season is just around the corner, and hopefully you’re getting set to go on vacation, perhaps to Alabama’s Gulf Coast, or California, or to one of this country’s amazing National Parks. We know your HVAC system probably isn’t high on your list of priorities while you’re in the midst of vacation planning. It’s likely an even lower priority if you’re currently trying to tie up loose ends at work so you can get away for a week or two. But you should spend a few minutes thinking … [Read more...]
24-Hour Emergency Service for Commercial HVAC Systems
Don’t wait unit an HVAC emergency unfolds at your business to look for a reputable, reliable company to service your commercial HVAC system. There are a number of good reasons for this. First, it saves you the stress of finding someone to service your HVAC system at what will no doubt be an inopportune time—like a weekend, holiday or in the middle of the night. Second, if you have an emergency it helps to have a company and technician(s) who are already familiar with your needs, facilities … [Read more...]
The Direction of Your Ceiling Fan Can Help You Save Money
With the summer heat just around the corner it pays to begin thinking about all the ways you can help your AC work at peak efficiency—and in turn, reduce your utility bill. One way to do this is to install ceiling fans to help keep the air circulating in your home. As you may know, the electric ceiling fan was developed by German immigrant Philip Diehl in the 1880s. The ceiling fan’s relative popularity has waxed and waned in the decades since, but more and more people are now recognizing the … [Read more...]
How to Tell if Your Home is Too Humid
The summer heat has come to Middle Tennessee, and with it summer humidity. Historically speaking, the average relative humidity in Nashville is 70 degrees, with the annual averages for the daily high and low at 84.1 percent and 53.1 percent, respectively. But in the summer, the humidity in Nashville is consistently higher, with the average relative humidity at 73 percent in both July and August. That much humidity is unpleasant, as people are typically most comfortable when the relative … [Read more...]
Why You Need A Licensed HVAC Technician
You might save a buck or two up-front by hiring an unlicensed heating & air conditioning (HVAC) contractor. But do you know what you’ll get? Maybe the work will turn out to be a real value. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance it won’t. You may even pay more in the future if the contractor makes errors or does shoddy work. The Better Business Bureau calls low-budget, unlicensed contractors an appealing trap that can “cost you more in the long run.” With a licensed contractor, you have the … [Read more...]
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