Preferred Mechanical, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘New Port Richey’

Why DIY Gas Furnace Repairs Are Never a Good Idea

Monday, November 4th, 2024

When a gas furnace acts up, many homeowners may be tempted to handle repairs themselves to save time and money. While DIY solutions can be helpful for many home projects, gas furnace repairs are a different story.

Attempting to fix or maintain a gas furnace without proper training can lead to serious safety risks, legal issues, and potentially even more expensive repairs. Here’s why it’s best to leave gas furnace repairs in New Port Richey, FL to certified professionals.

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Does an AC Require More Refrigerant Regularly?

Monday, September 23rd, 2024

We know this might seem like a bit of a surprise to some homeowners, especially folks who might have gotten some advice from a friend or an amateur HVAC technician, but air conditioners are not designed to run low on refrigerant every so often. This is a sign of a major problem that requires air conditioning repair in New Port Richey, FL.

If it’s a little hard to understand right now, we get it. Air conditioning systems are complicated and refrigerant as a concept is a little strange as well. How are you supposed to know what needs to be used up (like electricity) and what should remain in its original quantity (like refrigerant)?

This blog will break down how refrigerant is used in your air conditioner and why a refrigerant leak is always a reason to schedule repairs.

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