News
Temperatures have dropped, and it’s time to make sure that you don’t get left in the cold this season. Below, we cover the most common heating and furnace problems that people face in their New Jersey homes, so you can ensure that your HVAC unit fights off the chill all winter long. Learn About Other’s…
Continue ReadingHot water is essential to daily life (think showers, laundry and dishwashing), so it’s easy to understand how selecting the wrong water heater can become the bane of your existence. Choosing the right water heater can make all the difference when it comes to your comfort. Just imagine being stuck in the shower when the…
Continue ReadingWe know, it’s quite a downer that the summer is gone. It’s time to prepare for the upcoming winter, and a big part of that is taking care of your heating system. Unfortunately, only when something goes wrong is when individuals pay attention. Regular maintenance and periodic checkups by a licensed heating professional are highly…
Continue Reading7 Tips to Help You Save this Season Autumn has arrived—but the weather hasn’t received the memo just yet. While days are continuing to get shorter with fewer hours of sunlight, temperatures are still well above average. As the warm weather lingers, people watch as their electric bill continues to do the same. Rather than…
Continue ReadingAsk your HVAC contractor to take care of these items: Install a new flue pipe to bring the furnace up to code. Utilize proper angles, sizes and clearances when putting the flue pipe in. Establish a level foundation or slab for your air conditioner to sit on. Provide experienced and trained technicians. Know the requirements…
Continue ReadingRecommendation #1: Make a commitment to get your HVAC equipment serviced. The longer you wait, the sooner it will wear out. Seriously consider a maintenance contract. Regular HVAC service will extend the life of your equipment and help maintain its efficiency. Recommendation #2: Do something about indoor air pollution. Maintain good quality air in your…
Continue ReadingMisconception #1: As long as it’s running, it’s okay. Not necessarily. Heating and air conditioning equipment often appears to be running fine, but may be on the brink of failure. Furnaces can have cracked heat exchangers and appear to run properly. However, they are leaking carbon monoxide and creating a very dangerous situation. Air conditioners…
Continue ReadingMistake #1: Selecting an HVAC contractor based on lowest price only. We know it’s tempting to choose a contractor based on price alone. We get it. When you’re staring at a quote that’s above what you were expecting, it’s hard to look beyond the number to the details behind it. But take a deep breath…
Continue ReadingHVAC System Ratings for Heating The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating is set by the U.S. Department of Energy, and it is expressed in percentages. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the heating system, and the less energy required to heat your home or hot water. For example, a new high-efficiency furnace…
Continue Reading7 Tips to Help You Save this Summer Warmer weather has arrived. As temperatures begin to soar, people typically watch as their electric bill does the same. But before you shell out big bucks this season, make sure to add these easy, affordable air conditioning efficiency tasks to the top of your to-do list. They’ll…
Continue ReadingNeed HVAC Service?
Contact the experts at 1st Choice Heating and Air Conditioning.
Call us at 732-256-9149!
1st Choice Heating and Air Conditioning proudly provides HVAC service to Howell, Sea Girt, Brick, Belmar and the surrounding communities. Visit our service area page for more coverage details, call us at 732-256-9149, or request service online today.