In the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Washington, creating some significant health problems. At Ballard Natural Gas, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
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Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!
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Our team at Ballard Natural Gas regularly gets calls about frozen heat pumps. Though common, a heat pump freeze-up usually means your system’s components are not working correctly. Sometimes you can fix it yourself. But oftentimes, you will need to call a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professional, like us, as the problem may require a part replacement or complex repair.
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If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 206-784-8101. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.
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On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled. Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated. It might be a good idea to try a combination of both settings. Try setting it to ON when you are home and AUTO when you’re away. For more information, give us a call.
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Do you have a pond on your Washington property? If so, you probably enjoy the natural beauty it adds to your lifestyle. Maybe you appreciate being visited by amphibians and waterfowl. Maybe you even utilize it for swimming or fishing. In addition to these uses, did you know you can transform your pond into a heating and cooling source for your Seattle home? With geothermal heat pumps, you may be able to harvest natural heat from the bottom of your pond and transfer it into your home.
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If you ever hear your gas furnace turn on but cannot feel any warm air blowing from the vents inside your Washington home, chances are the pilot light went out.
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Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.
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Going green is all the rage. And it’s understandable why. We all have a responsibility to care for the world around us for future generations. You probably already take at least small steps to do things like reduce, reuse, and recycle.
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