Year: 2021

Common Furnace Problems You Can Fix Yourself

4 Common Furnace Problems and How To Solve Them

As the cooler weather settles in, we’ll soon be trusting our furnace to keep us cozy. Even here in the San Fernando Valley near Los Angeles, we need a functional heating system. There’s truly nothing worse than being cold! Brr!  If your furnace is acting funky, a repair is in order. Most furnace repair work should be left to the professionals, but there are a few things you can do to troubleshoot. Here are some of the most common furnace problems – and how to solve them!  Thermostat Throwing You Off? The thermostat causes many furnace problems. Your thermostat is controlling your furnace, so if you are having trouble getting the heating to work, that could be the source. Here are a few things you can check.  Furnace Will Not Turn On If your furnace won’t turn on, the first thing to do is check the thermostat settings. But if you’ve already checked there, don’t worry. There are hundreds of reasons a furnace won’t power on.  One of the most commonplace causes is a tripped circuit breaker. Locate your home’s breaker panel and seek the “HVAC” or “Furnace” label next to one of the switches. The correct position for this

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Fight the Flu with Indoor Air Quality

Fight the Flu With Your HVAC System

 Although we enjoy blissfully mild temperatures year-round here in Southern California, the colder months bring in sweaters, hot tea, and all the pumpkin spice. But there’s something else that Fall brings that’s not as lovely; and that’s flu season. Colds and viruses spread any time of year. But in the coldest months between December and February is when peak spread happens. The Best Way to Prevent Flu Of course, for the most effective way to prevent catching or spreading the flu virus, the CDC recommends getting a flu vaccine before flu season begins, usually by the end of October. However, getting the flu shot anytime will help protect you through the rest of the flu season.  Besides the vaccine, there are some preventive actions you can take to stop the spread of germs. The best things to do are to avoid close contact with people who are ill, wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.  Many viruses, including the common cold, the flu, and even COVID-19, are airborne. So, your HVAC system can also help to prevent spreading illness. Air Circulation is Your Friend! Here in Southern California,

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home maintenance

2022 Home Maintenance Schedule: Keep Your Home in Tip Top Shape

Few of us get excited about household chores. Cleaning gutters, swapping filters, and vacuuming dark corners isn’t exactly how most of us envision spending our weekends. Still, your home is your biggest investment, so maintaining it is a must! With the new year approaching, it’s a great time to reflect on your home maintenance. It’s tough to remember all the things a Los Angeles homeowner needs to do on an annual, semi-annual, or quarterly basis. Follow our home maintenance schedule, and you’ll stay on top of things. Your home will thank you! Automate Your Home Maintenance Many homeowners feel shame or guilt for not keeping up with all the required maintenance. A helpful tip is to automate your maintenance. Many home service providers offer maintenance programs. Once you’re signed up, the home service company will plan your maintenance out for you.   Here at MightyServ, we offer a worry-free maintenance plan to help homeowners take HVAC maintenance off their to-do list. All of our membership plans include scheduling support – that means you don’t need to remember to call. We’ll call you! Why HVAC Maintenance is So Important We’re biased, but for good reason. HVAC maintenance is one of the most

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