With cold weather on the horizon in , you may be questioning when you should cover your outdoor air conditioner. Of if you have to cover it at all. Your AC unit is a tough piece of equipment. It’s created to resist bad weather, including extreme temperatures [Continue Reading ]
With summer winding down in , now is a good time to get a head start on air conditioner maintenance. If you haven’t cleaned it lately, it could be full of mud and yard refuse. This accumulation can limit your unit’s efficiency and cause it to break down. [Continue Reading ]
Many of us install air conditioners to help us feel relaxed in our homes. But when you start to experience unpleasant odors coming from your cooling system, it’s more than just annoying. It can greatly impact your home comfort. Where do the smells come from? Start with what [Continue Reading ]
Lots of things in your home depend on electricity—from charging your phone to keeping the temperature inside where you want it. That’s why it’s frustrating when electricity in our homes doesn’t work the way we want it to. For many homeowners, this stress can come to a head [Continue Reading ]
When it’s time to upgrade your outdated furnace, it’s important to understand one size does not fit all. A system that is not sized appropriately for your home, will not only affect your comfort but can mean a shortened life of your furnace, and leave you spending extra [Continue Reading ]
All heat pumps are outfitted with emergency heat switches. This switch is meant to be utilized as its name implies—in an emergency. The emergency heat switch will turn on a strip, or strips, of electric heat and turn off the heat pump. When the temperature outside dips below [Continue Reading ]
If you’ve ever considered doing your own air conditioner maintenance to save money, you aren’t the only one. While it’s appealing, trying to tune up your own air conditioner may result in more expenses or damage to your system. Your HVAC system is more complex than it may appear. Even [Continue Reading ]
You’ve chosen a brand-new air conditioning system and you are ready to prepare for installation. So, what will you experience at the installation appointment? For starters, there is some prep work you can do ahead of time to assist with the installation process. Make sure the area where the air [Continue Reading ]
It’s never a good thing to have an appliance trip your circuit breaker, but having your heat pump cause complications that affect your home comfort is on ’s list of “Bad Things.” If your heat pump is tripping your circuit breaker, it could mean you need a heat pump [Continue Reading ]
Do you know that your heat pump can lose efficiency over time? While unescapable wear and tear throughout the years will have some effect on your heat pump’s efficiency, the main culprit when it comes to heat pumps losing efficiency is lack of maintenance. Ensuring you have regular heat pump [Continue Reading ]
About J.L. Brady Company LLC
J.L. Brady Company LLC has offered dependable, quality service to homeowners in the Quad Cities community for over 100 years. Our experienced technicians are well-trained and knowledgeable on all HVAC products, so you’ll be confident knowing you can trust us. The team at J.L. Brady Company LLC adheres to high standards and are devoted to providing the best customer service, whether you’re looking for a new HVAC system or have to schedule maintenance on your current system. You can reach us at 309-865-5564 or arrange an appointment online to get started on your home comfort needs!
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