Don’t Overlook These Two Tips For Your Central Air

Schedule Professional Maintenance Every Year

A central air conditioner is a big investment. Just as you take your car into the shop for a tune-up, you should have an HVAC contractor look at the unit every year. When a Green Apple professional services your air conditioner, we will make sure the various parts have sufficient lubrication and will make adjustments that will help increase the efficiency of your system. They will also let you know about minor problems that need attention before they become expensive repairs in the future.

Inspect Your Duct Work

A central air conditioner blows cool air through a series of ducts in your home. If one of the ducts has a leak, cool air will end up in parts of the house where it’s not needed, like inside the walls. Have a professional inspect your ductwork every three to five years. Follow the inspection with professional duct cleaning service to remove dust and debris in the ductwork that downgrades the quality of your indoor air. In some cases, a professional may recommend that you repair the ducts to increase the efficiency of your air conditioner.
Green Apple are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns call us toll-free at 888-611-7191

How Often Should My HVAC Filter Be Changed?

There’s no strict guideline, but if your filter shows only a subtle layer of dirt under which the filter’s material is still visible, your filter is in fine working order. Once it gets much beyond that point, it’s ready to be changed out. If there’s a visible coating of dirt covering most of your filter’s surface that is adequately thick to obscure the filter material itself, that’s a sign that your filter has been in your HVAC system far too long.

Every few weeks, take out your filter and give it a look! Is there a musty odor? Is the filter covered in dust? If in doubt, it’s always best to err on the side of replacing your filter. They’re relatively inexpensive, and that small cost to keep your heating and cooling vents clear will be well worthwhile when your energy bill comes due. If it’s been a while since you’ve changed your filters, we can help you find the right fit.

Green Apple are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free at 888-611-7191

This Is How To Make Your Garbage Disposal Last

How to Extend The Life of Your Waste Disposal

There are some steps that you can take today to help stop your garbage disposal from failing prematurely. With proper care and maintenance, you may be able to help your food disposal last far beyond the average 12 years that most people can expect. In fact, you may be able to boost the life of your unit to 15 or even 20 years.
It’s a good idea to use a snake or other plumbing device specifically designed for garbage disposals every two years or so to clean out any food or debris that has collected in the unit. This helps to prevent buildup from reaching levels that could inhibit the operation of the internal blades and mechanisms.
Often, backups and drainage issues are caused not by the garbage disposal itself but by food and particles that get stuck further down the pipe. Before resorting to harsh chemicals to remove these types of blockages, consider plugging the drain hole and filling the sink with cold water. Pull the plug, and allow the pressure of the water to help remove the blockage.
Green Apple Mechanical are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call us toll-free at 888-611-7191
 

Two Very Important Reasons To Get Central Air

 1. It’s Safer

Having a window unit means your window is constantly open. This increases the risk that someone could break into your home, particularly if the window unit is at ground level.
A central air unit doesn’t interfere with any other part of your house, meaning that you can continue to lock up as usual without worrying about sacrificing safety for cool air.

2. It’s Easier to Operate

If you’ve ever tried to install and operate a window unit, you know that it is a pain. First of all, window AC units are extremely heavy. They can be 80 lbs or more, which makes it almost impossible to install by yourself.
Then you have to turn around in 4 or 5 months to uninstall it and find a place to store it.
A central air conditioner is ideal for installation and operation. Once it is installed, all you have to do is set your programmable thermostat and go about your business.
With the correct thermostat, you can set it for different temperatures at different times of the day, using your machine in the most efficient way. You’ll keep cool and hardly have to lift a finger, let alone 80 plus pounds.
Green Apple Mechanical are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call us toll-free at 888-611-7191

Running Out Of Hot Water?

Why do we run out of hot water so quickly?
Depending  on the age and type of your water heater, there are a couple  of reasons  you don’t have enough hot water:

• Electric water heaters commonly have two heating elements, one on top and one on the bottom.   Either of these elements can stop working.  If the bottom element goes out, only the top portion of the water heater is being heated.  If the top element goes out, there will not be any hot water.
• There is a reset button that could have been tripped causing the water heater to stop working.   If that reset button has tripped, that is an indicator that something is wrong.

If your water heater is running out of hot water quicker than normal, give us a call here at Green Apple Mechanical and we will get your hot water back fast! Green Apple Mechanical are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free at 888-611-7191

Should You Move Your Central Air Unit?

This often requires a Green Apple Mechanical professional to complete the refrigeration and the electrical installations. The savings can be worth it if the total work costs less than $1500. By placing the unit away from direct sun’s rays, you will keep it at a moderate temperature and keep all the parts running more smoothly. Additionally, you will notice a longer life on your central air conditioner because it is running less during the summer months.
Have a licensed Green Apple Mechanical HVAC technician come out to your home to see what can be done and what the total cost would be. If the cost is too great, consider installing some type of shade or awning off your house to help shade the air conditioner. You’ll want to leave about 12″ around the sides of the air conditioner and about 3-5 feet around the top of the unit for future servicing needs.
Green Apple are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call toll-free at 888-611-7191

3 Reasons Why You Need HVAC Maintenance

• Lower chance of a catastrophic breakdown: Everyone wants an incident-free cooling and heating season. After all, it’s incredibly inconvenient and uncomfortable when equipment breaks down on a sweltering summer afternoon or frigid winter night, right when you need your HVAC system most. The odds of this happening when you schedule inspections every year are greatly diminished.
• Longer equipment life: Air conditioners, furnaces, and other HVAC equipment function best when they’re regularly serviced and cleaned. One malfunctioning part can cause a domino effect that causes the entire system to break down. Regular maintenance prevents this from happening and adds years to your HVAC lifespan.
• Safer equipment operation: A failing HVAC system does more than cost a lot of money to repair; it also can endanger your family. For instance, if the furnace develops a crack in the heat exchanger, carbon monoxide gas can escape and poison the air you’re breathing. Also, electric HVAC systems can develop a short circuit, which is a serious fire hazard if ignored. Clearly, your family’s safety is yet another reason to schedule annual HVAC system maintenance.
• Green Apple are the experts you can trust. We having been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call us toll-free at 888-611-7191

Daily Steps To Protect Your Plumbing

Taking daily steps to prevent drain clogs is so important. In the kitchen, this means not pouring grease, fats, or oils (including cooking oil and butter) down the drain. These products will eventually coagulate inside of the drains, and if the clog is in the drain outside of the home, then the repair can really get expensive.
Proper use of the garbage disposal is also important for preventing clogs. When using your garbage disposal, you should turn the water on before running the disposal and leave the water running for a good 15 seconds afterward to help rinse the debris through to the main line. You should also avoid putting certain foods in the disposal, including fibrous foods like banana peels and celery, as well as foods that are difficult to process, like potato peels and cucumber peels.
In the bathroom, you should reduce your use of bath oils and avoid using chemical clog removal products. You should also avoid flushing anything other than human waste and toilet paper down the toilet. Things like tampons, diapers, and other garbage items will quickly cause a clog if you try to flush them.
Green Apple Mechanical are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of your HVAC or plumbing needs call us toll-free at 888-611-7191

Why Professional Maintenance Is Key

Get a Professional Inspection and Cleaning Done Annually

How Summer Travel Plans Can Effect Your Plumbing

Make sure your travel plans include time for plumbing prep.
If you have summer travel planned, make sure your home is ready for it—especially if you’re going to be away for weeks or months at a time.

• Arrange to have a trusted friend or neighbor check in on your house and make sure everything is ok. Even an absence of a couple of days could lead to a big and costly mess if a leak goes undetected.

• Check your water-using appliances for loose or cracked hoses, leaks or other malfunctions.

• Turn your water heater down to its low, pilot or vacation setting. No need to waste energy heating water that won’t be used!

• If you’ll be away for an extended amount of time, consider turning off your water main and hot water heater and draining your pipes and tank.

• Empty the dishwasher and washing machine, and leave them open to air. While you’re at it, make sure your garbage disposal and plumbing traps are clean. That way, you won’t be coming home to musty, unpleasant odors.

• Make sure all indoor and outdoor taps are completely off.

• If your irrigation system is on a schedule, make sure it will run as desired while you’re away.
• Green Apple Mechanical NJ are the experts you can trust. We have been serving the NJ area for years with professionalism and expertise. Customer service and care are always our number one priority. If you have any questions or concerns call us toll-free at 888-611-7191