SERVPRO of North Central Austin Professionals routinely inspect the heating, ventilation and air conditioning unit (HVAC).  For more information on HVAC and air duct cleaning, call us today, (512) 579-0189.Your air conditioning system requires regular maintenance in order to function effectively and efficiently throughout its years of service.  Neglecting necessary tuning guarantees a steady decline in cooling performance while energy use steadily increases.  Waiting for the system to fail entirely before paying it some much needed attention will cost you far more in both time and money.  An affordable maintenance agreement from Nerthling's Heating and Air Conditioning ensures the highest level and most knowledgeable service in Erie County and across Millcreek, PA, Erie, PA & Fairview, PA.  Our team of NATE-certified technicians are committed to doing the job right, promoting maximum value for your investment. Family owned and operated since 1952, Nerthling's Heating and Air Conditioning upholds a longstanding tradition of courteous and quality service.  

We are extremely proud of our sixty-plus years in business and the relationships we’ve built with our customers.  Fair pricing, ethical business practices, and personalized service are combined with skilled technicians and premier products to deliver results you can count on year after year.  Your satisfaction is extremely important to us.  We earn your confidence through proper time management, protection of your property, and a job well done. There is nearly endless list of reasons of why preventative maintenance is a smart investment.  Some of the benefits and important tasks Nerthling's Heating and Air Conditioning performs include:Sticking outside in all their boxy metallic ugliness, dripping onto passers-by, and blocking light and views indoors, window mounted air conditioners are as ubiquitous a feature of NYC apartment life as fire escapes and water towers.  (For more info, check out BrickUnderground's guide to all things window a/c).PTACs are usually installed when a building is constructed and hooked up to a building’s hot-water system.  

Hot water produced by the boiler flows into the PTAC, and circulates the resulting heat into the apartment.  The PTAC has a separate chamber containing coolant that produces cool air.  They are vented to the outside through a cutout below the window typically covered with a metal grill, similar to a through-wall a/c, says Gary Cottam of Cottam Heating & Air Conditioning. 2. Choosing the right through-wall unitFriedrich, LG, GE, Amana, and Frigidaire are the most popular brands.  rabbit air purifier user manualThere are standard calculations  to determine the number of BTUs you need--room size, ceiling height, amount of sunlight, number of occupants, and proximity to the kitchen.spray gun washer pumpAnd don’t forget to jot down the voltage and amperage of the electrical plug, along with the capacity of the outlet the a/c will use.  air purifiers for art studios

If you’re buying a unit that requires more electrical power than your existing outlet can handle, you’re going to need an electrician to upgrade your wiring.  And that will require lots of permits along with permission from your landlord, or co-op or condo board.3. Installing a through-wall a/c where none has gone beforeAlthough cutting an opening through the masonry of an exterior wall is physically a relatively simple undertaking that costs around $2,000, like most things connected with New York City real estate you’ll have to get the requisite building and construction permits, permission from your landlord, co-op, or condo board, and maybe even an architect,  says Ranjit Singh, president of Cool Air Inc.Arline Kob, a principal at Key Real Estate Associates, which manages co-ops in New York, says that she’s “never known a co-op board to allow the installation of a through-the-wall unit where none exists.”  The board would be concerned about façade uniformity and breaking the seal of the building’s exterior. 

If your board is through-wall-friendly, you will be expected to install an exterior grille that matches existing ones and lines up to them, says property manager Michael Wolfe of Midboro Management.  The grilles will also need to be flush with the building's facade and the building's architect or engineer will need to review the proposed installation.In addition, says Kob, "the resident and future buyers, not the co-op, would be responsible for maintaining the newly installed sleeve and the wall into which it was cut.  That includes damage to surrounding apartments that may result.”If you live in a landmarked building or district you’ll have to get the go ahead from the Landmarks Preservation Commission too.  Good luck with that, especially if the altered wall will be visible from the street.  “Landmarks would never allow it,” says Kob.Because a PTAC is hooked up to the building’s water, the units need to be rigorously maintained to get rid of clogs that can cause leaks. These can go unnoticed for long periods of time, causing floors and walls to buckle and often damaging apartments below the one in which it’s housed.

Damage from PTAC units is, in fact, among the most common apartment insurance claims in New York City, says Jeff Schneider of Gotham Brokerage, with an average claim size of $5,000.In addition, PTAC units are prone to the musty, mildew-y odor known as 'dirty sock syndrome', which is generally thought to be caused by bacteria and mold accumulating on heat pumps.  The PTAC’s dual heating and cooling functions make them susceptible to it. Frequent professional cleaning can help sometimes, but the problem has no good solution; the very nature of the PTAC unit makes it susceptible.  Summer's coming: Here's what you need to know as a/c season nearsThe Appliance Doctor: Quick fixes for impatient New Yorkers in a high-end appliance worldIs spending $350 to get your a/c cleaned worth it?Care for some mold with that a/c?Dear Ms. Demeanor: Irreconcilable air-conditioning differences3 ways to get around a/c-unfriendly window barsAsk an Expert: Best apartments for central a/c?The cost of cool: Tipping advice for a/c seasonWhy you mite not want to use your a/c just yet