HVAC
Where’s the Best Place in My Home to Put My Thermostat?
Winters can be hard enough on their own without a misplaced thermostat causing more problems. When a thermostat isn’t placed in a good location in your home, it can heat the home unevenly and inconsistently. Your house...
Should I Repair or Replace My Furnace?
The team at Estes knows that purchasing a new furnace is not a decision that should be made lightly. There are lots of factors that go into deciding if a furnace replacement is the right call. If you're sick of paying for...
Should You Get an Energy Audit on Your Home’s HVAC System?
Have you noticed that your energy bills keep getting higher every year? The answer probably isn’t rising rates from the energy company, but from your HVAC system. As your HVAC system ages, it becomes less efficient....
How to Test Your Ducts for Leaks
Duct leaks are an expensive and uncomfortable problem many Atlanta area homeowners face. Take control of your household's energy consumption and comfort when you learn how to test HVAC ducts for leaks.
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Why Do I Hear a Dripping Noise from My Air Vents?
A dripping noise in the air vents is the last thing any Atlanta area homeowner expects to hear while relaxing indoors on a hot summer’s day! This unusual noise creates concern and should be addressed right away to...
Why Does My Air Conditioner Smell So Bad?
Atlanta area households use air conditioning around the clock during the summer. This constant work can eventually lead to repairs or other issues, including unwanted smells coming from your AC unit.Estes Services aims to...
What Types of Smart Thermostats Are There?
Many Atlanta residents are embracing smart thermostats at home – are you one of them? Do you know about all the features and how they work? If not, you’ll see how beneficial they are for both comfort and...
How to Even Out the Temperature Around Your Home
Some homeowners in our Atlanta, Georgia, service area struggle with evening out the temperature in rooms during the summer months. One area may be nice and comfortable, while other areas are too hot or too cold. Achieving...
Troubleshooting Heat Pumps: A Homeowner’s Guide
Heat pumps offer reliable, economical heating and cooling for homes across our Atlanta, Georgia, service area. Occasionally, system issues may arise, but there’s no need to be intimidated when troubleshooting heat pump...
How to Prevent Storm Damage to Your AC Compressor
Hurricane season is nearing, and homeowners throughout the Atlanta, Georgia, area are readying their homes to be prepared. During a hurricane or strong summer storm, outdoor components of your HVAC system are at risk. AC...
Landscaping for Energy Efficiency: Cost-Saving Planting Guide
As Georgia homeowners spend the warmer days maintaining and beautifying their properties, we encourage you to give consideration to energy-efficient landscaping techniques. Trees, shrubs and other plants are valuable not...