Frequently Asked Questions

Linton Heating & Plumbing offers a wide range of HVAC services, including installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for  residential customers.

To keep your HVAC system running efficiently, it's important to have it serviced at least once a year. Twice a year is recommended for some HVAC systems.  Also, if you have an older system or if you use it frequently, you may want to have it serviced more often.

Yes, Linton Heating & Plumbing offers 24/7 emergency HVAC services for clients who need immediate assistance with their heating or cooling systems.

• Inspect filters once a month and replace as needed during heating season.
• Make sure vents and air return vents are clear of obstruction.
• Keep area around furnace clean.

A furnace is generally good for 15 to 20 years of service if it is maintained on a regular basis and the filter is changed every one to three months.

• Clean and replace filters as needed during cooling season.
• Keep debris and leaves away from outdoor unit.
• Use a hose to clear and clean the outdoor condenser

Heat pumps are a great solution for your home comfort system because they work to provide both heating and cooling. Heat pumps have SEER ratings like air conditioners and Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF) ratings for measuring heating efficiency. Higher SEER and HSPF ratings mean greater energy savings.

Heat pumps are a very efficient alternative to electric heat. A heat pump works the same as an air conditioner in the summer, but it runs in reverse in the winter to heat your home. The system will be matched with a backup heating source, most often electric heat for those extremely cold days of winter.

This can occur for many reasons; uneven solar heat load through windows, an undersized system, improperly balanced or clogged system or a single system serving a two-story home with no zoning control. Each situation is different, usually requiring an onsite analysis with problem specific recommendations. Please call to arrange for us to see your home.

Normal cooling settings are 68 degrees - 70 degrees. Normal heating settings are 69 degrees - 70 degrees. You should always set your thermostat to the highest possible setting that is comfortable for you in the summer, and the lowest comfortable setting in the winter. Setting your thermostat in this way will maximize your energy savings. On average, every 1 degree of temperature change is equal to about 1% energy savings. For example, changing your thermostat setting from 75 degrees to 76 degrees in the summer could result in savings on your cooling costs.