Electrical Services We Use

Globe Electric in North Little Rock

When we install a new HVAC heating and cooling system in your home or business, sometimes we might need the services a professional electrician. Many times we call upon Globe Electric in North LIttle Rock. Globe Electric is locally owned and operated by Seth Weaver. Seth has been a good friend of ours for years, and his company is one of the very best when it comes to residential and commercial electrical services. If you are looking to hang a new ceiling light, add recessed lighting, add new outlets, swtiches, or wiring in your home, Seth at Globe Electric is the one to call. 

Services Globe Electric Provides

We can't say enough good things about Globe Electric. If you are looking for these services:

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then Globe Electric is the one to call. Seth's prices are fair and the quality of work is excellent.

Give Globe Electric a call at (501) 300-9997 and ask for Seth, or just go to his webiste and schedule service. That's what we do! Seth and his technicians will come oout right away to help. We trust Globe Electric, and we feel very good about recommending them to you!

Replacing your home heating and cooling system is a significant investment. Let your local HVAC contractor help you determine the right time to replace it. Your new system should fit both your needs and budget. 

Why should you consider replacing your heating or cooling unit? 

Your current system is getting old. If your air conditioner or heat pump is more than 10 years old or your furnace is more than 15 years old, those units are reaching the end of their life cycle. The time to consider purchasing a replacement is just around the corner. 

Repairs are becoming frequent or costly. When your system requires regular repairs or requires a major repair approaching 50% or more of the cost of a replacement, your money would be better spent replacing the unit altogether. 

Your energy bills are going up.  Increasing energy bills indicate that your system is not functioning properly and may be reaching the end of its life cycle. A full system inspection can diagnose the problem and help you determine if your system needs to be replaced. 

Your humidity levels are out of balance. Exceptionally dry air in the winter or overly humid air in the summer indicates failing or inadequate equipment or leaky ductwork.

Your air quality is becoming poor. Increasing dust or air quality issues indicate leaky ductwork or failing equipment. 

Your air conditioner uses R-22. If your air conditioner utilizes the refrigerant R-22 and has developed a leak, your best option is likely to replace it. R-22 is being phased out due to federal regulations. Consequently, its prices are soaring as it becomes more and more scarce. Consider replacing it with a unit that runs on the more environmentally sound refrigerant R-410A. 

Your warranty has expired. Once your warranty has expired, you will be 100% on the hook for any and all necessary repairs. At this point, replacement might be a better option than completing significant repairs. 

What are the benefits of a new system? 

Save money on your energy bill. A new unit will be significantly more efficient, providing savings on your energy bill.

Feel more comfortable in your home. A new system will deliver more consistent temperatures and improved air quality throughout your home. 

Experience peace and quiet. Newer heating and cooling systems operate much quieter than older ones. Quiet operation ensure the home is more comfortable and felt, not heard. 

Give us a call to learn more about the Heil heating and cooling equipment we offer. 

What Is a Ductless Mini-Split System?

These types of heating and cooling systems have two main parts: an outdoor compressor and an indoor air-handling component. These connect via the conduit, which contains tubes for refrigerant and drainage and a power cable. Like the name indicates, there are no ducts to ferry air throughout the home with these units.

How Do Ductless Mini-Split Systems Work?

These units cool air via the outdoor compressor in the same way that traditional systems do. Homes with typical units have one air handler, a blower, and an evaporator coil inside a utility area or in the garage. These systems disperse cooled air into your home through the ductwork from this point.

Ductless mini-split systems have a fan and evaporator coil inside the air handlers installed in every zone. These units control the temperature in the zone without pushing air through ductwork.

Why Install a Ductless Mini-Split System?

There are many reasons to install a ductless mini-split system. Older homes and buildings don’t have ducts and may require duct installation for a central HVAC system and are perfect for ductless cooling units. Heating via baseboard or wall heaters or electric radiant heaters is expensive. These systems are a cheaper alternative to these kinds of heating.

If you’re adding on to your house or building an outbuilding like a man cave or crafting shed, using a ductless mini-split will keep the new area comfortable without needing to run ducts or without using window units or space heaters. If you’re building a home in an area with extraordinarily high energy costs, one of these units is a better way to go.

Rooms or areas of your home that aren’t used often with a ductless mini-split that’s turned off can save money. Maybe you are facing the dreaded "Replace or Repair" decision since your current system is an energy vampire because it’s inefficient? If so, then installing a mini-split might be cheaper than replacing that old unit.

What Are the Benefits of Ductless Mini-Split Systems?

These units transfer heat rather than creating it, so an Energy Star certified mini-split can use up to 60 percent less energy than traditional heaters. Since the cooling components are more sophisticated and air has no chance of warming inside ductwork, cooling costs can decrease by up to 30 percent over a traditional unit.

Every mini-split provides customized comfort for the space it serves. Temperature zones adjust at the wall unit, by remote, or through a smartphone. Zone control also allows you to shut off heating and cooling in areas that aren’t occupied often saving you money, too.

Ductwork requires maintenance and cleaning regularly. Using a ductless system saves you time and money because you won’t have to pay for these services. Your family will also be healthier because they won’t be exposed to indoor pollutants that get picked up in dirty ducts. Ductless systems use multiple filtration methods to help reduce allergens and particles in the air.

Installing a new system, especially one that needs ductwork, is a lengthy process. Ductless systems usually install in one day and don’t take up any square footage for ductwork.

Ductless systems lower your carbon footprint, and because of their technology, they have less of an effect on the environment and climate change. The refrigerant used in many systems doesn’t contribute to ozone depletion at all.

Many utility companies offer rebates for customers who install ductless mini-split units in their homes. There are also tax credits that you can apply to your refund. Check with your tax professional and utility provider about these benefits.

Ski Brothers Heat and Air sells and installs Fujitsu ductless mini-split systems. Give us a call at (501) 434-2622 to learn more about adding a mini-split to your home!

  Furnace filters are how the heating and air conditioning system breathes. As air passes through furnace filters, solid particles of different sizes are captured. Clean air, on the other side of these furnace filters, is then cooled or heated before reentering the home. In effect, furnace filters accomplish two things. First, it cleans and purifies home air of harmful particles and bothersome allergens. Second, it protects the heating and air conditioning system from damaging buildup. When furnace filters are able to do these two things, homeowners have better air conditioning, cleaner air, a longer lasting central air system and improved energy spending.

  However, problems arise when the heating and air conditioning system works on dirty furnace filters. Dirty furnace filters are overused furnace filters, which means they are completely packed. Much like the lint screen in the clothes dryer, furnace filters need to be cleaned or replaced regularly in order to function correctly. Working the central air system on dirty furnace filters causes two major problems. When furnace filters are full, they are unable to capture and separate particles from the air. Less air is able to pass through these furnace filters. Consequently, what air does make it through the furnace filters are dirty. With not enough air to for a balanced heat transfer, the furnace overheats. In turn, the entire system shuts down. From here on out, the furnace will not turn back on for operation until a technician resets the limit switch. The limit switch is a trigger that shuts down the furnace from operation when it detects an impending threat. In this case, it is when the system heats higher than the safe temperature.

  The second problem dirty furnace filters cause shows up frequently in the summer. Dirty filters cause frozen evaporator coils. Evaporator coils are used for the air conditioning process. Their function is to hold compressed refrigerant, and because of the constant energy transfer they also coat with water. When dirty air passes over these sticky coils, buildup accumulates. As a result, soggy pieces freeze over the evaporator coils. With each cycle through dirty furnace filters, the ice grows thicker and thicker until the system can no longer operate. This is a messy situation for homeowners. In order to resolve frozen evaporator coils, the ice must thaw. Unfortunately, this generally results in serious water damage.

  Changing furnace filters is very simple. It is a task homeowners can do without the supervision of their heating and air conditioning technicians. How often do homeowners need to change furnace filters? It all depends on the demands of the home. You can run a quick color test to see if furnace filters need replacement. Furnace filters are large window-like boxes. The outer frame is often made of plastic or cardboard, and white in color. The center portion is pleated, resembling felt or cotton. Check to see the difference in color. Since the outer frame is generally white, if the center filter is much darker than the white frame, it’s a good time to change furnace filters. It may take some experimentation to see just how often furnace filters need to be changed, especially since each home is different.

At Ski Brothers Heat and Air, we change the air filter when you call us to inspect your furnace in preparation for Fall and Winter use. Call us at 501-434-4622 today to schedule a heating system tune up for only $69.99! It's a budget minded way of preventing nearly 30% of all heat related calls.

Hey, Little Rock - there is an excessive heat advisory out.

Over the next 10 days air conditioners in the Little Rock area will be running harder than ever to keep everyone comforable. Be aware that any problems your air conditioner may start showing means you should be calling Ski Brothers Heat and Air at (501) 434-4622 right away in order to get on top of it and get it fixed.

Air conditioner repair and air conditioning service is what we do in the Little Rock and North Little Rock areas

If your air conditioner is blowing warm air out of the vents in your house, or your house isn't cooling as quickly as you think it should, then you need to give us a call. For only $79 our "No Cooling" special will cover us coming out and checking out your ac unit so we can tell you what it will cost to fix it. Our techs are quick, really friendly and polite, and have the latest hvac repair knowledge to get the job  done. 

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Watch out! Air Conditioners And Heat Pumps Fail In High Heat

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Excessive heat means air conditioners have to work harder than ever. If your air conditioning is not keeping your house comfortable, then you need to call Ski Brothers Heat and Air at (501) 434-4622 right away! 

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Aaron at Ski Brothers Heat and Air

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Arkansas summers shouldn’t be taken lightly when it comes to your air conditioning unit. Nothing ruins good summer fun more than a broken air conditioner in the middle of summer. There are simple steps you can take to help avoid air conditioning costs and stay cool.

If you think you have a serious problem cooling problem, such as your A/C unit blowing hot air instead of cold, or not blowing any air at all, you’ll need to call Ski Brothers Heat and Air at 501-397-1670 right away. However, there are some simple tips and tricks you can take in the meantime to ensure that you’re keeping everything in top shape:

1. Make sure your filter is clean. A dirty filter can cause the blower in your air handler to work harder, and put more stress on it. That can lead to warm air blowing through your vents instead of cold. If the filter is very dirty, and the air flow is restricted, then you may see an ice build up on the outside of your air handler or on the piping of the central air conditioner. Turn off the system, let the ice melt, and then put in a new air filter. If the air conditioning system still blows out warm air, then you ac unit may have a low refrigerant level. To fix it, call for expert service - call Ski Brothers Heat and Air at 501-397-1670 right away to get the problem solved.
2. Check for pests. Most likely you don’t think of the central air unit as a nesting ground for bugs, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. These creatures can be harmful to the system, so rely on eco-friendly pesticide to ensure that if they are nearby, you can safely ensure they won’t stay long.
3. Get a programmable thermostat. Make sure to keep the levels at a higher temperature at night or when you’re absent from your space. This can help to reduce energy costs and lower the summer’s demands on your system.
4. Make sure you’re still level. Over time, the concrete slab or surface underneath your outdoor A/C unit can warp. Make sure this surface stays level, and your A/C unit should continue with great performance levels.
5. Maximize Air Flow. For the A/C unit to work properly, airflow needs to work through re circulation. The vents, both indoor and outdoor, should be clean and free from obstruction to prevent blocked air paths.

Making sure that your central heating and air unit receives regular maintenance check-ups will keep you and your family comfortable through the hotter months, and year-round.

Have any another questions? Contact Ski Brothers Heat and Air at 501-397-1670. We serve Little Rock, North Little Rock, Sherwood, Benton, Bryant and surrounding areas. Call today!