Wednesday, June 29th, 2011
We’ve been fortunate enough as a business to have experienced relatively continuous growth despite the rough economic times we’ve seen. While some luck was involved, it wasn’t nearly a deciding or determining factor in why we’ve grown while other companies have not survived the economic shift.
We believe that, as a business, you’re only as successful as your customers are happy. This has been a driving force behind our customer service policies, as well as a determining factor in the level of quality our services are performed at. We’ve managed to not only keep our head above water these past few years, but we’ve managed to grow. Essentially, there are 2 reasons why.
- Dedication and hard work. We wouldn’t be where we are today if we didn’t have the dedication and loyalty of each and every employee, staff member and technician. Every last one of us here at WC Heating & Air hold a high level of professionalism and take pride in our work. Because of this, each installment, repair or maintenance job is preformed to the highest quality available with a primary focus on long-term customer satisfaction.
- Never compromising quality. Throughout the years we have never faltered on the level of service we provide, and we believe that it has been crucial to our continued success and growth. In fact, over the years, we’ve increased the quality level of our services, as well as the benefits available to our customers.
There are various different ways for a business to keep their heads above water, but these are the ones that we’ve found to work for us.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011
That’s right, we’ve been presented with yet another award for outstanding performance and customer satisfaction! Last month we were awarded the Lennox Centurion Award – an honor that is only bestowed upon the top 2% of all dealers and contractors throughout the country.
For 3 out of the last 4 years, we have received this reward from Lennox. It’s a proud reminder that we are on the right track and serving our customers with the highest quality customer service we can.
This marks the third time we have been presented with the Lennox Centurion Award for outstanding dealer performance, and we’re working hard to make receipt of this reward an ongoing tradition.
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Tuesday, April 5th, 2011
With spring in the air, lots of people will suffer sneezing, swollen eyes and dependence on inhalers, and they’ll buy many allergy medications. What a potentially expensive nuisance.
What causes allergic reactions? 
- Particulates: Ash, dust, dust mites, insulation and pollen.
- Bio-aerosols: Bacteria, fungi, mildew, mold, various spores and viruses.
- Odors or chemicals: Pet or cooking odors, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, gasoline fumes and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), such as formaldehyde.
- Other: Radon gas and lead
There can be five to 100 times more pollutants found inside your home than in the outside air, according to the federal Environmental Protection Agency. Some statistics: One in three homes includes someone suffering from asthma or allergens. One in four Americans has asthma or allergies. That’s about 60 million people. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), allergies are the fifth-leading chronic disease in the United States among all ages and the third most common chronic disease among children. The two groups who suffer the most from allergies are infants, because their lungs are still developing, and the elderly, because their lung function tends to deteriorate.
How can you protect yourself from all these elements? You could live inside a plastic bubble, but that’s not very practical. More realistically, there are ways to manage pollutants in the home. Portable, freestanding air cleaners are available, but they are often not very effective and can be pricey, costing $350 and more. You could spend more than $1,000 to keep several positioned throughout your home. A leading consumer magazine reported them to be quiet but inefficient.
A better strategy for combating allergy triggers is using your central heating and air conditioning system. The fan in the furnace circulates air through the home. The trick is the filtration in the system. Filters are ranked with a minimum efficiency reporting value, or MERV rating, which measures filters’ efficiency. The rating reflects the size of the
particulates the filter catches. The higher the MERV rating, the more the filter will collect. A MERV rating of 16 is the highest, given to surgery room filters professionally installed by licensed heating-air conditioning contractors.
If you look along the filter aisle at a local home-improvement store, you’ll see a variety of filters. Buyers beware: The filter companies use great marketing. A package might claim the filter is “99% efficient” at collecting particles but may not specify the MERV rating. That’s because more than likely, it hasn’t been rated and will collect only the largest particles.
Those filters can range from $5 to around $30. Again, there’s a lot of marketing involved – they’re out to get your money. If you don’t have a maintenance agreement with a heating and air conditioning company and you don’t want a professionally installed air cleaner, at least get a pleated filter in your system and replace it four times per year, or as often as necessary.
There are many professionally installed air cleaners out there. Do your research to learn what system best meets your family’s needs. Some devices are designed for general surgery, with ultraviolet light air purification; some are rated to simply filter the air enough to keep the HVAC equipment and duct work clean.
Another way to improve indoor air quality is professional duct cleaning. Again, be cautious. “Dateline’s” Chris Hansen reported on companies that cheat customers. Check out companies offering a $59 – $99 special. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. That’s a fraction of what a thorough duct cleaning will cost.
Honest companies will do a great job without charging hidden fees. About $350 and up is reasonable, with a worker spending three to four hours per system. After a professional duct cleaning, an air cleaner can be installed to keep debris from building up in the ducts. The MERV 16-ranked air cleaner can eliminate future duct cleaning altogether. Now that’s a savings!
Air scrubbers are another tool for improving indoor air quality. These units have been proven to destroy up to 99.9 percent of all surface bacteria, viruses and germs. Air scrubbers are installed in the air-supply portion of the heating and air system and use a specialized ultraviolet germicidal light wave with a proprietary catalytic process that creates enviro-scrubbing molecules of oxygen and hydrogen. This is just like nature’s outdoor environmental cleaning process. The technology reduces and kills airborne germs, dust and odors.
Whatever strategies and devices you employ, do your research, ask questions – and may you live better and breathe easier.
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011
Spring is basically here again, which makes now the perfect time to consider getting that new air conditioner installation out of the way. Already have an air conditioning system? No problem, because our maintenance plans and services are the perfect tools for getting your AC system up to par for the summer heat that is soon to hit us.
There are several benefits to a new air conditioning system, with reduced monthly utility bills being one of the better ones. Is your air conditioning system 7 to 10 years old? Then it’s probably time you think about a system upgrade. The new systems and equipment out today are far more energy efficient than those released a few years ago, allowing you to keep your home cooled to a comfortable temperature without having to pay high monthly utility bills.
A new air conditioner installation, or even a maintenance servicing of your existing system, will run quieter and be more dependable, and will help lower your monthly utility bills and keep you from melting in the upcoming summer heat. A new system, or a well maintenanced system, also won’t need any real servicing for quite some time, keeping your wallet happy at the same time as you keeping cool.
Give us a call today and find out more about how we can help you get prepared for the onslaught of summer heat.
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Wednesday, January 12th, 2011
It is a new year, and with it, new resolutions. Many want to start eating healthier, and others have a few bad habits they want to replace with good ones, but have you thought about getting your central air and heating system maintenanced? Most heating and cooling systems do not receive adequate maintenance, causing them to break down quicker while decreasing their energy efficiency.
There are a quite a few good reasons why keeping your central heating and cooling system well maintenanced.
- Keeps utility bills down – A well maintenanced system doesn’t lose its energy efficiency for at good number of years, and will continue to run properly and without issue. We all have bills we have to pay every month, so why not do what we can to keep those energy bills down? They already go up enough in the winter and summer, anyway.
- Great indoor air quality – Regular maintenance and cleaning will help keep air born particles down to a minimum, increasing the overall quality of the air inside your home. We all want to keep our health up, and doing what we can to keep the air you’re breathing clean and healthy is the best place to start.
- Expanded equipment lifespan – with regular maintenance, not only will your utilities be lower, but the life cycle of your entire system will increase. These systems can last a good ten years before needing an upgraded, and maintenance can help them reach that mark.
Now is the perfect time to take advantage of our Preventative Maintenance package. It not only provides all the great benefits we’ve seen above, but it also gives you a discount on parts and labor. Can’t beat that, can ya’? Get your new year off to the right start, and give us a call to find out how we can help make this year your best one yet.
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Saturday, September 4th, 2010
Hot enough for ya’? With the passing of August into September, it seems that summer is finally here. It came late, but it came in full force. High nineties to triple digit temperatures are expected to continue for the next several weeks before things finally start to cool down.
With summer in full force, we’ve been seeing more and more people coming to us to maintenance or new air conditioning installations. We’ve been receiving calls and emails from residents all over Temecula Valley, and we’re more than happy to help. From Corona to Menifee, air conditioning is needed to survive the rest of summer intact, and we’re here to tell you that now is the best time to invest in your AC system. With thousands available in rebates and tax credits, now is the time to act!
Keeping your central air conditioning maintenanced is really important. Not just the AC unit itself, but the air ducts as well. We’ve said it before, and we’re saying it again – mainly because it bears repeating, but also because there are hundreds if not thousands of residents in Southern California that are still living with dirty air ducts and under maintenanced AC units.
Having a well maintenanced air conditioning unit is very important, especially with the temperatures being as high as they are. An under maintenanced AC system needs to operate for longer periods of time in order to cool your home, causing your energy bills to increase. Clogged or dirty air ducts also restrict the airflow throughout your home, which in turn causes the entire system to have to work harder – not to mention the dirt, debris and other nasty things like germs and mold spores being circulated throughout your home. A clean and well maintenanced system not only helps keep your energy bills down, but keeps air quality in your home within safe and healthy levels.
It seems that a lot of people out there think of their AC system as something that should work indefinitely, and wouldn’t necessarily need to be worked on unless it stopped working for some reason. Instead of thinking about it like this, try looking at your AC system the same way you look at your car. You need regular oil changes, tire rotation and replacement, hoses and valve replacements. The list goes on and on, because the vehicle needs regular maintenance to keep working properly. That and doing the regular routine maintenance ends up being far cheaper in the long run than waiting for things to need to be worked on. The same holds true for your AC. It’s a mechanical unit that needs maintenance to keep it running smoothly.
For air conditioning in Temecula to Perris, Murrieta to San Jacinto, we’re here to help. Our highly trained staffs of professionals have all the tools and expertise needed to make sure your air conditioning system is running at par and using as little energy as possible. The last thing anyone needs is an increased utility bill.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
There is no underestimating the importance of air conditioning in Temecula when the summer rolls around and the desert heat encroaches on this beautiful Southern California valley. Experts recommend servicing your air conditioning unit at least annually before the summer hits, and doing the same for your heating unit before the winter. Menifee air conditioning technicians can help you foresee AC troubles before they become bigger problems that require an emergency solution that will inevitably be costly and inconvenient.
Today is an ideal time to call your local Murrieta air conditioning specialists for a routine maintenance service package. They can make sure everything is properly installed and clean out the system to eliminate any dirt that may eventually cause the unit to fail. Not only does this lengthen the life of the system, though. Routine maintenance can also improve the energy efficiency and capacity of a Lake Canyon air conditioning unit so you can lower costs, reduce environmental impact and increase your personal comfort.
The best solution for maintaining your air conditioning in Temecula and the surrounding areas is to purchase a Preferred Customer Service Agreement. This will save money over time, since the price of your contract will be guaranteed and you will receive a 10 percent discount on any repairs that you may need in the future. These service agreements also come with preferred customer status, which means you never have to wait more than 48 hours to receive Murrieta air conditioning service one you call.
There are many maintenance measures that your Menifee air conditioning experts can take to ensure you have a high functioning system for years into the future. Cleaning or replacing air filters, listening for unusual sounds, ensuring proper air flow, cleaning humidifier reservoirs, and maintaining the parts can go a long way. So call your Menifee, Murrieta and Lake Canyon air conditioning experts today to get started on your maintenance routine
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Wednesday, May 5th, 2010
Temecula air conditioning service providers are indispensable in a city like this, which is known for high heat in the summers. When a Temecula air conditioning unit fails in the middle of a heat wave it can make the people in that home or business miserable and even put some individuals in danger if they are in fragile medical conditions. This city is a wonderful place to live that is known for its plentiful vineyards and quiet Southern California lifestyle. But without air conditioning, Temecula can be a pretty inhospitable place to be during the hottest of summer days. This is why it is so vital to have a HVAC service provider that is always on call.
It’s better to have a Temecula air conditioning service provider you know you can call before there is an emergency so you aren’t stuck searching for one in the middle of a panicked situation. The best approach is to find a company you can rely on for annual maintenance and cleaning which also has a fully staffed HVAC service department with skilled technicians that are qualified to work on all brands of central heating and air conditioning. Then, if the unexpected ever does occur, you will be ready for it.
It is important to find a Temecula air conditioning and heating company with a staff that is focused on customer satisfaction and a qualified group of licensed and insured service technicians who are ready to address your HVAC needs, whether they are commercial or residential. The staff should be available all throughout the week with a weekend technician for emergency services and there should be a clean and friendly office you can visit.
When it comes to air conditioning, Temecula residents should not settle for anything less than a qualified and experienced company with the highest standards for their technicians. In the heat of the summer it would be dangerous to take a gamble with your air conditioning service needs.
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