Experienced HVAC Contractors in Norfolk, VA

FAQs for HVAC Contractors in Norfolk, VA

Maintaining and repairing your HVAC system will extend its lifespan. HVAC repairs and maintenance will save you money in the long term, keeping your system running at peak efficiency. Bogue Oil, Inc. offers comprehensive residential and commercial HVAC services.

Our HVAC contractors get many questions about our residential and commercial HVAC repair services. Check out these FAQs asked of our HVAC contractors in Norfolk, VA, and feel free to call us if you have a question that isn’t answered here.   

Overview of Our Commercial and Residential HVAC Services 

Our HVAC contractors and heating and cooling specialists pride themselves on going beyond heating services. We want to help you keep your home or business’s heating and cooling system running year-round safely and effectively. Here’s an overview of our commercial and residential HVAC services:

●      24-hour HVAC repairs

●      Annual HVAC maintenance

●      Air conditioning installation

●      Air conditioning repairs

●      Heating services

●      Heating oil services

●      Boiler repair

When Should I Have My Heating and Cooling Equipment Serviced?

You should have your heating and cooling system or HVAC system serviced seasonally or annually, depending on your system type and how old it is. Seasonal inspections and maintenance will ensure that your system is operating safely and working as efficiently as possible, reducing energy usage. When you catch problems early enough, HVAC repairs can be completed more easily and less expensively.

How Important Is My Indoor Air Quality?

Your home’s indoor air quality is very important. If you have poor indoor air quality, you might have worsening allergies, asthma, or other respiratory issues. Poor indoor air quality contains contaminants, pollutants, and pathogens that can harm your health.

Does HVAC Affect Air Quality?

Yes. An old, poorly maintained HVAC system also doesn’t circulate air, so contaminants and particles get left behind. Those can affect your indoor air quality. Dirty air ducts, air vents, and air returns can also cause poor indoor air quality. Your HVAC system can harbor dust, pollen, pet hair and dander, bacteria, mold, and other allergens and contaminants that will continue circulating through the air in your home, affecting your health.

What Are the Benefits of Attic Ventilation?

Your attic’s ventilation system prevents moisture and condensation from building up. Moisture and condensation problems can lead to wood rot, water damage, mold, and mildew growth. These problems get more expensive to fix the longer you wait. They can also affect your health, safety, and your home's structural stability. Your attic’s ventilation system also reduces your cooling costs by allowing hot air to leave your home instead of being trapped inside. Your HVAC system won’t need to work as hard in the summer when hot air can escape through your attic ventilation system.

What Is the Effective Temperature in HVAC?

The effective temperature in your HVAC system is the temperature of your environment that you experience personally, as opposed to the temperature reading you see on your thermostat. Your comfort depends on your home’s effective temperature, your body’s temperature regulation, the air’s moisture content, the quality and quantity of air, air flow and stratification, and the temperature of the surfaces around you. For instance, if you have a fever and you’re standing outside in the sun on hot pavement, your effective temperature will be much higher than if you were sitting motionless in an air-conditioned room. 

What Should I Do About My Frozen AC?

If your AC freezes, it can cause serious damage if you don’t call an HVAC contractor quickly enough. A frozen AC can be caused by low airflow or low refrigerant charge. Our experienced HVAC emergency repair contractors can quickly diagnose the cause of the problem and find the fastest, most cost-effective solution.

How Do I Know When It's Time for an AC Replacement?

Your air conditioner can last between 10-15 years with proper HVAC maintenance and timely HVAC repairs. With each year, your system will function less efficiently. After about 10 years, the cost of maintaining and repairing your system will start to outweigh the benefits and cost advantages of installing a new AC system or HVAC system. Newer, more modern HVAC systems will save you money in the long term, as they are more energy efficient and powerful. 

Schedule Residential or Commercial HVAC Repair in Norfolk, VA

If you have any other questions for our HVAC contractors, or if you want to schedule residential or commercial HVAC repair in Norfolk, VA, call us today at Bogue Oil Inc. We are committed to ensuring our community members are comfortable year-round, and we love supporting other local businesses and their HVAC needs. We offer 24-hour HVAC repair. Call us today or fill out our HVAC services request form.