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The “You-Name-It Shopping Spree” Sweepstakes will be coming to an end by May 1st! You better get your entries in now before it is too late! When you enter the Sweepstakes, you are automatically in the drawing for a $50 gift card! If you refer a friend that gift card goes up $10 in value! You can refer up to 15 friends. That brings your gift card value up to $200! We at Casteel have always valued customer service and wanted to give back to you all by hosting this sweepstakes!

Remember, you can enter by going to our Facebook page. Once you’ve liked the page, look for the tab marked “Sweepstakes” under our profile image and enter. Be on the lookout for the winner on May 3rd, 2012! The winner will be randomly selected and notified via email.

Best of luck everyone! Where will you spend your $200 gift card?

Sweepstakes Rules

At Casteel Heating and Cooling, we pride ourselves in providing world class service, high quality products, affordable prices and exceptional warranties. But instead of hearing it from us, take a look at what some our customers are saying on Kudzu this month!

“Awesome Techs
Casteel has become my “go to” for HVAC needs. I initially called due to radio ads but the professionalism and courtesy of the technicians really sold me. I only wish I had gone to them for my system. They keep me informed, are always on time and don’t pressure. This time my technician was Sean Banks.”

“Very Professional
Thanks to our a/c person everything went well. He seemed very knowledgeable and made it all easy to understand.”

“Very Impressed with Brian Williams our tech
On time. Very thorough and helpful. Diagnosed and solved our problem and gave us some other helpful hints for our very old hvac units. We are now ready for long hot summer, thank you Brian and Casteel.”

“Completely Satisfied
We have the the Casteel Preventative Maintenance program with Casteel and our main floor AC unit stopped working. The unit needed one part that was 20% off due to the maintenance agreement. What I feared would have been a $500 service call was less than $150. Way to go Casteel!”

We want to thank all of our customers for your support! Casteel Heating and Cooling would not be a success without all of you. Thanks for choosing us when it comes to your heating and air conditioning needs.

It is important to try to keep up with home maintenance for your HVAC system to ensure efficiency and to keep things running smoothly. Kudzu recommends a few things you can do yourself.

Make sure you are routinely checking, cleaning and changing your air filters. Try to do this once a month for your furnace, AC and/or heat pump. Having a clean filter will help with the efficiency of your HVAC system. Keeping a dirty filter will only lead to problems and early failure of system!

Try to make sure there are no obstructions within 3 feet of your air conditioning compressors. By obstructions, we mean anything from a fence to a bush or tree branch hanging above. This will prevent damage in the case of a storm.

Easy stuff, right? Now you’re almost on your way to being an HVAC professional…almost!

It is a good idea to know how your heating system actually works, seeing how you pay those bills every month! To understand them better, first, you need to determine what type of system you are using in your home. Here is the basic breakdown from Kudzu.

Natural Gas: It is carried into your appliances such as your furnace or gas stove. Propane gas is usually found in a tank somewhere outside your home and it carriers the gas through pipes underneath your home.

Electric Furnace: The best way to describe it is like a toaster. It heats the house like a toaster heats up bread.

Heat Pumps: This is an energy efficient alternative to a furnace. A heat pump will move air from one place to another, trying to evenly distribute the heat or cool air, depending on the season. Since they move heat, instead of generating heat, they are able to provide up to four times the energy they consume, pretty cool huh?

Hot Water & Steam Heaters: They are basically the same thing. They both have a boiler which heats up the water and then gets sent through the pies as steam.

Forced Air: This is the most common heating system. You set your thermostat and wheels begin to turn, well not really. The furnace heats up the air in the chamber and then blows it through duct work and registers throughout your home. Thermostats are a great investment, and an easy way to save money.

Hopefully, now that you have a better understanding of how heating systems work, you can choose one that fits your lifestyle or budget! Remember thermostats and heat pumps are huge money savers and a great investment! Always consult an HVAC professional to get the best heating system to fit your home!

With all this cold weather in Marietta, you are going to want to make sure your furnace is running the best it can! Make sure you take advantage of our $79 Furnace Efficiency Tune-Up Coupon!

Casteel 25-Point Furnace Tune-Up Includes:

Check for Carbon Monoxide Leaks
Inspect Igniter
Inspect Rectifier Probe
Check Differential Pressure Switch
Inspect Draft Inducer
Inspect Exchanger for Micro Holes
Inspect Exchanger for Rust
Inspect Exchanger Face Plate
Check Pilot Assembly
Check Gas Valve Operation
Check for Gas Leaks
Check Gas Pressure
Inspect Limits and Safety Switches
Inspect Flue Conditions and Codes
Inspect Electrical Disconnect Wires
Inspect Electrical Component Wires
Inspect Door Switch for Safety
Check Safety Drain Pan Switches
Check Blower Motor
Inspect Indoor Coil for Visible Leaks
Minor Cleaning of Indoor Coil
Check Condensate Drain Line and Pump
Check Thermostat Operation / Calibration
Cycle System and Test Safety of Operation
Includes Standard 1″ Filters

If you own an AC window unit, you already know they are not the most reliable! If you think your unit is broken, there are a few tell tail signs to look out for from DoItYourself.

Strange Noises

While noise is common with an AC unit, strange ones should not be. If you happen to notice a loud wailing noises coming from your AC unit, it is most likely that your AC unit’s fan belt is not working. It probably has fallen out of place, simply put it back on track and your problem should be solved. However, if it is severely damaged you may need a new belt.

Low Refrigerant

If you have a leaky AC, then you probably have low refrigerant levels. If this is the case you may need to consult an HVAC professional to assist you further.

Pungent Odors

What’s that smell…? Unfortunately, bad odors are a common problem with AC window units. It is usually from a build up of moisture. You can avoid this problem by frequently cleaning your air conditioner’s filters.

Blockage

If the grills on your air conditioner are blocked, then you will need to clean the units motor, fins and fan. Wipe down all of the parts with a clean cloth, but be sure not to get any of the parts wet!

So…any of these problems sound familiar? Yeah, we thought they might! Remember, it is important to take care of your AC window unit and always change your filters! At Casteel Heating and Cooling, we are always here to help!

We value our customers here at Casteel and we want to give back to y’all by hosting a Sweepstakes. That is why we have officially launched the “You-Name-It Shopping Spree” Sweepstakes! By entering the Sweepstakes, you are automatically in the drawing for a $50 gift card! If you refer a friend that gift card goes up $10 in value! You can refer up to 15 friends. That brings your gift card value up to a whooping $200!

You can enter by going to our Facebook page. Once you’ve liked the page, look for the tab marked “Sweepstakes” under our profile image and enter. Be on the lookout for the winner on May 3rd, 2012! The winner will be randomly selected and notified via email.

Best of luck everyone! Where will you spend your $200 gift card?

Sweepstakes Rules

At Casteel Heating and Cooling we are all about going green and helping the environment! Clean air and energy efficient products are important to us. That is why we offer Energy Star products! If you’re like us, then you want your home to to achieve a high level of energy-efficiency. In order to achieve an Energy Star efficient home standard you must improve the following:

Efficient Insulation System
High-Performance Windows
Tight Construction and Ducts
Efficient Heating and Cooling Equipment
Energy Star qualified Lighting and Appliances

There are also four steps you should take when building a new home to ensure your home will meet the Energy Star guidelines. These steps are recommended by ENERGY STAR.

Step One: Find a Builder Who Partners with Energy Star
This way you know the builder is meeting the requirements of Energy Star guidelines.

Step Two: Builder Works with the Rater to Select Appropriate Energy–Efficient Home Features
This builder will help you choose the best combination of energy-efficient features so you know that when you are constructing your home you are meeting the Energy Star requirements.

Step Three: Verifying Performance
Make sure your contractor is testing the products as they are installing them. This will ensure that everything is working properly and efficiently.

Step Four: Energy Star Label
After completion, make sure you receive an Energy Star label. It will be placed on the circit box breaker of the home. This will provide you with documentation stating that your home is in fact Energy Star qualified.

If you are a homeowner who wants to go green consider following these guidelines. Remember, the less energy we use in our home, the less air pollution we generate. So go green and help save the environment!

During the past 20 years, Casteel Heating and Cooling has been one of the most respected names in metro Atlanta for heating and air conditioning. We began in 1987 with one small red service truck and an office workshop in the basement of our home. Today, our fleet of trucks and professionally trained NATE Certified technicians are dispatched all over metro Atlanta from our offices in Marietta. We are proud of our extended service area that we have been able to acquire over the years! Take a look at our map to see if we cover your area.

Our service areas include:

Cobb
Fulton
DeKalb
Gwinnett
Forsyth
Cherokee
Paulding

Buying a heating and air conditioning system is a hefty investment. We know you want the best quality products as well as the highest quality service. Letting a contractor into your home isn’t a decision to be taken lightly for you and your wallet. We want to make selecting an HVAC professional easy for you. We recommend you fist check the company’s reviews online at Kudzu, then consider the points below recommended by Energy Star.

When you decide to select and HVAC contractor make sure you review the points listed above. You deserve the highest quality in service and products. At Casteel Heating and Cooling we pride ourselves on providing world class service, offering high quality products at affordable prices and backing our work up with exceptional warranties. Good luck on your search!