Your HVAC system works hard to make sure your home is cooled and heated appropriately. The starting, stopping, and general operation can wear down any machine, let alone your HVAC system. Signing up for our bi-annual HVAC maintenance plan can help keep your system(s) in tip top shape, maximize the life of your unit, and lessen the major problems and breakdowns.  Our comprehensive planned maintenance program includes 2 checks throughout the year (heat & AC), and help uncover leaks, rust, rot, soot, frayed wires, and corroded electrical contacts. 

The professionals at Estes are your troubleshooting experts, and we are here to solve any issues you may have. Unfortunately, we cannot solve the issue over the phone, but we can send out our qualified technicians to take care of your issue.

There are two main places that ice can show up on the outdoor unit.

1. During the Cooling Season
You may notice ice at the line that goes to the outdoor unit or the outdoor coil itself. If you see ice during the cooling season on these two areas, there is an issue with your system. Turn your system off immediately to begin thawing out and call our office for service!  (864) 718-7200

2. During the Heating Season
Around the unit coil on the outside, there may be ice present during the defrost cycle. The defrost cycle is completely normal and is a process that is used to remove frost and ice from the outdoor coil. If it goes away within 20-30 minutes, that is normal. If it lasts beyond that, then there is an issue with your system. Call our office for service!  (864) 718-7200

A programmable thermostat is more accurate and provides more efficient options to lower energy bills. A programmable thermostat allows you to control the temperature of your home on a schedule (home/away/sleep), which saves you money without sacrificing comfort. Call our office today to inquire more information on a programmable thermostat! (864) 718-7200

This is definitely a loaded question! There are many factors that go into how dirty your air filter gets – dogs, cats, children, new construction home, etc. We recommend checking your filter at least once a month. A common time that we recommend checking the condition of your filter is when you pay your power bill.

The general rule:

• 1 inch filters: 30-60 days
• Media filters (4-5 inch filters): 6 months – 1 year

The average life expectancy of HVAC systems are anywhere from 10-15 years. There are many variables that affect this which are the type of system, climate, and how regular the maintenance is completed. 

If your system is still within the parts warranty period, we recommend repairing it.  If your system is out of warranty and the costs are >50% of what a new unit would cost, we would recommend replacing your system. Most new systems come with a 10 year parts warranty.

Indoor air quality is crucial to keeping you and your family healthy! It measures the freshness, purity, temperature, and humidity of your home. Damp or polluted air can affect your health overtime – ask our team about ways to improve your indoor air quality!