Posts by Burkhardt
How Can I Afford an HVAC Upgrade?
For many homeowners, replacing heating and cooling equipment doesn’t necessarily come at a convenient time. There are occasions when equipment may break down and need to be replaced, and that might not be an expense you’ve budgeted for. At Burkhardt, we want to help you get the home comfort equipment you need, which is why…
Read MoreDon’t Let High Humidity Take Over Your Home This Summer
The hot, humid climate we experience during this season in Louisiana can often make your home feel sticky and uncomfortable. Unfortunately, it can also cause excessive microbial growth. When microbes get out of control, they not only can produce an unpleasant odor in your home, but they can also cause damage to your property and…
Read MoreNo Need to Feel Hot & Sticky: 5 Benefits of a Home Dehumidifier
Now that the summer months have arrived here in Louisiana, we know that the heat and humidity will become a comfort factor sooner than later. Most homes and businesses have air conditioning systems that can help people stay cool and comfortable once the heat sets in. But, our climate here is also tropical, which means…
Read MoreWhy You Need Air Conditioning Maintenance This Spring
Louisiana residents know how crucial it is to have an air conditioning system that works properly. We rely on our air conditioning to keep us cool and comfortable for a good part of the year, especially when temperatures begin to soar and the humidity increases during the spring and summer months. In order to ensure…
Read MoreGet Ahead of the Summer Heat with Updated Air Conditioning
The arrival of spring means the heat is on here in Louisiana, and as a resident of this area, you know that the temperatures will keep climbing. If you’ve been thinking about updating your air conditioning system, the spring season is the perfect time of year to do so. Air conditioning contractors are usually very…
Read MoreFeeling Stuffy? You May Need to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality.
March has arrived, and that means the spring season is just around the corner. While spring is a beautiful season full of blossoming trees and beautiful blooming flowers, it can also be a time of sniffling and sneezing for people who suffer from allergies. And, the spring season is often damp, which can lead to…
Read MoreShow Your Generator Some Love with Generator Maintenance
Living in Louisiana, we know how important generators can be during storms and hurricanes. It’s good to know as a homeowner that you have a source of backup power in the event of an extended power outage. But like any other type of equipment, your generator needs maintenance in order to ensure that it will…
Read MoreCan Updating My Thermostat Help with Energy Efficiency?
Your home’s cooling and heating system is vital when it comes to keeping your home comfortable for you and your family. However, you may not be aware of the fact that much of the energy consumed in your household can be attributed to your HVAC system. Even though modern home comfort equipment uses much less…
Read MoreWhy Should I Get Heating Maintenance This Winter?
In Louisiana, we experience primarily warm weather all year long, which can make it easy to forget about the heating systems in our homes. Even though for a good part of the year we don’t need to worry about heating our homes, there are occasional weather events that cause the temperatures to decrease, and we…
Read MoreFederal Laws are Changing – Consider Installing New AC Now.
You may not be aware of it, but federal laws surrounding air conditioning systems are changing in 2023. Throughout the Southern United States, homeowners will be required to install air conditioning systems with a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) rating of no less than 15 SEER. While this law has been put into place as…
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