Advantage Plumbing Heating & Air

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Water pressure check. Easy way to do it. Turn on every cold water faucet in the house at once, plus run the dishwasher a...
06/18/2026

Water pressure check. Easy way to do it. Turn on every cold water faucet in the house at once, plus run the dishwasher and washing machine if you have them. If the pressure drops noticeably at any fixture or you get a thready, weak stream, that is telling you something. Could be a partial blockage in a supply line. Could be a pressure regulator that is wearing out. Could be a main shutoff that is partially closed without you knowing. Worth checking once a year.

Call 937-519-1430 if you want to talk through what you found.

Summer adds load to your plumbing too. More showers. Sand and dirt from yard work going down the bathroom drain. Sunscre...
06/16/2026

Summer adds load to your plumbing too. More showers. Sand and dirt from yard work going down the bathroom drain. Sunscreen and hair products building up. The bathroom drain you barely noticed in March is the one you notice in July when it slows down at 7am on a Tuesday. If a drain in your house has been getting slower over the last few weeks, that is the call now. Easy to handle when it is still moving. Harder when it stops. 937-519-1430.

When did you last change your AC filter? If it has been longer than three months, or if you cannot remember, that is the...
06/15/2026

When did you last change your AC filter? If it has been longer than three months, or if you cannot remember, that is the answer. A clogged filter does three things. It makes the system work harder, which raises your bill. It restricts airflow, which makes some rooms warmer than others. And it puts strain on the blower motor, which is one of the more expensive parts when it fails. Filter swap takes five minutes. Costs less than $20 for the standard one inch. Do it this week.

Questions? Call 937-519-1430.

What we actually do on an AC tune-up. Check refrigerant levels and pressure. Clean the outdoor condenser coil. Test the ...
06/13/2026

What we actually do on an AC tune-up. Check refrigerant levels and pressure. Clean the outdoor condenser coil. Test the capacitor. Inspect electrical connections. Check the blower motor and airflow. Test the thermostat. Clear the condensate drain. Replace the filter if needed. Walk through with you what we found and what is worth watching. The whole thing is about 60 to 90 minutes for a single system. Done right, it adds years to the system and catches problems before they break.

Schedule yours at 937-519-1430.

Why Advantage Club members get scheduled first when the heat hits. When the schedule is full and a heat wave hits, the c...
06/11/2026

Why Advantage Club members get scheduled first when the heat hits. When the schedule is full and a heat wave hits, the calendar goes to triage. Club members are at the top. Plus members get priority scheduling. Premium members get top priority dispatch, ahead of everyone else. That is the difference between being on a four-day wait and being on the calendar tomorrow. The Club is for homeowners who would rather plan than scramble.

Ask about it next time we are out, or call 937-519-1430.

Three sounds your outdoor AC unit should not make. One, a long buzz that lasts more than a few seconds after it kicks on...
06/09/2026

Three sounds your outdoor AC unit should not make. One, a long buzz that lasts more than a few seconds after it kicks on. That is usually an electrical issue. Two, a grinding sound that comes and goes. That is usually a fan motor problem starting up. Three, a high-pitched whine. That is usually refrigerant or compressor pressure. Each one is a different fix. All three are smaller problems if caught early. Step outside when the AC is running and listen for 30 seconds.

Call 937-519-1430 if you hear any of these.

Here is what happens to the Dayton AC schedule once the heat really hits. June 1 to June 15: calendar is mostly open. Ju...
06/08/2026

Here is what happens to the Dayton AC schedule once the heat really hits. June 1 to June 15: calendar is mostly open. June 15 to June 30: calendar starts compressing. July: most companies are in reaction mode. If you tested your AC over the weekend and found something, this week is the smart week to call. Inspections, tune-ups, repairs. Get on the calendar at 937-519-1430.

Saturday morning in a Dayton suburb. The yard is getting cleaned up, the patio set is out, and the AC has been running a...
06/06/2026

Saturday morning in a Dayton suburb. The yard is getting cleaned up, the patio set is out, and the AC has been running all week. While you are out there, take five minutes for your outdoor condenser. Pull any leaves, sticks, grass clippings, and weeds away from all four sides. The unit needs at least two feet of breathing room on every side. A clogged condenser runs harder, costs more, and tends to fail in July. Five minutes now buys you a whole summer.

Questions? Call 937-519-1430.

Warm air from your vents is not normal. If your AC is running, the air at the vent should be at least 15 degrees colder ...
06/05/2026

Warm air from your vents is not normal. If your AC is running, the air at the vent should be at least 15 degrees colder than the room. If you put your hand at the vent and the air feels lukewarm or just slightly cool, something is off. Could be refrigerant. Could be a frozen coil. Could be airflow. Each one is a different fix. None of them get better on their own. If you ran the test last night and the air was warm, call us this week at 937-519-1430.

Dayton is already running in the 80s this week. If you have not tested your AC yet this season, this is the weekend. Set...
06/04/2026

Dayton is already running in the 80s this week. If you have not tested your AC yet this season, this is the weekend. Set the thermostat to cool. Drop it five degrees below room temperature. Let it run for 20 minutes. You want cold air at the vents, no new sounds from the outdoor unit, and no smell when it kicks on. If anything seems off, call us at 937-519-1430 before the schedule fills up. June fills fast.

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165 N Dixie Drive
Vandalia, OH
45377

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
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