Air Conditioning
When to Replace Your Existing AC
Age, rising bills, frequent repairs, comfort issues, safety. Five signs it is time.
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Heating, Cooling & Home Tips from Perrys
We started this page because our customers ask great questions about furnace maintenance, when to replace an air conditioner, what a heat pump can do for a South Dakota winter, and a lot more. Instead of answering the same questions one at a time, we put the answers here so anyone in Brookings and the surrounding area can use them.
What You’ll Find Here
Real advice from a Brookings family that has been in the heating and air conditioning business since 1963.
Podcast
Talk Radio for Your Furnace
We sit down and talk through topics that matter to homeowners in eastern South Dakota, including seasonal prep, energy savings, and what to expect from a replacement system. Easy to listen to on a drive or while you work around the house.
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Written Guides for Your Home
Written guides covering furnace repair, air conditioner replacement, heat pumps, geothermal systems, electrical basics, and home remodeling. If you have a question about your home comfort system, there is a good chance we have already written about it.
Air Conditioning
Picking the Right AC Unit
Heat pump, ductless mini split, or central air? How to choose for your home.
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Heating
How to Troubleshoot Furnace Issues
Filter, thermostat, power, gas supply. Four quick checks before you pick up the phone.
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Heating
Five Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill This Winter
Thermostat habits, sealing drafts, maintenance, ceiling fans, and insulation. Five simple moves that add up.
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Heating
What to Check Before You Call for Furnace Repair
Thermostat, filter, switch, breaker. Four quick checks that solve more no-heat calls than you would think.
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Maintenance
When Is the Best Time for a Furnace Tune-Up?
Early fall, before the first cold snap. Here is what a tune-up covers and why timing matters.
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Air Conditioning
Six Habits That Keep Your Air Conditioner Running Smoothly
Filters, clearance, vents, thermostat settings, and the sounds and smells worth a phone call.
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Electrical
Four Benefits of an Electrical Panel Upgrade
Safety, room for modern appliances and EV chargers, code compliance, and resale value.
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Electrical
How Regular Electrical Maintenance Prevents Costly Repairs
Annual inspections, panel tightening, and infrared scans. Three habits that catch problems while they are cheap.
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Heating
Is Geothermal Worth It in South Dakota?
Higher upfront cost, lower bills for decades. How to tell if your lot and your budget fit.
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Remodeling
Five Signs It Is Time to Remodel Your Bathroom
Leaks, failing grout, a layout that fights you, old fixtures, and dim lighting. When wear becomes a warning.
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Remodeling
Six Signs Your Kitchen Could Benefit from a Remodel
Worn cabinets, no counter space, dated finishes, too few outlets. When the workarounds stop working.
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Videos
Short, Practical Videos from Our Team
We walk through common furnace and AC problems, show what a tune-up actually looks like, and explain what to check before you call us. No fluff. Just useful information from technicians who do this work every day.
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Need Help Right Now?
Call us at 605-692-6495 or fill out our contact form. We answer the phone, and we are always ready to help Brookings area homeowners get comfortable and stay that way.