No, we’re not trying to ruin what’s left of your summer by talking about a fall HVAC maintenance checklist. We’re trying to make sure an HVAC emergency doesn’t ruin your winter! The fact is, if you are going to suffer an HVAC breakdown in winter, chances are it will be when your system is under…
DetailsIf you have allergies, you don’t need sunshine and warm temperatures to tell you it’s summer. Allergy symptoms can be so bad in summer, sufferers often stay inside like it’s winter outside. But indoor air quality can be as bad as outdoor air, unless you find away to remove dust and pollen particles from the…
DetailsReplacing their central air conditioner is one of those decisions homeowners often put off until it’s too late. How do you know when it is too late? It’s 35 degrees outside and your air conditioning unit breaks down. Then it’s too late. But, considering the cost, you don’t want to replace your air conditioning system…
DetailsJust like your car, furnace or any other machinery in your home, the more regular maintenance you do on your air conditioner, the longer it will last, the better it will cool your home, the fewer air conditioning repairs you will need, the greater its energy efficiency will be, and the more it will all…
DetailsWhile we’re finally getting into the summer months, your AC and HVAC units may not have had too much work recently. That makes it an excellent time to brush up on HVAC maintenance tips so you can do everything you can to prevent a breakdown when it gets hotter outside. HVAC Maintenance Tips These tips…
DetailsIf there’s any good news that your AC is leaking water, it is that at least it isn’t a leaky basement, which can look much the same. But, that’s where the “good news” stops. If your air conditioner is leaking water, it can lead to many of the same problems as a leaky basement. It…
DetailsOf course, any comparison of fan coils vs. heat pumps must start with what they are and what they have in common. Unlike air conditioners and furnaces, fan coil units and heat pump systems are both capable of heating and cooling your home. They both can also maintain the humidity levels inside your home. They…
DetailsIf you need any final confirmation that summer’s just around the corner, it’s when you flip the switch on your home’s thermostat from ‘Heat’ to ‘Cool’ and turn on your AC. It’s also a great time to check your entire air conditioning cooling system and do some AC maintenance. If you keep your air conditioner…
DetailsAC coil cleaning can save you money in at least three ways. So, considering that major advantage, when was the last time you cleaned your air conditioner coils? If you can’t remember, or if the answer is “never”, don’t sweat it. Many homeowners can’t even say for sure what air conditioning coils are, much less…
DetailsYour heating, ventilation and air conditioning system (HVAC) performance probably affects your life more than you realize. Part of the problem is that, as long as your HVAC system keeps you warm in winter and cool in summer, that’s all you want from it, right? But the energy efficiency of your HVAC equipment can affect…
DetailsLearn how to prolong the life and efficiency of your HVAC system with our easy-to-follow HVAC Maintenance Checklist.
