Air Conditioning
What Does SEER Mean When Purchasing an AC Unit?
What is SEER, and what does it stand for? You may have heard of “SEER” before, but what does SEER mean? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It is a rating system used by the US Department of Energy (DOE) to determine how energy-efficient an air conditioner and heat pump are. Similar to how…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Change Your Furnace Filter?
Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to start thinking about winterizing your home. One of the most important things you can do to prepare your home for winter and to keep your furnace running smoothly is to regularly change the filter. But how often should you be changing the furnace…
Read MoreCommon Reasons Air Conditioning Systems Break Down
Lack of Maintenance The biggest mistake that people make is not having their air conditioning systems maintained on a regular basis by a professional. Maintenance is important because it helps to keep the system running smoothly and prevents small problems from turning into larger ones. A simple tune-up can potentially save you hundreds of dollars…
Read MoreTips for Prolonging the Life of an Air Conditioning System
To prolong the life of your AC unit, it is important to make sure you have an annual tune-up and routinely replace air filters according to the manufacturers recommendation. A well maintained AC will last longer and work more efficiently which means you’ll save on air conditioning repair costs. The fact that air filters need…
Read MoreWhy You Should Get an Air Quality Test for Your Home?
Why is it important to know the air quality in your home? There are many reasons why it’s important to know the air quality in your home. For starters, breathing in pollutants can cause some serious health issues like allergies or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Additionally, if you have children or pets, you’ll want…
Read MorePreparing Your HVAC System for Summer
Are you ready for summer? No, not the beach and barbecues kind of summer, we’re talking about your home’s air conditioning system. Summer is a time when your AC will be working overtime, so it’s important to make sure that it’s in good condition before the temperatures start rising. In this blog post, we’ll…
Read MoreWhy is the Placement of My Thermostat Important?
Your thermostat is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your home when it comes to your HVAC system. That’s why proper thermostat placement is so important so make sure that it is placed in an optimal location. This will ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed throughout your living space. Maintaining a…
Read MoreReduce The Load On Your Overworked AC With These Tips
With summer temperatures like they often are, it means you’re probably overstressing your air conditioner — especially if you’re home all day or must leave your system running all day to keep the temperature in your home where it needs to be. Even when you do everything right — like opening windows during any cool…
Read MoreTips on Cutting Home Energy Costs
How do you cut energy costs? Step one…unplug the appliance. If you are not using it, unplug it. Yes, that is inconvenient, but if you want to save money, you have to make some kind of effort to translate a bit of inconvenience into dollars saved. You know that red light that shines on some…
Read More4 Common Issues That Your Air Conditioning Won’t Function Very Well
It’s a terrible feeling. You know your air conditioning system isn’t working right, but you don’t know what’s wrong, whether it can fixed without having to get a new system and how much it will cost you to be cool in your own home again. If your AC system isn’t working, there’s usually no mystery…
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