According to Energy Star, if an air conditioning unit is not installed properly, you can decrease its efficiency by up to 30% energy. Additionally, a poor installation can result in higher energy costs, a shorter lifespan of A/C components, poor home comfort, and higher initial equipment costs. Below you...
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How to stay cool when your A/C is Out
At some point during the summer season, your air conditioner may suddenly stop working. Or, the energy saver in you may want to give your system a rest since nearly 17% of the energy consumed in your home is from your cooling system. Regardless of the reason, it’s great...
10 Tips to Keep Your Bill Low When the Temps are High
Keeping cool in the summer is a must, but no one likes paying the high energy bill that comes with it. Use these tips to keep your home cool and your bill low this summer! Be mindful of which lights are one within your home. An increase in electricity...
Your checklist for a happy, healthy A/C!
With summer looming ahead of us and the heat bearing down, our air conditioners are in full force. That being said, it is very important to maintain a happy, healthy life for your A/C unit! The happier and healthier, the longer life it’ll have! We have organized a brief...
The Early Days of Air Conditioning
According to the Energy Information Administration, 48% of energy consumption in American homes is a result of heating and cooling. With so many people using A/C (especially in the summer and those living in warm climates) how many really know the history behind this commonly used machine. Below is...
What to Expect During a Maintenance Visit
As the temperature outside is getting colder and colder, the more we need our HVAC systems working properly. If something isn’t working right, you should call and get a technician out as soon as possible. Here is a little run down of what to expect when they come to...
The Importance of Air Filters
Air filters are a very important part to your HVAC system but they’re often overlooked. Air filters filter the air that goes through your heating and air conditioning systems. It may just look like a card board box but really it is made with special materials to make...
How to Protect Your Home from a Lightning Storm
A lot of people find thunderstorms soothing, and then there are those who are terrified or them. Lightning storms can do some dangerous damage to an HVAC system. Here is how to keep your home safe. While the effects on your system might not be apparent right away, power...
Signs of wear and tear on your air ducts
As the seasons are changing and we are getting into the coldest weather of the year, it takes a toll on our air ducts. There are some signs to tell when your air ducts are ready to be changed. Uneven temperatures around the house. If walking around your house...
Why has your furnace stopped working?
Remember our post about what to do if you air conditioner stops working? Well, this is the opposite scenario. Winter days can get very cold, so it’s great to have an idea of potential reasons why your furnace is refusing to heat your home. It can help speed up...