Serving Gillete, NJ & Neighboring Communities

How to Cut Home Cooling Costs

Ever hear the song: “In the Good Old Summertime”? It’s a lighthearted tune (made famous by Judy Garland in 1949) that reflects the innocence and outdoor splendor of summer. Fast forward to today and what do we find? We find many area residents bemoaning their ever-increasing home cooling costs. Kind of defeats the whole “good […]

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Benefits of a Wall-Mounted Air Conditioner

We have a lot of older homes in our area. As such, there are practical issues that require some thought and careful decision making when it comes to home improvement. Take air conditioning and heating for example. Unless your home is equipped with air ducts, you can’t enjoy the benefits of central air or a […]

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Save Money with A/C Self-Maintenance

This is the story of “The Little AC System That Could”.  All summer long it chugged and chugged away to provide the coolest and most comfortable environment it knew how. Come early August, it realized it still had a long journey ahead and began doubting its own fortitude. “Help me,” said the little AC system. […]

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R-22 Refrigerant (Freon) is Nearly Extinct.

This one eventually became a no-brainer – R-22 refrigerant (you might know it better as Freon) depletes the earth’s ozone layer. It’s not as if that fact was just discovered yesterday – it’s been known for decades. Which is why, in 1987, the world’s leading nations agreed to ban the production of all ozone-depleting substances, […]

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5 Common AC Repair Problems and What They Mean

Air conditioner repairs can be costly, so it’s essential to schedule regular maintenance to help keep your system in prime working condition. Still, even with the best care, yours won’t last forever. How would you know if that time were coming or already at hand? Here are five common indications that your AC system needs […]

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Should I Replace My AC System?

Today’s better-made, well-maintained AC systems have an estimated shelf life of 15-20 years. Can yours last longer than that? Absolutely. But, sooner or later, it will need to be replaced, even with the best of care. If that time were now, how would you know? Well, even if it were to shut down, that still […]

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How to Get Rid of Germs & Other Pollutants

This isn’t a story about knocking the novel coronavirus out of existence. We wish it were. But even without a pandemic, indoor air is, on average, twice as polluted as outdoor air. In fact, it can be up to five times more polluted. Here are just some of the contaminants you’re likely to inhale every […]

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Zone Control Systems Reduce Utility Costs

With the American population steadily aging, here’s a scenario that’s becoming increasingly common. You and your spouse still live in the same home you raised your children in. Back then, it was chaos, but your own special brand of chaos. And now you have all those memories of a different time. You also have heating […]

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Why You Should Clean or Replace Your AC Filter Often

What happens if you don’t clean out closets periodically? Not much other than, maybe, adding to the clutter. What happens if you don’t clean the outside of your windows? Again, not much, other than perhaps a tiny bit of impaired vision. But what happens when you don’t keep up with cleaning or replacing your air […]

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Should I Repair or Replace My AC System?

If you have an air conditioning system that’s at least 10 years old, it’s hard not to ponder the “repair or replace” question. But here’s the thing: even though it’s still working, how would you compare its current performance to when it was first installed? Here’ a hint – on average, a 10-year old AC […]

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