Imagine pulling into your driveway on a scorching summer day. You’re hot, tired, stressed, and maybe even hungry. All you want is to put your feet up and relax in your perfectly cooled home. Now imagine the surprise of walking into what feels like an oven. Surely someone turned the AC off. Or the thermostat […]
Category: Air Conditioning
The Many Benefits of Central Air
Let’s say you’re the cynical type and a friend asks you: “Why do you want to spend your hard-earned money on a central air conditioning system?” After digesting what you consider to be perhaps one of the dumbest questions in history, the best you have as a retort is a bit of sarcasm: “Uh, why […]
Air Conditioning FAQs
Your air conditioning system is one of the most significant – and costly – appliances you own. With so many parts and components that play a role in maintaining your family’s comfort, you’re bound to have a question or two or encounter an issue that you simply can’t solve on your own. Read on as […]
How to Get Your AC Up and Running
Let’s say you enjoy going for the occasional run, but only three to four months a year. What happens when you start up again? You probably take a little more time to get going, maybe a little slow and stiff at first – you might even hear a snap, crackle and pop in your joints. […]
Common AC System Noises and What They Mean
If you have kids living at home, you know all about strange and unexpected noises. And what happens when one erupts that you don’t recognize? You get all agitated, run to see what’s going on, and then react based on the evidence at hand. Well, loud and unexpected noises can emanate from your air conditioning […]
Common Air Conditioning Repair Problems
Most AC systems are built to last 12 – 15 years. The better and more faithfully yours is maintained, the more productive, repair-free years you can expect. But even well-maintained systems eventually require professional attention beyond simple annual maintenance. When that time comes, here are a few of the more common warning signs, each associated […]
Ceiling Fans Provide Added Cooling & Energy Savings
True story – otherwise, we wouldn’t be sharing it. A friend of ours took his family to Hawaii for vacation about 10 years ago. With flight delays, a mix-up on car rental, a 45-minute drive to their resort and, for toppers, taking a wrong turn along the way, all four members of this travel party […]
The Benefits of a Variable Speed AC System
If your older AC system is unreliable at best, you’ll want to know more about variable speed systems before you buy any different type. Variable-speed air handlers (the indoor components of AC systems) operate at different speeds which vary by the amount of cool air your house needs at that time. Lower speeds are used […]
Why is My AC Compressor Freezing Up?
Ice is usually something you dread running out of. But not always, right? Ice on indoor plumbing pipes, not so good. An ice dam caused by blocked gutters, very not good. Well, the same can be said for a frozen AC compressor. After all, its job is to provide cool, comfortable air, and not freeze […]
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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