A quality heating and cooling system with a quality installation does not come cheap: it’s an investment in your home’s comfort for the next 15 to 20 years. However, your HVAC system needs help if it’s going to last that…
Fixing or installing an air conditioner is rarely cheap (and for good quality, it generally should not be). As a result, you may find yourself tempted to perform DIY work on your home’s system to save on labor costs. While…
It’s the height of summer, which means you are probably at peak AC usage for the year. But while it’s inevitable that your cooling expenses will rise somewhat during the summertime, the hot weather doesn’t mean you have to settle…
You never need your air conditioner more than during a heat wave, but ironically, heat waves are exactly when your AC is most likely to fail. This is because extended periods of extreme heat put a lot of strain on…
After buying a home and a car, a heating and cooling (HVAC) system is the third most expensive purchase many Americans make in their lifetime. Your air conditioner is just one part of your heating and cooling system, but it…
Do you have doubts that your aging air conditioner can make it through another summer? Most people decide to wait until their system fails completely before installing a replacement, but that isn’t always the best move to make, money-wise or…
Mold growth is easily recognizable by its musty, dirty “gym sock” odor, and you certainly don’t want that smell coming from your air ducts. Unfortunately, mold growth can occur in HVAC systems, particularly if dust is allowed to build up…
Unfortunately, almost everyone has had an experience with a bad HVAC technician before. Whether they were running late, acted rude and unprofessional, or just didn’t get the job done right, few things are as frustrating as paying for a service…
When shopping for a new heating and air conditioning system, a couple of factors to consider are the heating and cooling units’ efficiency ratings. You’ll also notice that the higher the efficiency ratings, the more efficient the system is supposed…
Fall is here, and as the change in seasons occurs, we get ready to enjoy other changes, too. The change from watering the grass to raking the leaves. The change from watching baseball (and in this year’s case, basketball) to…