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How Cottonwood Season Can Affect Your Air Conditioner
The period between late spring and early summer is when cottonwood trees disperse their seeds and the white fluff that comes with them. You'll see them getting carried by the...
How Can a Ductless HVAC System Help You Save Money?
A significant amount of your monthly utility costs originate from your heating and cooling system. If you're thinking about upgrading your HVAC equipment, a ductless system is something you should...
False Alarms vs. Actual Issues: Identifying Heat Pump Problems
Issues with your HVAC system can affect your home’s comfort and even your energy bills. If you think something isn't right with your equipment or it isn't functioning properly, make...
Will Decorative Air Grilles or Vent Covers Affect Your HVAC System?
Vent covers allow conditioned air to reach your living spaces and are essential components of your HVAC system. They work together with air filters to remove air pollutants such as...
The Ideal Thermostat Settings for Different Activities
Correctly setting your thermostat will increase your home’s comfort, help you save energy and prolong the life of your HVAC system, as well. According to ENERGY STAR, your thermostat settings...
Matched HVAC Systems: Why They Matter
During an HVAC installation project, cooling and home heating companies will typically check the compatibility of your units at home. This is to ensure the optimal performance of the entire system. Keep...
How to Reset the Thermostat & Air Conditioner After a Power Outage
A power outage can occur at any time without notice. With the sudden loss of electricity, your devices and appliances at home are likely to have shut down improperly. To...
Corrosion in Air Conditioners: Why It Happens
Corrosion is a common problem in a number of metal devices and appliances. A result of long-term moisture exposure, it can develop quickly along evaporator and condenser coils and potentially...
Essential HVAC Maintenance Tips for Pet Owners
Pets are often considered part of the family, but while they can give comfort and make you smile or laugh at their silly antics, there are some undesirable aspects to...
The Importance of Having Ductwork Inspected by HVAC Pros
Concealed by walls and ceilings, HVAC ducts are one of those things that people tend to overlook until they develop problems. Their primary function is something that it's important to...
Why an Air Purifier Is Worth Investing In This Allergy Season
Blooming flowers and improving weather conditions aren't the only things you can expect this spring. For people with allergies, this time of year also brings on coughing, sneezing and other...
HVAC Service Agreements & the Details They Should Include
An HVAC service agreement or contract ensures the longevity and efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Before you put pen to paper, however, you should know what it should...
Design Considerations for Commercial HVAC Systems
Whether you’re building on a commercial property or replacing an HVAC system on an existing property, you must keep an eye on how your heating and cooling systems are designed....
Basic Troubleshooting for a Malfunctioning Furnace Sensor
Furnaces have built-in safety measures to ensure that noxious gases and fumes don’t leak into your house. A key component of the furnace’s safety circuit is the flame sensor, a...
How Humidity Affects HVAC Energy Efficiency
Cooling and heating costs comprise a significant chunk of your household electricity bill. That’s why it’s important for homeowners to have a basic understanding of the different factors that can...
How Long Is a Normal Furnace Heating Cycle?
Heating cycles that are too short or too long might be a sign that there’s an issue with your furnace. Left unattended, frequent short or long heating cycles can increase your...
5 Things You Can Do to Improve Indoor Air Quality
With people spending more time indoors, it’s more important than ever for homeowners to assess the level of air quality inside their homes. Indoor air pollution not only lowers indoor...
How Snow & Ice Can Damage Your HVAC System
Every year we deal with it--the temperature drops and snow falls, covering everything in a frozen blanket. We tuck ourselves in and make ourselves cozy, relying on our good old...
What To Do if You Notice Your Furnace Blowing Cold Air
When coming in from outside where the wind is icy cold, we expect to walk into a warm, toasty space. But what do you do if you find that your...
