HVAC / Air Conditioning
The Wonderful Benefits of Clean Air Filters on a Home
by Guest Post on May 9, 2018
Is your home suffering from poor air quality making it hard to breathe? Are harmful airborne issues building up and coating surfaces around the home? The issues just described are might be signs that a home is going to need a new air filter. Continue reading →
4 Benefits of a DIY Heat Recovery System Installation
by Boris Dzhingarov on May 23, 2018
Lately, you may have been hearing a lot about HRV (Heat Recovery and Ventilation) systems and now you probably want to know what they do and how they can benefit you. Since you have a newer model home, isn’t this already built into your furnace? Continue reading →
If Your AC Unit is Making Any of These Noises, Get It Checked Out
by Grand Marketing Solutions on Jul 13, 2018
Air conditioners can and do make noises, and while some are completely normal and benign, others may signify a more substantial problem. If your air conditioner is making an unusual noise and you are not sure whether to call for service, the list below can help. Continue reading →
How to Diagnose and Fix a Frosty Air Conditioner
by Joe Goldstein on Oct 3, 2018
You are in your home in the middle of the summer with the air conditioning on full blast, but you notice that it is definitely not working efficiently because you are still sweating. Continue reading →
Should I Replace My AC if it Experiences a Refrigerant Leak?
by Brenda Vollman on Oct 10, 2018
A refrigerant leak is one of the most common issues of an air conditioning system. Freon or R22 is the predominant refrigerant used in almost all air conditioner units before 2010. If you have an AC unit that was installed before 2010, your system might be using Freon as the refrigerant. Continue reading →
Too Hot to Handle: How to Prep Your Home for Summer
by Guest on Mar 26, 2019
Most of us crave that elusive sun, but when it does come around there are umpteen additional considerations that enter the picture. Of course, if you live in a region that basks in year-long sunshine this will not be the case, but for most of us, the sun is not always as favorable as we might sometimes imagine. Continue reading →
How to Maintain your AC System in 3 Easy Steps
by Guest Post on Jun 1, 2019
The key to enjoying a continuously cool and energy-efficient home through the dog days of summer is to properly maintain your AC system. By performing some simple DIY maintenance, your air conditioner will run at peak efficiency for years to come, saving you money. Continue reading →
HVAC Issues That Can Seriously Damage Your Home
by Guest Post on Jun 10, 2019
You walk inside after a hot and tiring day, expecting to feel the cool air and get some relief. Instead, you feel a burst of warm air when you open the door. It's almost as hot as outside! What went wrong? Continue reading →
When Should I Replace My Air Conditioner?
by Richard Sinclair on Sep 12, 2019
Like everything else, an air conditioner does not last forever. The average air conditioning system lasts as long as 15 years, depending on how much it is used and how well it is maintained. Continue reading →
Why You Need to Maintain Your Mission HVAC System for Proper Heating and Cooling
by Tek Climate on Oct 14, 2019
Thankfully, the days of living without air conditioning and heating are gone. Today, numerous home buyers buy existing houses while others build their own houses. In both cases, an HVAC system is included in the package. Continue reading →
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