Category Archives: Air Conditioner
What Is Air “Quality”?
What’s the big deal about indoor air quality? Well, it can affect your health, your comfort and your wallet. That’s why it’s so important to have good indoor air quality. Indoor air quality has become a major health issue compared…
What to Do in an HVAC Emergency
What constitutes an HVAC emergency? If you experience an HVAC system that fails to cool or heat, you’ve got an HVAC emergency on your hands, especially in unusually hot or cold temperatures. You may notice unwanted sounds or strange odors….
The Importance of Keeping Your Coils Clean
The air conditioning coils are one of the most critical components of your air conditioning system. These AC coils are very delicate, and they need to be properly handled to preserve their cooling power. With regular maintenance, well-preserved AC coils…
5 Ways to Help Maintain Your AC
Did you know that you can reduce your HVAC system use by as much as ten percent by raising or lowering your thermostat? In the summer months, the U.S. Department of Energy recommends keeping your home’s temperature at 78 degrees….
Tips for Keeping Your Home Fresh
It’s important to keep your home fresh and clean. But have you thought about cleaning your air? If your air conditioning system is not properly maintained, it could affect the air quality inside your home. This could lead to a…
How Do You Reduce Pollen in Your Home?
When pollen counts rise, your allergies go into overdrive. Protecting your home from allergens is not an easy task, but there are some things you can do to help reduce the pollen count inside your home. Control Allergens Inside the…
What are the Benefits of a Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat?
In today’s world, everything that we do and use is moving to “smart technology,” through the use of apps on our phones. These changes to our lifestyle are actually helping to make us more efficient. Technology has influenced all…
Can Lightning Ruin my AC?
When lightning strikes an air conditioning unit it can damage the system. Unfortunately, this is not a myth; it is something to be aware of and something to watch for because the effect may not be immediately apparent. Over…
Five Interesting Facts about Air Conditioning
Don’t think that air conditioning was a fun topic? Though it may not seem like a great discussion topic, there are some really cool facts that can give you a greater appreciation for your heating and cooling system! You…
What Does a Humidistat Do?
A humidistat (also called a hygrostat) is a measurement device that helps to monitor and maintain the humidity level in the air. Humidistats are often found on portable humidifiers or combined air cleaner/humidifier units that can help manage the moisture…