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Why Is Your Heater Blowing When the Thermostat is Set to Cool

Why Is Your Heater Blowing When the Thermostat is Set to Cool

October 30, 2018

If it seems like your air conditioner is actually heating the air like the furnace does, you may need to change the HVAC settings, maintain it, or call for a repair. It’s not normal for cooling systems to blow hot air, and in most cases, it’s an easy fix to bring it back to normal.

Getting Rid of Bad HVAC Habits

Getting Rid of Bad HVAC Habits

October 16, 2018

It’s easy to develop bad habits. Most of us, if we’re honest, can admit to plenty of them. But what about your HVAC system? Maybe you have some bad HVAC habits and don’t even know it. Let’s take a look at some of the worst — and unfortunately, most common –among homeowners.

Go Beyond Online Reviews When Buying an Air Conditioner

Go Beyond Online Reviews When Buying an Air Conditioner

October 11, 2018

Reading air conditioner reviews online is often the jumping off point for homeowners looking for a new system or a company to install it. Unless they’re written by an expert, there’s no way to know if the product reviews are accurate, legitimate, or reliable.

Ways to Combat Back-to-School Germs with Your HVAC

Ways to Combat Back-to-School Germs with Your HVAC

September 25, 2018

When the kids go back to school, they’re not only spending the day in a hotbed of viruses and bacteria, but they’re also bringing germs back home. To help keep your home contagion-free, you need to implement strategies like teaching the kids to wash their hands frequently, and regularly disinfecting school gear, iPads, phones and …

How to Know When to Change Your Thermostat’s Batteries

How to Know When to Change Your Thermostat’s Batteries

September 13, 2018

Modern thermostats have certainly come a long way in how they control and benefit your home’s HVAC system, but if one thing has stayed the same, it’s the reliance on batteries for both primary and ancillary capabilities of these devices. Today, we’re going to explore when you should change the unit’s battery as part of …

Dealing with Moisture Around A/C Vents

Dealing with Moisture Around A/C Vents

August 30, 2018

The appearance of vent moisture around the HVAC system supply vents in one or more rooms may be unexplained but it is not uncommon. The vents may simply feel damp to the touch or they may actually be dripping water. In certain cases, dark stains may appear on the wall around the vent due to …

Should HVAC Maintenance be on Your Back-to-School List?

Should HVAC Maintenance be on Your Back-to-School List?

August 23, 2018

As hard as your air conditioner has worked all summer, it’s usually a good idea to schedule HVAC maintenance as the season starts to wind down. Deep cleaning and professional maintenance will help you finish out the cooling season efficiently and dependably.