American Veteran Air & Heat Blog
Why Is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
There are a few potential reasons why your furnace might be blowing cold air. Some of the most common causes include: Thermostat issues: Make sure that your thermostat is set to "heat" and that the temperature is set high enough. If the...
HVAC Maintenance Tips
Here are a few tips for maintaining your HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. 1. Change the air filter regularly. This is one of the easiest and most important things you can do to maintain your HVAC system. A dirty air...
Is a heat pump better than a gas furnace?
It depends on a number of factors. Here are some pros and cons of heat pumps compared to gas furnaces: Heat pumps: Pros: More energy efficient: Heat pumps use electricity to move heat from the air or ground into your home, rather than generating heat directly. As a...
Sleep Comfortably Tonight! Tips for Efficient Air Quality Control
Looking for better quality sleep? Try turning down the temperature in your bedroom and making it cooler. Research shows that cooler temperatures can help us get a more restful sleep and make us feel less tired throughout the day. Try it out tonight and see how much...
HVAC Fan Motor Installation
Ethan Camp from American Veteran Air Conditioning gives us a full demonstration of how to install an HVAC fan motor on the outdoor unit. This instructional video is very thorough and full of great tips. IMPORTANT: Be sure to turn off the power to the unit before...
HVAC Maintenance Tips | Cleaning Outside Unit Coils
Maintenance is crucial to any HVAC system. In this video, Shawn breaks down the best way to clean the outside coils to ensure you get the best results possible. HVAC Coil Cleaning Process: 1. Turn off power to the unit. 2. Remove the unit top and outer casing. 3. Use...
What Makes A Company Trustworthy
Trust in HVAC companies is about confidence — confidence that you will do what you say you're going to do. In a world full of empty promises and overselling, customers have learned that a healthy sense of cynicism helps protect them against bad deals and scam artists....
The American Veteran Air Conditioning Vision
When company team members believe that their efforts make a difference, they feel that their work has an impact, and that their personal presence in the on the team (independent of their job description) also makes a difference, we find that they take pride in their...
Effects of Extended Heat On Your AC Unit
Obviously, the HVAC installation and repair/replacement businesses truly heat up amid irritating summer months. But what is the impact of sweltering heat on your AC when the summer seems to last forever? Shawn McGraw discusses this and gives some tips to help protect...
What Are The Noises from My HVAC Telling Me?
Air Conditioners have a lot of moving parts that make noise. However, if your ac unit is suddenly louder than normal, there is likely an issue. Topics Covered: • Buzzing could be circuit breaker that is failing to trip, bad capacitor or loose wiring • Rattling noises...
Take Control of the Air You’re Breathing
Breathing healthy air is becoming more of a priority these days. In this video Shawn goes over a few tips and tricks as well as discussing some of the air purifier options available. Topics Covered: • Air Quality Tips and Tricks • Indoor Fresh Air Hacks • RFG Options...
Signs your Air Ducts Need to be Cleaned
Air ducts are an important part of making sure your home gets the proper amount of airflow. From time to time you may need to clean your air ducts in order to have proper air flow. So the question is.. how do you know if you need to clean your air ducts? In this...
What Excellent Customer Service Really Means
Customer service is one of the most important parts of any business, but it’s too often overlooked. Businesses spend so much time focusing on marketing messages or product costs, that they forget to focus on how they’re treating their customers. Providing excellent...
What’s Crawling Around in Your Home’s Air Ducts?
You don’t want to think about it, but sometimes dust isn’t all that is in your duct system. You may hear animal noises coming from air ducts and notice you have freeloading visitors. Topics Covered: • What kind of rodents are we talking about? • How do they get into...
Unwanted Guests Are Renovating Your HVAC Duct System
You don’t want to think about it, but sometimes dust isn’t all that is in your duct system. You may hear animal noises coming from air ducts and notice you have freeloading visitors. Cartoon Credits: Created By Creative Society Animation:...
Why Your Air Conditioner Won’t Cool in Extreme Heat
It never fails, every year, as soon as we approach 100º, HVAC companies are flooded with calls from homeowners that believe their systems are not working because they aren’t cooling like they are accustomed to or they are not cooling down in the heat of the day. This...
What Happens When You Don’t Change the AC Filter
What would happen if you didn’t change your AC filter? It’s hard to believe such a small part could make a big difference in air quality and comfort, but it does. Filters become a low priority due to a misunderstanding of what filters actually do. Standard HVAC...
Thermostat Troubleshooting Tips
Heating and cooling problems frequently end with a homeowner realizing, “Wait, why is my thermostat not working?” While that problem may be easy to identify, it’s not always easy to correct. Topics Covered: • Wiring and Electrical Issues could be an issue. • Poor...
HVAC Maintenance Plans for New Systems Too
If you just had a new heating and/or air conditioning system installed within the past year or two, chances are the installer recommended an HVAC maintenance plan. But do you really need preventative maintenance? Ideally, everything is in good condition so you should...
What to do when birds nest in your HVAC
If birds are living in your A/C unit, your first step should be to cut off power to the appliance itself. If birds get caught in the blades of the appliance, it can damage the mechanical components and lead to serious repair costs—or even force you to buy a new unit...