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...
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: Wes Echols Female: Amy Echols...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
You’ve probably heard that regular AC preventative maintenance keeps your air conditioner running efficiently and can save you money on your energy bills. But is it really worth the cost? And how can those service technicians really prevent breakdowns without a...
Cleaning Your AC Coil Impacts Comfort, Air Quality & More Reliable air conditioning is something we tend to take for granted… until all of a sudden it’s not reliable anymore. It’s tempting to hope that you can start up your AC and everything works perfectly. But...
Understanding Air Conditioning Energy Efficiency Ratings If you’re considering installing a new air conditioning system, you’ve probably run across many rating acronyms on the sales literature. Those acronyms are all about the energy efficiency of the air conditioner,...
