If you asked most people what an HVAC system does, they’d probably say that it heats and cools your home. And that is generally true—the H stands for heating and the AC stands for air conditioning, after all. But…
We all know which season is everyone’s favorite here in the Tennessee Valley. That’s right—football season! As this year’s season kicks off, it’s clear that the movement to build more energy-efficient, sustainable stadiums is gaining steam. From the 49er’s…
Replacing your HVAC unit is a big investment. It is one that many people try to put off for as long as possible by repairing units that break down. This approach may save money in the short-term. In the…
One of the exciting new developments in heating and cooling over the last few years is the increased availability of inverter technology. As ACHR News reported in 2015, inverter technology used to be found only in ductless HVAC units,…
Flood recovery is on everyone’s minds after the terrible, record-breaking storms in Houston. Whenever a home is flooded, there’s a lot of work that has to be done to make it safely habitable again, in part due to the infectious…
What are some simple upgrade to protect my home and HVAC this Autumn? Surge Protection for Your HVAC Here in the Tennessee Valley, we’re used to severe weather. Fall and spring, especially, the storms come rolling in, and between the…
Tornadoes, hurricanes, and other severe weather can cause widespread and long-lasting power outages. Here in the Tennessee Valley, we rely on our air conditioners for much of the year and staying cool without electricity can be a serious challenge. In…
For your convenience, you can listen to the article here: You expect your air conditioner to send clean, fresh-smelling air into your home, keeping you and your family comfortable. Unfortunately, sometimes the air coming from those vents doesn’t smell…
(Photo courtesy of Tom Jeffrey Signs) So, you’ve gotten your eclipse glasses, built your pinhole projector, planned your viewing site…but have you thought about your thermostat? Probably not! But a total solar eclipse like the one we’ll be experiencing on…
When an air conditioner breaks down during the summer, one of the most common causes is a failed capacitor. To explain why capacitors fail and how that affects your air conditioner, we first need to discuss what a capacitor is…