As winter chills us, the HVAC system in your home will be put to the test. For new homeowners, this can be particularly nerve-wracking. At least until you know all the ins and outs of your system yet. Here are a few tips to help you and your home stay comfortable through your first season […]
Safety
Protecting Your Home From an Air Conditioner Fire
There’s a gif going around online that shows a central air conditioner unit with flames shooting out the top of it. If you’ve seen it, you may have wondered, how did that happen?? And how can I make sure it never happens to my air conditioner? These are both excellent questions. Let’s take a look […]
The Danger of an Old Heat Exchanger
If your home has an older furnace—15-20 years old or more—then it’s extremely important for you to be aware of the potential danger posed by an old heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is the heart of the furnace. When it fails, it doesn’t just leave you without heat. It can create a very dangerous, even […]
The Dangers of Huffing Freon
Long Before Tide Pods We Had Freon, And It Is Still A Problem! There are some articles you wish you never had to write. But the sad truth is that over the past decades, both teens and adults have been hospitalized and even died from abusing the refrigerant Freon. Freon is commonly found in air […]
Why Do I Need an Air Purifier?
You rely on your HVAC system to keep the temperature and humidity of your home at a comfortable level. But what about keeping your home’s air clean? With the addition of a whole-house air purifier, your HVAC system can help to keep the air you breathe clean as well as comfortable. See Also: Upgrades The […]
Upgrading Your Gas Furnace with New Technology
Natural gas furnaces have long been one of the most popular types of home heating systems. They’re efficient and economical, and they can keep your home toasty and warm even on the coldest nights. Plus, gas furnaces generally have a long lifespan, lasting 15-20 years or more. However, if you have an older gas furnace […]
Why Is My Air Conditioner Making That Noise?
Some air conditioners are loud. Some are quiet. After you’ve lived with an AC unit for a while, you know the normal noise that it makes. If your air conditioner begins making a strange or louder than usual noise, it’s a sign that there may be something wrong with your system. Of course, if your […]
Keeping Your Energy Bill Down in the Winter
As nighttime temps begin to dip below freezing, we’ve all finally given in and switched over from air conditioning to heat. But keeping warm during those bitter winter days and nights can get expensive fast. Stay Warm and Save Money with These Tips From Conditioned Air Solutions Get a Tune-Up Have your furnace tuned up […]