Types of Air Conditioners: Understanding How They Work

Understanding the Different Types of Air Conditioners and How They Work There are several different types of HVAC systems, and while they all have the ability to keep your home nice and comfy no matter what the outside temperature may be, each one achieves that goal in a different way. Understanding the differences helps you…

Do Air Conditioners Bring in Fresh Air From Outside?

Understanding Where Your Air Comes From It is often asked, ‘do air conditioners bring in fresh air from outside?’ With more and more reports published every year about indoor air quality concerns and the associated health risks, it is understandable that consumers are trying to learn out exactly how their air conditioner works and where…

Can Heating & Air Companies Still Be Trusted?

What’s Happened to the HVAC Market? If you’ve been quoted a new air conditioner or major repair recently, then you know there has been a major shift in HVAC pricing over the past few years. Changes in consumer habits, advertising, industry culture, and other factors have driven prices up and quality of service down. It’s…

HVAC Not Heating? Check These Things First!

If Your HVAC is Not Heating, Let’s Check First What Kind You Have When it comes to heating your home, your HVAC system can be one of a number of types. Typically, your home will be outfitted with one of the following: Gas Furnace Heat Pump Electric Heat Mini-Split Ductless AC Depending on which kind…

Do You Need More Than a Home Inspection?

Are Inspections Always a Part of the Home Buying Process? There are no requirements for inspections during the home buying process, but they typically occur in one fashion or another. According to Southern Bay Realty, a local real estate brokerage, just about every home purchase includes some sort of an inspection contingency. But what kind…

HVAC Not Cooling? Try These Steps First Before Calling Us

Easy HVAC Fixes: Three Super Easy & Three for the DIY Experts When it comes to HVAC maintenance and repair, most of it requires a pro. But when your HVAC is not cooling properly, sometimes the fix doesn’t require an expert. In these cases there are a few common problems that homeowners can solve themselves…

Hurricane Preparedness: Generators, Grinder Pumps, & More

Hurricane Preparedness: Where to Start? The CDC does a great job making sure we understand what the news is telling us, like the difference between a watch and a warning. They also remind us to prepare an evacuation plan and to have plenty of basic supplies on hand. And there are plenty of great resources…

Which Air Filter is Best for Your AC Unit

Which Air Filter is Best for Your AC Unit and the Importance of Regular Maintenance Air conditioning units are vital systems in ensuring that our living or working spaces remain comfortable, especially during those boiling hot summer days. A core component that plays an enormous role in the operation and efficiency of AC units is…

The Thawing Point: Dealing with Frozen AC Coil

Understanding Your Frozen AC Coil Air conditioning units are a blessing, especially during the blistering summer heat. However, it can be quite troubling to find a frozen AC coil and your HVAC unit not working in such conditions. And unfortunately it can happen due to several contributing factors to this situation. Understanding why this happens…

Is My Thermostat Bad?

How to Know if Your Thermostat is Bad If your thermostat is bad or going bad you’re going to want to get it fixed right away. With a malfunctioning thermostat you’ll be unable to run any part of your HVAC system, which in these summer temperatures is pretty rough. Fortunately, there’s a few easy things…