Weird and Unusual Facts about Air Conditioners

July 11th, 2016

The electro-mechanical air conditioning system has been around since 1902, when Willis Haviland Carrier invented a refrigerant-based device designed to lower humidity inside paper plants. The AC has gone through many developments during the century-plus it’s been around, and now it’s a standard part of the daily lives of most people in the U.S.

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Water Leaking from Your AC? This Might Be Why…

July 4th, 2016

Your air conditioning system doesn’t run using water. Nor is it part of the plumbing system. But you may at some point notice that water is dripping out of it. Why is that happening—and should you do something about it?

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Why Won’t My AC Keep Up with the Heat?

June 27th, 2016

Summer is now officially here… and so is the summer heat. The temperatures are rising into the high 80s now, and it will only grow hotter during July.

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Is the Air Filter on My AC Enough for Good Air Quality?

June 20th, 2016

We write often about the importance of the air filter in your HVAC system. It protects both the air conditioner and the furnace from damage due to dust, dirt, and other debris that may flow through the return air ducts.

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How Often to Change Your HVAC System’s Air Filter

June 13th, 2016

This is a reminder that we cannot bring up often enough: you must change (or clean) the air filter in your HVAC system routinely during the year as part of regular maintenance. This filter protects the cabinet that houses your air conditioner and furnace—or heat pump, in some cases—and prevents dust and other debris entering via the return air vents from creating damage.

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How to Tell You Need Commercial Air Conditioning Repairs

June 6th, 2016

As we move into the summer season, your business will start to rely on its air conditioning system more and more to keep employees and clientele comfortable and happy during business hours. The last thing you want to happen during one of the hottest days of the year—or even on a moderately hot day—is to have your AC give out on you and leave your business unpleasantly warm.

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The Benefits of a Trane CleanEffects™ Whole-House Air Cleaner

May 30th, 2016

We install many types of air filters and air purifiers for homes to help them enjoy the best quality air. Among the filtration systems that we offer, the Trane air cleaners are among the best.

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What Is “Hard Starting” and Why Is It Bad for an Air Conditioner?

May 23rd, 2016

Hard starting” is a condition that can affect air conditioners (as well as other mechanical devices, such as cars) where the motors and the compressor responsible for operating the system have trouble coming on and staying on. If you air conditioner is hard starting, it will stutter as it attempts to turn on, and will then cycle-off soon after it comes to life. Often the hard starting is accompanied by clicking and grinding noises.

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How Can I Find Out if My Home Is Suited for Geothermal Heating and Cooling?

May 16th, 2016

Geothermal energy is a rapidly growing field in the United States. Today it’s more widely available for residential use than ever before.

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