Unless you live way up north, it’s pretty hard to get through summer with just iced tea and a box fan. An air conditioning system is the only effective cooling option when outdoor temperatures exceed 85 degrees. However, it’s crucial to choose the right kind of air conditioner for your home. Regardless of the outdoor […]
Before Calling for Air Conditioning Repair
Before calling for Air Conditioning Repair, you can check a few things 1st! It happens to all homeowners at one time or another. You come home and the cool air you were expecting is just not there. Instead, you get hit with warm, moist air. Then the fear hits you. […]
The Dangers of Huffing and Your Air Conditioner - Part 2
The Dangers of Huffing and Your Air Conditioner - Part 2 How to Lock Your AC Unit In our previous Blog The Dangers of Huffing and Your Air Conditioner, we defined Huffing as the term used for sniffing and inhaling a solvent. We talked about the serious symptoms and dangers, including death and stressed that […]
Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You?
Is a Tankless Water Heater Right for You? Most homeowners think that they can replace their conventional electric or gas water heater with a tankless water heater with no special upgrades. When it comes to tankless water heaters, there are many benefits, but they do need higher […]
Is Your HVAC System Prepared for a Hurricane?
It’s hurricane season and now is the time to prepare and protect your property and ensure the safety of your family. The experts are forecasting an active or extremely active season this year. Is your HVAC system prepared for a hurricane? According to NOAA: For the six-month hurricane season, which begins June […]
Back-Flow Prevention and Your Drinking Water
What is back-flow prevention, and what does it have to do with your drinking water? Back-flow prevention is important to protect the potable, drinkable water supply against the back-flow of chemicals or non-potable water sources. The back-flow of this contaminated water can be caused by negative supply pressure causing siphonage back-flow of contaminants. Back-flow preventers […]
The Dangers of Huffing and Your Air Conditioner
What does huffing have to do with your air conditioner? What is huffing? Why? Huffing is the term used for sniffing and inhaling a solvent. It’s extremely dangerous and poisonous, and can lead to death, even the first time. The most common solvent is a refrigerant called Freon. It is the trade name for a […]
Energy saving tips for summer HVAC
By: Greg E. If you are going to be away from the home during the day keep your blinds closed and drapes pulled tight. Please run your ceiling fan or floor fan on low. The electricity is minimal (same as leaving a light on) yet the air conditioning will work a lot less to keep […]
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