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Refrigerant is a chemical compound used in your residential air conditioning system that absorbs the heat around it and returns it as cooled air as it moves through compressors and evaporators.  While air conditioners have been around for decades, how they work has changed slightly over the years. Air conditioners require refrigerant, but the refrigerant … Continued

When the temperatures start to drop, change appears everywhere. It can seem like you move from air conditioning to heating overnight.  Yet before you turn on your heater for the first time, it’s important to schedule your regular HVAC maintenance visit first. Getting your HVAC ready for fall before you start your furnace for the … Continued

When you think of the major systems used to keep your home functioning, you might assume your plumbing, heating, and air conditioning are all related. While the two are vitally important to run an efficient home, they are two separate systems. Here’s an overview of what each does. This can help you determine who to … Continued

What’s Wrong with My Thermostat? It’s freezing outside. You anticipate the warmth inside your home. But as you adjust to the indoor temperature, you know something isn’t right. The thermostat says 75 degrees. But your body temperature says 65 … or lower. Is something wrong with your thermostat? Or is it a bigger problem, a … Continued

Like most homeowners, you probably don’t spend a lot of time thinking about your heating and cooling system. As long as it keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter, what else is there to think about? But did you know that the best HVAC systems actually work together to create a … Continued

When your air conditioning system turns on, do you hear a high-pitched whistling noise coming from your vents? The reason your air conditioning system is making that noise is because it has low return airflow. That means not enough air is moving through its return vents. This problem is usually caused by one of four … Continued

When was the last time you drove away from your house and only then remembered you forgot to turn the temperature down for the day? While you were away for hours at a time, your house sat toasty and warm. And you paid for the furnace to run continuously to heat a home that sat … Continued

Your furnace is one of the most crucial parts of your home’s overall operating systems. If it’s not well maintained, it won’t operate as efficiently as possible. Even dust and dirt buildup can quickly damage internal components, damage the motor, or corrode electrical connections. And that means both performance and efficiency will be impacted. It … Continued

Ever feel like you spend a lot of time dusting? Your heating and cooling system may be partly to blame. #1 – Your air filters are adding to the problem Air filters come in a variety of shapes and sizes. You should never buy one by price alone. Instead, look to the MERV rating (Media … Continued