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It’s springtime. And as the days grow longer, and the weather turns nicer, one of the first changes you’ll make to get ready for the new season is to flip off the furnace and turn on your air conditioner for the first time. Will it be ready for you when you need it most? In … Continued

Does your home operate with a gas furnace? That means it heats your home using natural gas. Of course, the process is a little more complicated than feeding natural gas into your furnace. The process starts with ignition. Depending on the age of your furnace, it can start in one of two ways: a pilot … Continued

This time of year, Denver is at its best. We have blue skies in abundance. Flowers are popping out everywhere. And in the middle of the afternoon when the sun is shining, it feels like the middle of summer. Wait a minute. That’ll change. Don’t get too excited about spring cleaning yet. We may still … Continued

Is there mold in your ductwork? Homeowners notice it in many ways. Is there a musty odor throughout your house? Does it become stronger when the air conditioner runs? Do you have allergy-like symptoms that become stronger when you’re at home? Does it get worse the more your HVAC operates? Do you have headaches when … Continued

Have you ever noticed that with most of your home’s appliances, you take an “ignore it until it breaks” approach to maintenance? Your refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine – all over your home, you use it again and again, until something seems not quite right. Then it’s action time. If that sounds like your approach to … Continued

Did you know the average lifespan of an air conditioner is 15 to 20 years? Different manufacturers have different expectations, but in general, that’s what you can expect. Other factors can influence the age. How often it is used, how well you maintain it, if it’s properly sized for your home; all of this and … Continued

What’s a good SEER rating when buying a new air conditioner? SEER is one of the first buzzwords you learn when doing a little research online. But it’s also one of the most confusing, and depending on who you trust, may also be the most misleading. What Is SEER? Before we get into what a … Continued

Your air conditioner isn’t something you spend a lot of time thinking about. You turn it on. You expect cooled air. And if it all works the way it should – out of sight, out of mind. Yet that might not be the best approach. Unfortunately, air conditioners have a habit of breaking down at … Continued

It can be frustrating to flip your air conditioner on for the season, only to find it sounding like a freight train, or barely pumping cool air out at all. The months of being in hibernation haven’t been good for the system, and the noises and smells make that difficult to ignore. The most natural … Continued