Expert Tips

Most people laugh if you mention Colorado and humidity in the same sentence. If you’ve been here for any length of time, you realize just how dry Colorado can be.  A 98 degree day in June may have relative humidity at 18 percent. Compare that to a similar day in New Orleans, where relative humidity … Continued

96. 97. 98. We’ve fallen into a pattern of “hot” and “hotter” during the long summers here in Colorado. While air conditioners were once optional, it’s almost impossible to thrive in the heat without a functioning air conditioner to help cool you down.  Heat isn’t the only thing your air conditioner is designed to control. … Continued

Remember when catching a cold was no big deal? You put up with a few days of coughing and sneezing, and life went on.  The past couple of years has made even a common cold a big deal. At the first sign of a sniffle, you pull out sanitizing wipes and health tests. You want … Continued

When you shop for a new air conditioner, it isn’t as easy as picking one up off the shelves at your favorite store. You can’t order one online and expect it to work well for your home.  That’s because with an air conditioner, the right size matters. If you don’t install one that is adequately … Continued

Homeowners across the Front Range rely on their gas-forced HVAC system to keep them comfortable no matter what the weather is like outside. Your HVAC system has both inside and outside units, connected with ductwork to deliver conditioned air throughout your home.  As a part of that process, the gas-forced air system uses a large … Continued

Water damage is every homeowner’s worst nightmare.  Sometimes it’s easy to spot – a broken pipe will flood an area with water until you stop the source.  Other times it can be much more complicated – a small leak in a pipe behind drywall can take years to find.  In all cases, water damage can … Continued

Your HVAC equipment is some of the most expensive pieces of machinery in your home. You know your air conditioner could impact your wallet if you needed to replace it. That’s a very good reason to keep it operating well.  But then, on one of the warmest days of the year, it stops working. The … Continued

Freon. It was once a common word to use when talking about your air conditioner.  Freon isn’t a new resource. It was developed in the 1930s as a material used in refrigeration and air conditioning designed to help cool the surrounding area. While Freon was a popular reference, it’s also been known as R-22 or … Continued

You’ve stopped the mail. Ensured the sprinkler system is working. Double checked your reservations. And you’re off – it’s vacation time! But what about your AC unit? Your utility bill has been creeping higher each month. Maybe this is a way to save. While you’re away on vacation, should you turn your air conditioner off? … 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