Do I Need to Change My HVAC System’s Air Filter Only Once a Year?

Monday, August 31st, 2015

There are many misconceptions, misunderstandings, and myths (the three “M”s) when it comes to home heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Unfortunately, the Internet and the rapid swap of bad information through social media, mostly from “that guy” on your Facebook feed, continues to spread these three “M”s, and it’s difficult for knowledgeable people in the industry to squash them.

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Do I Really Need Dryer Duct Cleaning?

Monday, August 24th, 2015

The clothes dryer in your home is a great labor- and time-saving device, making it easy to complete a load of laundry in a short span. The dryer does have some important maintenance needs, however, and ignoring them will endanger not only the appliance’s energy efficiency and your laundry… it can also endanger your home. The most important maintenance job your clothes dryer needs is for its duct to receive regular cleaning to remove the lint built up inside it.

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You Can’t Afford to Ignore “Minor” Air Conditioning Repairs at the End of Summer

Monday, August 17th, 2015

The summer is a tough time for air conditioning systems in homes. They need to run during most days to protect the people in the household from the hot and humid Louisiana weather. If an AC shows signs that it’s malfunctioning, it must have repair work done as soon as can be arranged so that the home doesn’t lose its vital cooling.

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Signs You Need Repairs for Your Commercial Air Conditioning

Monday, August 10th, 2015

The late days of summer can become uncomfortably hot in the Shreveport area. If you operate a business here, whether a restaurant, store, or office building, you must make sure that everyone inside it remains comfortable no matter how hot it gets outside. A commercial air conditioning system is a necessity to keep your employees and clientele happy. If anything threatens the operation of the air conditioner, you will need to arrange for repairs as soon as possible.

To help you detect that you have a malfunctioning AC in your business, we’ve listed a few of the warning signs to look out for:

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3 Advantages of Ductless Air Conditioning to Consider

Monday, August 3rd, 2015

If you are in the market for installing a new air conditioning system—especially one for a new home or one under construction—you should give serious consideration to choosing a ductless AC. These air conditioners do not operate like a standard split system, with one outdoor cabinet and one indoor cabinet connected to ductwork. They are instead “mini splits,” with multiple small indoor units mounted on the walls of rooms that provide direct cooling output.

Why consider this kind of air conditioner? Here are 3 excellent reasons…

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