The most important part of preparing a home for the coming winter is to schedule regular maintenance for the heating system. (Our Proactive Service Agreement is an easy way to have maintenance done each fall, as well as maintenance for the air conditioner in the spring.) But there are some upgrades you can make to your HVAC system that will provide even better heating performance, comfort, and energy efficiency this winter. One of these upgrades that we install is an ERV.
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Why Timing Is Everything with Heating Repair
October 10th, 2016
Although you probably haven’t needed to turn your home heating system on yet this season—we’re experiencing a hot-to-warm fall so far—it won’t be long until it will be putting in regular work. We hope that you’ve already arranged for a maintenance visit from one of our heating professionals to see that your heater is ready for the job. (If you haven’t, it’s certainly not too late to sign our Proactive Service Agreement!)
What You Can Expect from Heating Maintenance
October 3rd, 2016
Now that it’s October, we strongly recommend you arrange for a heating maintenance visit from one of our professionals as soon as you can. As November closes in, you can expect HVAC professionals to get busy, so now is an excellent time to take advantage of a slower period and have this vital job ticked off your “to-do” list.
Evaluate Your Furnace at the Start of the Season
September 26th, 2016
It’s a Warm Fall… But It’s Already Time to Pay Attention to Your Heater!
September 19th, 2016
The start of fall is this week—but it might as well still be the middle of summer with the hot temperatures that we’re still enjoying. With the weather the way it is now, how in the world can you think about the winter ahead and taking care of your heating system?
An End-of-Season Air Conditioning Evaluation
September 12th, 2016
The official start of fall is a bit more than a week away—the 22nd, to be exact. The summer weather hasn’t gone away yet, however, with temperatures still sometimes hitting the 90s. But it won’t be long before the cooler weather arrives and your air conditioning system will take more and more breaks, and then eventually go into its winter hibernation period. It’s a good time to evaluate your air conditioners performance over the last season and make some choices about it going forward.
Don’t Ignore Repair Needs for Your Commercial AC—Even in the Fall!
September 5th, 2016
September has arrived, and that means the official first day of fall is almost here. But that doesn’t mean that temperatures are going to abruptly start to cool off. If you own and operate a business in the area, you need to be extra cautious during this time of year that your commercial air conditioning system stays in peak shape. The AC has already gone through a great deal of strain during the summer, and the cumulative effect can cause the system to break down during a hot fall day. If you notice anything wrong with your building’s air conditioner, don’t ignore it just because the summer’s over. Call our commercial HVAC specialists right away for repairs.
Pairing Air Filters with Air Purifiers: Is It Right for My Home?
August 29th, 2016
If you are concerned that the quality of the air in your home isn’t up to the level that you want, or if allergies and asthma are becoming increasing problems for members of your household, we recommend that you have air filters installed into your HVAC system. (The air filter already in place isn’t sufficient, since its purpose isn’t to cleanse the air, but to protect the interior of the AC and heater.)
The AC Danger Zone: Why This Time of Year Is Rough for Your Air Conditioner
August 22nd, 2016
Does Turning My Thermostat Down Lower Cool the House Faster?
August 15th, 2016
The simple answer to this question: No, turning the thermostat as low as possible won’t speed up cooling your home.
This is a common misunderstanding people have about both thermostats and air conditioning systems, and it results in an unfortunate waste of energy and additional strain on ACs that can shorten their lifespan and make repair needs more frequent. We could just tell you to maintain a higher thermostat setting in the 70s (78°F is recommended for general comfort) and leave it at that, but we believe that informing our customers helps both them and us. So below we’ll explain in greater depth why setting the thermostat too low is unhelpful and can backfire on you.
