As a homeowner, one of the toughest decisions you’ll have to make about your air conditioner is when it’s time for a new unit. Although a new air conditioner can be a big investment, so can the costs of continuing to repair and operate an old, inefficient unit. So how are you supposed to know …
Should you always select the lowest bid or proposal?
Whether you are replacing your entire A/C system or simply repairing your outdoor unit, finding the right HVAC contractor for the job can be a difficult decision. When selecting an A/C contractor, there are times when it is in your best interest to obtain bids from several company, but which company should you choose? Understandably, …
Why isn’t my outdoor unit running???
Only when both the indoor and outdoor units of your split AC system are working properly does your home achieve the desired temperature. When either of the units shut down, your air conditioner will fail to do its job. In summer months this will not be a pleasurable experience for you and your family. In …
Small Pests? Big Problems: Protect your HVAC system
Home and business owners know all too well how a small pest can lead to a nasty and pricey infestation. If your HVAC unit is old and loose, in a heavily vegetated area or near food or waste, it can leave your entire system and home susceptible to insects and other pests. While larger pests …
What is SEER Rating and why is it important to me?
Let’s start with the basics SEER ratings are ratios derived by calculating the annual cooling output during the cooling season divided by the total electric energy input. The total cooling output is the A/C’s British thermal unit per hour (BTU/h) multiplied by the number of cooling hours per day and the number of cooling days …