AC Repair and Installation Blog
Air Vents and Registers: Do They Need To Be Vacuumed and Dusted?
You change the filter on your HVAC system regularly and have undoubtedly noticed all of the dust, dirt and who-knows-what on the old filter. You're glad to replace it with a new, clean filter to improve the air quality in your home. Your air registers and vents also...
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors and Carbon Monoxide Monitors: What’s the Difference?
Sometimes the most dangerous things aren’t the things you can see but those you can’t. Carbon monoxide (or CO) is one of them. CO is a deadly gas that kills almost 500 people per year and causes about 50,000 emergency room visits. To put this in perspective, CO kills...
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Air Conditioning: Central Air vs. Window
Which is better - central air conditioning or window air conditioners? This question is often asked, but there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. In part, it depends on where you live. If you live in Maine or Montana, you might only need a/c for two weeks a year. A...
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Carbon Monoxide: What to do if Your Detector Goes Off
Some household hazards are easy to detect and counteract: broken pipes, leaky faucets, malfunctioning air conditioners, and worn-out roofs. The most dangerous ones, by far, are carbon monoxide leaks. Since carbon monoxide (CO) is an imperceptible, highly toxic gas, it...
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Air Conditioning Mistakes
There’s a misconception that “if one is good, two are better.” If one slice of a 1,000-calorie caramel-fudge-butterscotch cake is good, two must be better. If having one credit card is good, two must be better. If having your air conditioning unit running is good,...
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Indoor Humidity and What Can be Done About It
It’s another bad hair day. What’s going on? You scrubbed your hair in a circular motion. You blotted it dry instead of rubbing it. You even tapped into your next car payment when your stylist talked you into buying the fancy European mousse that she swore Kim...
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HVAC Surge Protector
The bathroom lights dim and brighten while you’re blow-drying your hair. Your computer screen flickers while you’re up against a deadline. Your air conditioner is suddenly buzzing like a cordless drill. And your television....is the little girl from “Poltergeist”...
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HVAC Tips for Efficiency
Lately, your utility bills have been so high that you’re considering dipping into junior’s college fund to pay them. Before you dash his dreams, consider this: your HVAC system may be the culprit. HVAC is an acronym for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. It is...
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Energy Ratings and Why they are Important
Do you turn off lights when you’re not using them? Power down your computer when you go to bed? Turn off your porch light at the crack of dawn? These are great energy-conscious choices. When these devices are on, however, they might not run as efficiently as possible....
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Air Purifier Benefits and Information
Outdoor air is teeming with allergens: fern spores, soy dust, fungi spores, weed pollen, tree pollen and grass pollen. However, your doors and windows won’t protect you from a home invasion masterminded by these irritants. Once inside, they unite with indoor allergens...
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