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Managing Your HVAC System

When I was a kid, we didn't have air conditioning. During the summer, we would swelter in our beds, wishing for a cooler night or a little rainy weather. When I realized that other families had controllable climates, I longed for the day that I could enjoy my own air conditioning. As an adult, air conditioning and climate control has always intrigued me, which is why I have tried to learn as much as I can about the subject. This blog is all about honing your HVAC skills and learning more about your system--especially if you are a beginner.

Cooling A Converted Garage: What You Should Know

Posted on December 3, 2021

If you are thinking about converting a garage into a living space, one of the most important considerations is how to properly heat and cool the space. If you are considering an AC installation in your garage, there are some things you need to do to prepare. Here are some things you need to know: Should You Consider Other Cooling Options? If you think you may not want to commit to a ducted HVAC cooling system, you can consider other cooling options. [Read More]

4 Reasons Why An Air-Conditioning Tune Up Is Worth The Money

Posted on October 25, 2021

If you're like many homeowners who can't remember the last time they had an AC tune-up, the system finds a way of alerting you if something goes wrong. Indeed, a well-timed air-conditioning tune-up enhances its performance, longevity, and energy efficiency. If you catch the apparent problems early on, it saves you costly repairs and leaves you to enjoy good indoor air quality. Spring signals the change of weather patterns. You'll switch the AC from the heating function into cooling or heating. [Read More]

So Your AC Unit Won't Turn Off? See What Is Causing This

Posted on October 11, 2021

A sudden breakdown of the air conditioner in the dead of winter is a cause for alarm. Similarly, you have all reasons to worry when your AC fails to turn off. That's because your home will become overly cool and uncomfortable when this happens. Besides, it will waste electrical power and hike your bills. Usually, an AC running continually without shutting down indicates a malfunction in one of the internal components. [Read More]

If You Own An Older Home, You Do Not Have To Retrofit It To Get A Whole House Heating And Cooling Solution

Posted on September 13, 2021

Did you recently move into an older home that does not have air-conditioning? If so, you may have been advised that the home's design makes it difficult or impossible to install ductwork for central heating and cooling without retrofitting. Homes are investments, and you may not be prepared to do a retrofit project. This does not mean that you will need to rely on AC window units and space heaters to keep your home comfortable. [Read More]