When you start comparison shopping for the right air conditioner for your home, there are a several important questions you should ask to ensure you find the best system for your needs and preferences. Here are a few things you’ll want to know. What Air Conditioners are Rated for the…

You know how your air conditioning works – you crank the thermostat and cold air comes out like magic! Actually, there’s a little more to it. While you don’t necessarily need to understand how every component of your AC unit functions, any more than you need to fully understand your…

When your cool air suddenly decreases or disappears altogether during the hot summer months, it’s understandably concerning.  Your worries could increase exponentially when you check your AC unit only to find it encased in a block of ice.  How can your unit be so cold in the midst of high…

While new homeowners will find themselves facing a laundry list of home maintenance tasks to tackle annually, one of the most important is keeping your HVAC system in ship shape so you always have the hot or cold air you need on demand.  The first question most homeowners have is…

There is a lot of science behind air conditioning.  Determining just how to cool large spaces with a central air system (or alternately, smaller units designed to cool a single room) requires a lot of thought, mathematics, and engineering to ensure that you enjoy optimal temperature control, and that machinery…

When it comes to HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems, most homeowners would rather leave inspection, cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and replacement up to the pros. That said, you don’t have to be an expert to know when your AC isn’t performing as it should. Your house might be too…

When the heat of summer descends, you want to make sure you enjoy a cool and refreshing home interior. So, you might be understandably upset if you crank the AC only to have lukewarm air flowing out. There are several possible reasons why your HVAC may not be delivering the…