Yes, it’s still warm outside. That’s often how it is during the first few weeks of fall. But that doesn’t mean we can simply ignore that time marches forward, and it can quickly march into the cold part of the year. Right now is the time to prepare your home for the upcoming cooler weather.
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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.
Why Shouldn’t I Just Buy a Portable Dehumidifier for My Home?
August 8th, 2016
Anybody who has lived through a summer in Louisiana knows just how humid it gets here at that time of year—and high humidity makes the summer heat turn almost unbearable. A dehumidifier in a home is a great investment when it comes to both comfort and taking some of the strain off the air conditioning system. With the indoor relative humidity balanced between 30% and 50%, a house interior will feel 8°–10° cooler! Plus, the house will have fewer issues with mold growth, mildew, and water damage.
I Need Help: My AC Keeps Tripping the Circuit Breaker!
August 1st, 2016
Even if you don’t know much about electricity or how the appliances in your homework, you know that they shouldn’t be causing the circuit breakers in the electrical panel to trip when they turn on. You especially don’t want your air conditioning system to start tripping its circuit breaker during the summer, since it will cause the AC to stop working and leave you without the cooling you desperately need.
How to Choose the Right Air Conditioner
July 25th, 2016
If your current AC is not working just as promised, or you find yourself in need of a new model installed from scratch, then you’re probably looking for answers. What type of AC would match your home’s needs? What do you need to do to make sure that you choose wisely this time and don’t waste your dollar on an inefficient system? Do you want a system with ducts or ductless? It’s best to get in touch with a professional early on in the process. But here are some things to start thinking about.
