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4 Tips for Buying a New Furnace

It can be exciting to buy something new, right? Whether it’s a new car, a new house, new clothes, or even new appliances. The same can be said when it comes to buying a new furnace! I personally enjoy the pre-buying experience of doing research, finding good deals and prices, and so forth. So, in […]

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What Is the Most Energy Efficient Air Conditioner?

Today, energy efficiency is a very popular topic. And, with good reason. The more energy efficient a system or appliance is, the more money that is saved. And, since our heating and cooling systems make up the largest portion of our energy bills, finding the most energy efficient air conditioner is a wise pursuit. So

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R22 Phase Out – Say Bye Bye to Freon (Updated 2022)

If you haven’t heard about the R22 Phase Out, then this post is for you. This is a very important topic, especially for those who own heating and air units that use R22 refrigerant, typically referred to as Freon. R22 Freon is no longer available, and was actually made illegal, on January 1, 2020. For

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Best Thermostat Setting for Summer?

Is there a perfect temperature to set your thermostat at for the Summer in order to save energy and still be comfortable? Well, yes, but it varies for each homeowner or business owner. There are recommendations out there by respected organizations that we will discuss in this post, along with some helpful formulas. After reading

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Turn AC Off When Not Home: Good Idea?

A common thought and practice by many homeowners is that it’s a good idea to turn the AC off when not at home. After all, if you aren’t home, what’s the point of keeping it cool and comfortable? This does seem to make sense initially and seems like it would save money on the energy

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Closing Vents in Unused Rooms: Good Idea?

I didn’t grow up around HVAC professionals, nor was I one of them. As a child, I remember a common practice was people closing air vents in unused rooms to save money on their electric bill (or gas bill). This always seemed to make sense to me from a common sense perspective. But, does closing

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What is an AC Condenser Unit?

Have you ever heard the term “ac condenser unit” or just “the condenser unit” when it comes to an air conditioner? You probably have. And you’ve probably wondered which part of the air conditioner system the condenser unit is. In this post I’m going to share this information with you and much more! Get ready

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How to Tell if Home AC Compressor is Bad

Nobody wants to have to face a bad home ac compressor, but it does happen. In this post I’m going to share some signs and symptoms of a bad ac compressor along with some maintenance tips to help prevent the ac compressor from going bad. Replacing an ac compressor is one of the most expensive

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Replace AC Compressor or Whole Unit?

Replacing an ac compressor can be fairly expensive. It’s one of the most expensive repairs in the air conditioning world. That’s why the Replace AC Compressor or the Whole Unit debate is such a common question. Sometimes, replacing the whole ac unit is the better option. Think about it. Let’s say that you have a

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How Often to Replace Your AC Filter

Welcome to another informative article concerning your heating and air conditioning system! In this post we are going to cover how often you should replace your ac filter. Why? Because it’s critical to the performance and lifespan of your ac unit. For many, this is often an overlooked practice of maintenance concerning their heating and

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