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April 10, 2023

When your AC smells…

Pay attention immediately if the air coming from your vents has a burnt aroma. That acrid smell could be caused by one of several things, some worse than others. If you also notice that your air conditioner is sending out warm air instead of cool air, your sys...

April 3, 2023

AC: On/off or Auto Function?

Which is better? It depends, but usually the better choice is to select Auto (short for automatic). It’s more energy-efficient, a good reason in itself, and it causes less wear and tear on the components, which can extend the life of your air-conditionin...

March 21, 2023

Spring, time to prepare your AC system

Spring is here, at least on the calendar, and now is a good time to get your air conditioning system ready for warmer weather. DIY Start by checking your air filter, which needs to be clean to capture the dirt and debris stirred up after a winter without use. ...

March 13, 2023

Is your thermostat in the right place?

If your thermostat isn’t properly placed you may have pockets of hot and cold air in your home or business. For example, a thermostat next to the kitchen and laundry room will pick up the heat generated by ovens and clothes dryers. The thermostat won&rsq...

February 20, 2023

Don’t make this HVAC mistake

Some people like to run the air conditioner all the time when they are in a hotel so they can revel in chill air. But that’s a bad move, especially if you are doing this at home and paying the energy bill. Backfire on you For starters, you are shortening...

February 13, 2023

If your outdoor unit can’t stop running…

Here’s the situation: Your thermostat is at the temperature you want. The air stops blowing and the indoor unit shuts off. All is fine, but the outside unit keeps running rather than shutting off. What’s wrong? There are several possible causes...

February 6, 2023

What’s wrong with my HVAC ducts?

Poor design is often the downfall of the duct system providing your home or business with heating, ventilation and air conditioning. Likely results: You don’t get all the heat or cool air you want – and you have to pay higher utility bills because ...

January 30, 2023

Heat pump won’t start? Try this…

There are several reasons why your heat pump doesn’t start. Some solutions are easier than others. Some simple fixes: • Check the thermostat to see if it is set properly. If you have a smart thermostat, it can tip you off to the cause. • C...

January 22, 2023

Why furnace blower doesn’t work

Not getting enough warm air in your home or business? Energy bills rising? Do you hear unusually loud noises from the furnace? Do you smell a burning odor near the furnace? The problem may be in your furnace blower, which sends heated air into your home from t...

January 16, 2023

Why your furnace leaks

There are a few common reasons why your furnace is leaking. First, however, what kind of furnace do you have? Look for the yellow AFUE label on your furnace. AFUE is the acronym for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, which tells you how efficient the fur...