We’re often asked, “When should air ducts be cleaned?” There isn’t a single answer to this question. We can tell you air ducts do not need to be cleaned frequently. Cleaning the ducts is something we recommend in a handful of specific...
High-end central air conditioners provide efficient cooling all summer long, as long as they have the best A/C features available today. Advanced technology enables air conditioners to achieve higher seasonal energy efficiency ratios (SEER) than ever before. In 2006,...
Regardless of how well you maintain your air conditioning, there’s bound to come a time where it encounters problems. The good news is that most A/C problems fall into one of five categories. This list can help identify what the problem may be. In most cases,...
R-22, the essential refrigerant for many air conditioning systems, is getting more difficult to find. R-22 is being phased out by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This means that if you have an air conditioning unit that requires R-22 refrigerant,...
Every homeowners wants the installation of a new air conditioner to go smoothly. In order to get the most value from a new system, insist that your HVAC contractor uses both Manual J and Manual D for load calculations. Here’s a look at what these important tools...
If you’ve been giving some thought to your cooling system and think you’ll be better off with an air conditioner replacement, don’t opt for a cheap solution, as tempting as that might be. Whatever you save upfront with a low-end A/C, you’ll...