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Changing the air filter on your heating and cooling system is one of the simplest maintenance tasks – and one of the most important. Keeping a clean air filter benefits you and your equipment. When you let the air filter become too dirty, bad things begin to happen: Impurities in your indoor air Air filters […]

To get the best performance out of your air conditioning unit, it’s all about location, location, location. That doesn’t just mean planting it in an out-of-the-way corner of the house — there’s a lot more to proper placement than you might think. Issues that impact efficiency You can have the best air conditioner on the

Spring and summer storms sometimes bring an added surprise: hail. These icy missiles can range in size from a pea to a baseball, causing significant damage not only to cars, roofs, and vegetation but also outdoor equipment like your air conditioning unit. The National Weather Service reports that hail causes $1 billion in damage to

Keeping your outdoor air conditioning equipment clean and free from all organic debris that might block air flow means your system will perform more efficiently and last longer. You can do a lot to slow down the migration of leaves, stems, and sticks into your air conditioner by following the tips below. The problem with

Going on vacation or leaving for the season is great but requires a lot of preparation, both for you personally and for the house you’ll be leaving. It’s helpful to have a checklist so you can cover all your bases and enjoy a worry-free time away. To help get your home prepped for your absence,

You may not give a lot of thought to your home’s air filter. An air filter, with no moving parts, is a little part of a big system, and it doesn’t typically “break down.” But this doesn’t mean that air filters aren’t important — they protect your expensive HVAC equipment and can improve the quality

A home inspection is a necessary part of buying and selling a home. If you’re selling, it’s important to be aware of common HVAC problems so you can avoid citations on your inspection report. According to a study by the National Association of Home Builders, you can expect to get 15 to 20 years out

The best time to shop for an air conditioner is not when it stops working and cannot be repaired, although that seems to be when most people do it. While it may seem odd to shop for a new air conditioner while your old one is still working, that’s exactly what you should do. If

Whether a home is old or new, the air inside becomes stagnant over time. Windows are closed during the cold weather of winter and the hot days of summer, trapping air and producing a soup of pollutants. Despite re-circulation, air grows stagnant over time and contains concentrated amounts of things like mold, pollen, dust, and

Are you in the market for a new water heater? There are several things you’ll want to consider – including how much hot water you use, how much you want to pay, and how important energy efficiency is for your budget. There are three basic types of water heaters available, and each has its own