Extreme heat

URGENT: Extreme heat warning

Your Family Room Shouldn’t Feel Like a Desert! Air Conditioners are designed to keep your home up to 20 degrees cooler than the outside temperature and are sized based on regional summer temperatures. The extreme heat will cause your air conditioner to run continuously. This will not damage your unit. Your unit was designed and sized for the average regional …

Proper Air Conditioning Maintenance

Proper Air Conditioning Maintenance During Hotter Seasons

With increased usage, your AC unit is likely to suffer breakdowns and malfunctions during the warmer season. No need to worry. As a homeowner, you can do your part to ensure that your cooling system is in great working condition. Here are some ways to keep your air conditioner functioning properly: Schedule Tune-Ups As Early as Spring It is best …

HVAC ducts

Four Signs Your Air Ducts Need Cleaning

Dust, dirt, and other allergens can accumulate inside your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) ducts. If left unaddressed, they can cause health issues such as respiratory problems and skin irritation to members of the household. For that reason, it’s important to always keep your air ducts clean. Unfortunately, your ductwork is hidden, which makes it difficult to determine whether …

Cold Air Return

Can I Put My Christmas Tree in Front of the Cold Air Return?

Can You Cover a Return Vent in your Home? MISHAWAKA/FORT WAYNE/PLYMOUTH IN; ST. JOSEPH/NILES, MI — During the holidays, many homeowners put up temporary decorations, such as a Christmas tree, wall hanging or wreath. Similarly, homeowners may move large furniture to make room for the tree, blocking a vent. While most of us want to decorate for the season, here’s …

Is Air Conditioner Maintenance Necessary?

The last thing you need in the middle of a scorching hot summer’s day is to have your air conditioner break down. When it does, you might have to replace your entire system or pay for costly repairs just to feel cool and comfortable again. With regular air conditioner maintenance, you could avoid an HVAC system breakdown and never skip …

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Why Does My AC Use So Much Power?

As the heat of the summer months beats down outside, having the comfort of a cool home is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, energy bills seem to increase considerably during the summer. For some, this means the difference between staying comfortable and healthy and having to fork up more and more money in energy and power costs. So why does …

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Why Is My Air Conditioner Blowing Warm Air?

In the heat of the summer, the last thing you need is to have your air conditioner blowing warm air. Having your air conditioner blow warm or hot air when you need to escape the simmering heat can be an absolute nightmare. While there are many different reasons why your air conditioner is blowing warm air, here are some of …

ductless air conditioner

6 Reasons to Buy a Ductless Air Conditioner

It is important to stay cool during the hot summer months. However, with more frequent air conditioning use, many homeowners sacrifice comfort to avoid dealing with higher energy costs. Ductless air conditioning systems feature indoor and outdoor apparatus that help condense pressure to refrigerant and strategically flow cold air throughout the home. With new advances in air conditioning technology, modern …