What Matters More: The Brand or the Installation?
The people you choose to install your unit matter just as much as the unit itself, so choose wisely! When choosing to upgrade or purchase a new heating & cooling unit, buying a high-quality,...
View ArticleThe R22 Refrigerant Phase-Out and What It Means For You
There are some changes coming to the world of air conditioning this year that you’ll want to know about. In short, the most commonly used refrigerant in residential cooling systems, R22, is in the...
View ArticleUnderstanding Furnace Efficiency
Whether you’re looking to replace an existing furnace or to install one in a brand new home, there are a lot of options to choose from these days. Read on for important information that can help you...
View ArticleIndoor Air Quality — Why It Matters
We’ve told you about the importance of changing your air filter, keeping your evaporator coils clean, and what goes into an air conditioner tune-up, but why are these things important? They all factor...
View ArticleThe History of Air Conditioning
Many of us take air conditioning for granted these days, but we haven’t always had it so easy during the hot summer temperatures. It’s fun to look at just how far we’ve come in the air conditioning...
View ArticleHow Air Conditioners Works
Air conditioners have come a long way in the past half a century, and they get more and more efficient every day. You’re probably aware we’re not blowing air over ice-water-soaked sheets anymore, but...
View ArticleWhat Happens During An Air Conditioner Tune-Up?
It’s that time of year when getting your air conditioner tuned up is of the highest importance to get it ready for our hot Midwestern summer. The Air Conditioning Tune-Up: What Is It? A quality air...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Right Air Filter
Changing your air filter regularly keeps your air clean and healthy so you can relax at home. We’ve explained the importance of changing the filter in your air conditioner, but when you go to the store...
View ArticleAir Conditioner Terminology 101
When you’re shopping for a new air conditioner or looking to learn more about the one you already have, reading through product information can be a lot like reading gibberish. We’ve told you about...
View ArticleProtect Your Home with a Surge Protector
With our crazy midwestern storms, most of us are quite familiar with surge protectors for our pricey electronics. But you may not immediately think of your heating and cooling equipment as something...
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