Headed for Vacation? Don't Forget These HVAC Care Tips

Your HVAC system might not need a babysitter while you're away on your dream vacation, but it does need a bit of prep work to keep it in great shape in your absence. Whether you're spending a few days, a few weeks or even a couple of months on vacation, you should have your HVAC system properly prepared for the time you and your loved ones will spend away from home. [Read More]

Don't Let A Hurricane Blow Your Air Conditioner: How You Can Protect It

If you live in a coastal community, you're likely aware that hurricane season has officially begun. Given the unpredictability of these storms, advance planning is critical. While you're stocking wood to board your windows and ensuring you have plenty of lamps on hand, make sure you're also putting a plan in place to protect your air conditioner unit. Invest in a Cover Long before there is a storm in the forecast, invest in a quality cover for your unit. [Read More]

4 Things To Consider Before Replacing Your Air Conditioning Unit

For people who live in hot climates, air conditioning is essential during the hot summer months. Unfortunately, air conditioning units do not last forever and many homeowners will eventually have to replace theirs. Since new air conditioning units can be quite expensive, it is important to be informed before making a purchase and having a unit installed. Use the following tips when you're shopping for a new air conditioning unit: [Read More]

Your Furnace's Heat Exchanger Explained

The heat exchanger is one a gas furnace's most important yet least understood of all its components. Unfortunately, a failure to recognize the exchanger's role can easily lead to breakdowns and other potentially hazardous problems that require HVAC maintenance. If you would like to learn more about the part played by your furnace's heat exchanger, read on. This article will provide a handy introduction to the subject. The Basics The basic operating principle of a gas furnace is quite simple: gas flows into the combustion chamber and is ignited, giving off heat in the process. [Read More]