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Summer may still be a few weeks away, but you want to be ready for it when it arrives. Few things are worse than having your air conditioning unit break down in the middle of July, only to discover that all of your local AC service and repair companies are booked solid for a week. But having your air conditioner serviced and possibly replaced isn’t the only thing you can do to get your home ready for summer heat and lower your seasonal cooling costs. Read More

You already knew that insulation helps keep your home warm in the winter, but did you realize that it also helps keep your home cool in the summer? That’s right — insulation keeps the cool air your air conditioning unit produces inside your house, and prevents your house from soaking up too much heat from the sun and hot air outside.

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A central air conditioning unit can be one of the biggest investments you’ll make in your home. The average cost of a new central air conditioner is about $5,043, according to a survey by Angie’s List. The good news is that quality central air conditioning units can last 10 to 15 years, if properly cared for. Read More

Shading your air conditioner’s outdoor condenser unit is an accepted way to increase its efficiency and lower your cooling costs. That’s because shading the air conditioner is said to cool down the air around it, so that it doesn’t have to work as hard to cool that air before blowing it into your house. But can shading your air conditioner really make it more efficient? If so, what’s the best way to go about shading your air conditioner? Read More

Just like technologies in most other industries, heating and cooling technologies continue to advance at rapid speeds. The days of wall radiators and window air conditioning units are long gone for many consumers, replaced by central heat and air. But some point out that these methods, too, are inefficient and costly. Read More

Heating and cooling costs make up about 48 percent of the average person’s utility bill. If you’re looking to lower your living expenses, you can probably do a lot to lower your heating and cooling bills and, by extension, your entire utility bill. You don’t have to spend a fortune on new heating and cooling systems or expensive equipment to lower costs. Read More

The average consumer spends thousands of dollars a year heating and cooling their home. According to estimates, 5% of all generated electricity is consumed by air conditioners. Consider going green to protect the environment and your pocketbook while maintaining the home comfort level to which you are accustomed. Read More

Every summer, we get calls from panicked homeowners who have come home to find that not only is it just as hot inside their house as it is outside, but their AC is blowing hot air! And while this can be cause for concern, it doesn’t always mean something is seriously wrong. If your AC is blowing hot air, check these things before you give us a call! Read More