Your HVAC Checklist for Fall
Happy Fall! This season brings a welcome relief from summer humidity, but it also signals that cold, crisp Midwest winter nights are just around the corner. Before you switch your thermostat from cool to heat, taking time for routine maintenance ensures your heating system runs efficiently, safely, and without unexpected breakdowns when the first freeze …
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Benefits of HVAC Replacement During The Off-Season
When the weather is mild, your heating and cooling system is probably the last thing on your mind. But if your system is over 10 to 12 years old, early autumn is actually the absolute best time to replace it. Most homeowners wait until a heatwave hits or temperatures plummet below freezing to replace a …
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How to Protect Your Indoor Air from Wildfire Smoke
When Canadian wildfires send massive plumes of smoke drifting across our skies, the immediate reaction is to head indoors, close the windows, and wait it out. But simply shutting your doors doesn’t mean you’ve shut out the danger. Wildfire smoke contains highly microscopic, dangerous particles that can easily bypass standard fiberglass air filters and migrate …
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DIY Air Conditioner Fixes
Summer is officially turning up the thermostat next week, and the last thing you want is for your air conditioner to take a vacation right when a major heat wave hits. When temperatures skyrocket, our scheduling lines fill up fast. Before you panic and call for an emergency technician visit, there are a few quick, …
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Humidity vs. Temperature
In the HVAC world, we talk about “sensible heat” (the temperature you read on a thermometer) and “latent heat” (the moisture in the air). To keep you truly comfortable, your air conditioner has to tackle both. If it fails at one, you’ll find yourself cranking the temperature lower and lower, yet never feeling quite “cool.” …
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