Is My House Too Old for Central Air?
There’s a lot to be said for living in an older house:
They’re sturdy, lovingly-designed and carry with them a charm you don’t always
get from modern homes.
But when summer comes, living in an older home isn’t always
fun, at least if the house in question doesn’t have ductwork.
That isn’t to say that you’ll have to resign yourself to
cooling off with ceiling fans and window units. Read on to learn more about ductless
air conditioning.
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There aren’t many holidays this time of year.
July 4 has come and gone, Labor Day is weeks away. And let’s
not even think about Halloween or Christmas until cooler weather arrives.
For now, we’ll just have to content ourselves with
celebrating Air Conditioning Appreciation Days, which run from July 3 to August
15.
And yes, it’s obviously not a major holiday the way Thanksgiving
or Valentine’s Day are. But we think it’s worth observing. We often get so
focused on the cost of central air
conditioning that we forget the benefits of central air and how it’s
changed… 
As most reliable air conditioning companies will tell you, there are times when a big, powerful AC just isn’t right for your home. While an air conditioning unit that is small can be less expensive than a large unit, that might also not get the job done.
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We’re writing this on a day so humid that Pennsylvania feels
more like Louisiana. Air
conditioning is keeping us cool, but the world outside is grey, dreary and
sticky.
A few weeks earlier, a different story. Breezy, warm but not
too hot, clear blue skies. The ideal summer day. Perfect summer weather like
that is hard to come by.
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During the all-too-brief lull between the chill of late
winter and the heat of summer, spring offers a little bit of a rest.
You might find that you can spend a few weeks with the heat
off, the windows open and your home full of fresh air.
That doesn’t mean your heating and cooling system is off the
hook. You might still encounter these springtime HVAC problems, which will need
to be addressed if you want your air conditioning to function this summer.
1. Dirty air conditioner coils
It’s easy for these coils – both internal and external – to
become dirty. The… 
Let’s face it: no one is buying an air
conditioning system at the height of summer unless they’re really in dire
straits.
Either your old air conditioner is on its last legs, or
you’ve decided you can’t deal with another August without central air.
And if you’re forced into this position, you should expect
to pay more for your system, as air conditioning companies and their products
will be in high demand.
So when is the best time to buy a new air conditioner?
You might think winter, but that’s not a great time either. Most
air conditioning companies… 
Getting ready to do some spring cleaning? Fewer things can
make you feel revitalized after a long, cold winter like clearing out your
garage or sprucing up your siding.
And as you clean your home this spring, make sure your
ductwork is on your to-do list. It’s a sure way to improve the air quality and
make things safer for family members who suffer from allergies.
Your ducts are “the lungs of the home,” as Mark Zarzeczny of
the National Air Duct Cleaners Association put it in a WebMD article last year.
And when your ducts can “breathe” properly, so can you.
But… 
Installing a new central air conditioner can be a major investment, but so can constantly having to repair and run an older, inefficient cooling system.
But how do you know when it’s time to bite the bullet and get a new AC unit? Here are a few signs that should trigger the (figurative) “replace central air conditioner” alarm in your home. Continue Reading... 
Let’s say you’ve decided to buy a new home. You meet with a real estate agent, you take the tour, you discuss prices.
But you don’t ask any questions. You don’t wonder about local schools, zoning restrictions, or whether the neighbors throw wild parties. You just assume.
If you’re saying, “I wouldn’t do that,” we’d be inclined to agree. Most people don’t make assumptions about important purchases like homes or cars.
Yet when it comes to purchasing air conditioning – a vital component of your home – we see far too many clients making costly assumptions.
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Summer is just a few weeks away, but some parts of the country have already suffered through their share of 90 degree days.
It’s around this time of year that people who don’t have central air conditioning start thinking about getting it installed. And if you’re one of those people, you might be wondering about the cost of installing central air conditioning.
That’s only natural. Thinking “What will this cost us?” is part of any major purchase.
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