Common Springtime HVAC Problems
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… Read More
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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Are you considering ductless air conditioning for your home? Maybe something along the lines of a ductless mini-split air conditioner?
If that’s the case, here are a few things you should know:
1. You’ll get a flexible cooling method
Traditional central air forces cooled air through ducts, a ductless system brings air directly into different zones of your home. These systems are made up of a small outdoor unit and a at least one indoor unit.
You might see them referred to as split-systems or multi-split systems. Whatever their name, this cooling method gives home owners a cost-effective… 
A programmable thermostat for your air conditioning system is an excellent piece of equipment. It offers multiple advantages, and more and more people have been installing them over the last three years.
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Pennsylvania is home to all types of weather given its continental climate. Unlike those who simply bask in the constant sun and 70 degree weather of Southern California, for better or worse, there are definitely four distinct seasons. The most extreme of these, summer and winter, bring challenges to those who like to stay comfortable in and around our homes, which is why it is imperative to make sure your heating and cooling systems are running at peak efficiency for when the most inclement weather actually does visit your area.
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Are your electricity bills astronomical in the summer? Do they seem to be getting higher and higher, for some reason? Does the air coming from your unit sometimes seem lack a timid cool breeze instead of a cold blast that you need to cool your house?
There is no doubt about it, it can get stifling in Newtown, PA; air conditioning on some days is a must. But using the AC unit can definitely add up. Here are a few tips for how to solve the problem of super high AC bills while surviving the worst of the summer heat.
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