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Practical heating and cooling advice to help you stay comfortable and make smart decisions for your home.
Heating & Cooling Tips You Can Actually Use
We share what we've learned from nearly 30 years of keeping Northeast Ohio homes comfortable. From seasonal maintenance advice to troubleshooting common problems, these guides are written to help you stay ahead of breakdowns and make the most of your HVAC system.
Common HVAC Misconceptions – Changing Filters
Jim talks in the video above about the biggest problems and misconceptions that people have about their HVAC systems. Changing the Filter Jim gets many calls asking to fix an air conditioner, and the first question he asks is if the air filter has been changed. Most people do not know you need to change…
Affordable Heating and Cooling Solution
A ductless mini-split system is one of the best solutions for both heating and air conditioning when the building doesn’t offer adequate ductwork. These units are continent, efficient, and affordable! What is a Ductless Mini-Split System? If a building doesn’t accommodate ductwork but needs to be cooled, a ductless mini-spilt unit is a great solution. The…
My AC/Heat is Running Non-Stop. Is that Normal?
Design Conditions in HVAC In the HVAC Industry, there are a lot of terms many people out of the industry are not familiar with, one of them is “Design Conditions.” This is something that we often explain to customers when they are concerned with their air condition or heat running consistently. What are Design Conditions?…
What is a Swamp Cooler and Why Don’t they Exist in Ohio?
In a dry heat state like Arizona, the air conditioning equipment is going to be very different from the type of cooling equipment you are used to here in Northeast Ohio. What is a Swamp Cooler? A swamp cooler, or an evaporative cooler, is a type of cooling device that uses humidity to cool the…
Ductwork Designs in HVAC
How has the ductwork in the HVAC world changed over the years? Heating Ductwork When we first went to forced air back so many years ago, we burned coal and used gravity furnaces. They didn’t have a blower on them as they depended on gravity and natural convection to bring the heat up. This would…
Adding Freon to Your AC Every Year?
Are you replacing the freon in your air conditioning unit each year or even more than once every year? That isn’t normal, and it means that you have a leak. How to Fix a Freon Leak? If your air conditioning unit has a freon leak, there are a few ways you can go about solving…
Water on Your Basement Floor?
Walking down into the basement and finding a puddle of water on your floor can be quite an irritating surprise – especially if some of your belongings were damaged. Your first thought is, “where did this water come from!?” The answer is probably your HVAC system. Air Conditioner Leaking Water? When your AC is cooling your…
The Difference Between HVAC and the Construction Industry
HVAC is part of the construction industry. However, it’s important to understand how HVAC differs from other construction or home repair businesses. HVAC vs. Construction A large difference is we provide a service that is often urgent for your overall wellness and comfort. Usually, once a home or addition is built, if you have a…
On-Call HVAC Services for Property Owners
Forquer Heating and Air Conditioning does more than residential and small business HVAC jobs. We also help a lot of the property owners, apartment managers, and landlords in the area with their HVAC needs. Our team offers both preventative maintenance and emergency services to all of our customers. Renters and HVAC Emergencies What Should I…
Why Does HVAC Equipment Size Matter?
One Size Fits All HVAC Equipment? For many people not in the HVAC industry they don’t think too much about the size of their HVAC equipment. It’s not uncommon for people to think that furnaces and air conditioners are a one size fits all situation, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Why Does…
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