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Practical heating and cooling advice to help you stay comfortable and make smart decisions for your home.
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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.
Commercial HVAC Sizing in Akron, Ohio
Last week, we talked about sizing HVAC equipment and why it matters. This week, we are going to dive a little deeper and talk about the importance of properly sizing HVAC equipment for commercial properties. Commercial HVAC Equipment Just like in your home, your business has to have heating and cooling equipment that can handle the specific…
Continuous Torque vs PSC Motors – HVAC
HVAC Industry Advancements Over the last few decades, HVAC equipment has become very sophisticated. All industries focus on efficiency, but you can really see the advancements when it comes to heating and cooling. Continuous Torque vs. PSC Motors The advancement that we want to touch on today is the transition away from the old-style PSC…
Why Choose Armstrong HVAC Equipment?
One of the Best HVAC Warranties Around! Armstrong offers a 10-year parts warranty to the original owner on all of their heating and cooling products! If you are in need of a new air conditioner or furnace this year, Forquer installs Armstrong equipment with this awesome warranty for residential customers. Why is this Warranty So Good? Today’s…
Chimney vs. No Chimney HVAC
Some new homes with gas-fired equipment are being built with no chimneys. This may or may not come as a surprise to some, but in this blog, we will discuss why that is. Why Are Homes Being Built Without Chimneys? Chimneys are an outdated form of heating technology. Back in the day, chimneys were a…
Leaking Air Conditioner?
This summer, you might find that your air conditioner isn’t keeping your home or business as cool as you would like. There are a few reasons as to why this could be, and if you have older equipment, its’ probably a leak. Is Your Air Conditioner Leaking Freon? Leaks are a common problem with older…
What Career Paths are Possible When Pursuing HVAC?
There are so many different career paths for you to explore in the HVAC industry. 1. Service Technician or Installer The most evident path is that of a service technician or installer. Typically, someone will gravitate towards one or the other. Those are the main two paths you might pursue if you plan on putting…
Ozone Friendly AC Refrigerants
Has Changing Over to Ozone Friendly Refrigerants Affected the Price of AC Sales and Repairs? This is another question that is commonly asked when it comes to air conditioning. In the 1990s, there was a huge transition in the HVAC world that affected the type of refrigerants that could be used in an AC unit.…
Are Homes Still Built with Boilers and Radiators?
Welcome back to our informational blog! Each week, we post frequently asked questions or information about our services so that people can learn more about the heating and cooling in their homes and businesses. This week, we are answering the question, “are homes still built with boilers and radiators?” Steam Heating Systems In the early 1900s,…
AC Settled the South
Here in Cleveland, Ohio, we can get some pretty intense heat waves. Having a nice cool home to relax in during those spikes is a blessing, but in the southern states, AC is almost a necessity. Not only does it get very hot in the south, but the heat paired with the humidity can be…
The Evolution of the HVAC Industry
The HVAC industry has come a long, long way in the last 100 years. We started with burning coal in our homes to WIFI-controlled heating and air conditioning, and we don’t foresee those types of advancements stopping. Other HVAC Technology Advancements All of these improvements have led to better user experience and more energy-efficient equipment.…
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