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How Long Should Your AC Be Running During Hot Days?

By admin / March 28, 2024 /

Summer is officially over, but that August heat is sticking around through the end of October. When the humidity reaches a certain point, it can get hot and muggy outside, even during the first weeks of Fall. How long should you run your AC inside your home during those hot days?  Endless Cooling Most AC…

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The Rising Costs Of Air Conditioning Refrigerant

By admin / March 28, 2024 /

The country is currently experiencing a rise in cost for just about everything. This rise in cost is affecting every industry, including the HVAC industry. One of the rising costs is the price tag on air conditioning refrigerants.  NEW TECHNOLOGY MEANS NEW AND IMPROVED REFRIGERANT  The HVAC industry is changing to more ozone-friendly refrigerants, meaning…

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How To Size Your Furnace Or AC Unit For Your Home

By admin / March 28, 2024 /

Everyone has a different furnace or air conditioning unit inside or outside their home. But how do you size up your furnace or air conditioning unit to be the perfect size for your home?  VARIATION BY STATE The question of how to size up your furnace or AC unit depends on the state you currently…

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Air Conditioning Through The Years

By admin / March 28, 2024 /

Air Conditioning has drastically changed in popularity over the last thirty to fifty years. Technology has allowed the HVAC industry to advance in many different ways.  Air Conditioning Over The Decades Air Conditioning units were not very popular back in the 1960s and 1970s. According to our CEO Jim Forquer, most people only had boxed fans…

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What’s the Difference Between Air Conditioning and Refrigeration?

By admin / March 27, 2024 /

With summer trailing behind us and winter quickly approaching, it’s a good time to do any last-minute unit maintenance before battening down the hatches for the season. But how do you know what you should do to keep your unit in optimal condition? Do the maintenance practices differ between air conditioning units and ice chests…

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Are Air Conditioners Energy Efficient?

By admin / March 27, 2024 /

The HVAC industry has been working towards creating energy-efficient units from air conditioners to furnaces, hot water heaters, and more. Over the last decade or so, they have really come a long way in terms of making this goal a reality.  Why is AC Efficiency Important? Not only does an energy-efficient air conditioner help protect…

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Common HVAC Misconceptions – Changing Filters

By admin / March 27, 2024 /

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…

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Affordable Heating and Cooling Solution

By admin / March 27, 2024 /

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…

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My AC/Heat is Running Non-Stop. Is that Normal?

My AC/Heat is Running Non-Stop. Is that Normal?

By admin / March 27, 2024 /

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?…

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what is a swamp cooler and why don't they exist in Ohio

What is a Swamp Cooler and Why Don’t they Exist in Ohio?

By admin / March 27, 2024 /

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…

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