Air Conditioning Articles
Ever feel like Goldilocks when it comes to being comfortable at home? Always feeling too hot or too cold and never just right? The cause may surprise you: the size of your air conditioner. Choosing the right air conditioner isn’t just about brand or features—it’s also about size. And no, we’re not talking about the…
Do you and your family battle over the thermostat on sweltering summer days? One person cranks the AC, and another promptly lowers it. Someone else dials it back up, and someone dials it down. The temperature ping-pongs from cold to warm and warm to cold. It’s a familiar scene in many homes with a…
Your AC cannot make up its mind. One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again. If this story sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This frustrating air conditioner behavior, known as “short cycling,” is a common problem for homeowners. Consider it a red flag waving vigorously, signaling that…
When the temperatures start climbing, and the sun means business, your AC isn’t just a luxury; it’s your home’s MVP. But before the real summer heat rolls in, it’s worth asking: is your system ready to keep up? The good news is you don’t need to be an HVAC expert to give your unit a…
The sun is out, the weather is perfect, and the trees are starting to bloom. Spring is officially here! And because we’re a month or two away from the first real heatwave hitting (if we’re lucky), nearly every homeowner asks the same question: “Do I really need to pay for an AC tune-up…
According to the U.S. DOE, a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.
July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar.
It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Oregon home.
Your AC cannot make up its mind. One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again.
Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Oregon home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.
you can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.