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How Does Your Central AC Cool Your Home?
Unless you’re an HVAC professional—like the team at —you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your air conditioner or how it works. Yet, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, about 90% of households in the U.S. use air conditioning. So while you may just care that it keeps your , home or business… Continue Reading How Does Your Central AC Cool Your Home?
4 Tips to Maintain Your Heat Pump
How often do you schedule maintenance for the heat pump in your Midwest home? Taking proper care of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the best way to ensure it will function efficiently and reach its full service life potential. Plus, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your heat pump is in… Continue Reading 4 Tips to Maintain Your Heat Pump
Why Choose a Variable-Speed Heat Pump?
Choosing the right heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for your home is crucial to ensure comfort, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. There’s no denying that you have plenty of options available, including a heat pump. Variable-speed heat pumps have particularly emerged as an ideal solution, offering the most efficient heating and cooling for… Continue Reading Why Choose a Variable-Speed Heat Pump?
Dryer Vent Cleaning
Failure to clean. Those words should never describe dryer upkeep in your home. The leading cause of dryer fires is the failure to clean the appliance, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The organization says failure to clean sparked 26 percent of dryer fires annually from 2014 to 2018 in the U.S.… Continue Reading Dryer Vent Cleaning
Fight Allergies With Your AC
If it feels like your eyes are watering and you’re sneezing a lot harder this year, you aren’t imagining things. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s (AAFA) 2026 Allergy Capitals Report, our Midwest allergy seasons are officially getting longer and more intense. Rising temperatures mean traditional spring tree pollen is bleeding right… Continue Reading Fight Allergies With Your AC
Best Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Products for Hot Weather
Is your home ready for the next summer heat wave? With extended heat waves in the weather forecast across the greater region and other parts of the country, maintaining healthy indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial. Here’s a guide to the best IAQ products for keeping your home comfortable during an extended heat dome.… Continue Reading Best Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Products for Hot Weather
3 AC Tips to Prevent a Breakdown During a Heat Wave
An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave. This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across the Midwest. Risking an AC breakdown during extreme heat also risks your health. According to the National Weather Service, heat-related… Continue Reading 3 AC Tips to Prevent a Breakdown During a Heat Wave
Is Your Thermostat Causing Your AC to Freeze Up?
It’s another hot summer day and you feel like you might melt. Your air conditioner is not doing its job. It’s acting a bit icy. Seeing frost on your AC unit can be alarming, and you might be scratching your head wondering what went wrong. While several culprits can lead to a frozen… Continue Reading Is Your Thermostat Causing Your AC to Freeze Up?
Why Is My AC Short Cycling?
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… Continue Reading Why Is My AC Short Cycling?
What Should I Set My Thermostat to for Comfort and Savings?
Thermostats are small but mighty. Consider, for example, the tiny temperature box on the wall in your home. It turns your temperature preferences into pure comfort during hot summers and frosty winters, all while keeping skyrocketing energy bills at bay. We understand that most homeowners learn to achieve a comfortable temperature without… Continue Reading What Should I Set My Thermostat to for Comfort and Savings?