How to Prepare Your HVAC System for a Fall Energy Boost
When the Midwest summer heat finally gives way to crisp fall mornings, most homeowners welcome the change. But before you trade iced tea for pumpkin spice, it’s worth giving your HVAC system some attention. Preparing your equipment now ensures you’ll head into cooler weather with confidence, knowing your system will run efficiently, save on energy…
An Explanation of Energy Efficiency and Air Quality Performance Ratings
In the spirit of summer, let’s start with a baseball analogy: Performance ratings are like player stats for your HVAC unit. But instead of AVG, HRs, RBIs, and OBP, the categories used to measure HVAC performance are SEER2, AFUE, MERV, and HSPF2. Interpreting what these ratings mean might feel confusing at first, but learning the…
What Causes an AC System to Fail?
It’s easy to take air conditioning for granted. Thanks to continuous technological improvements, modern AC systems are as reliable and energy efficient as ever. That said, every piece of equipment, from your car to your air conditioner, requires routine servicing to perform at its best. Air conditioners are complex machines that rely on several…
What That Noise Coming From Your HVAC System Could Mean
All HVAC systems make some noise while they’re running. A steady hum on a hot day is completely normal and nothing to worry about. But if you start hearing banging, clanking, or screeching, it could be a sign that something is wrong. Diagnosing HVAC problems based on sound alone isn’t a perfect science, but unusual…
Spine Fin Coils: A Game-Changer in Cooling Efficiency
Most people enjoy the luxurious comfort air conditioning provides without knowing how their system actually works. We get it. If it’s keeping you cool, that’s all that matters. But for the mechanically inclined, your AC unit is a truly impressive feat of engineering. Like cars, computers, and other household appliances, the HVAC industry is constantly…
How to Keep Your Home Cool During a Heat Wave
It happens every summer. Week-long stretches when daytime temperatures hover in the mid-90s with a side of high humidity. Venturing outside is miserable at best, and dangerous at worst. During these heat waves, you’re not the only one suffering – your AC system feels the pain, too. Even the most well-maintained air conditioners are vulnerable…
