March 22, 2013
Where You Should Set Your Thermostat
Allen answers the number one question asked by his customers: Where should I set my thermostat?
Continue ReadingMarch 15, 2013
Pre-Summer Air Conditioning Maintenance
When the sun shines and the weather warms up, it is nice to get the first few glimpses of the coming summer. It’s also a good reminder to do some maintenance checks on your air conditioning system to ensure that it’s ready to go when things really start to heat up in your town. Here are a three things you can do to ensure that your system is working properly....
View Article Continue ReadingMarch 7, 2013
Size Matters with HVAC
Proper sizing of your HVAC equipment is crucial to the performance and efficiency of the system. Bigger isn’t always better. It is essential for the HVAC contractor or technician to correctly size the unit to meet the needs of the cooling and heating load. If the unit is too large, then it will lead to reduced cycle times, which leads to reduced efficiency. Reduced efficiency leads to higher operating costs...
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When it’s Time to Replace Your Air Conditioner
In some ways, your Air Conditioning System is the heart of your home. It’s in charge of circulating air throughout the house and regulates your comfort levels. However, depending on how often it’s used, it may need replacing about every 15 years. Here are some signs to look for when assessing you system and considering replacement. Frequency of repairs. If you have to have the unit serviced or repaired more...
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Air Conditioning Efficiency Tip #2 From Your Orange County Comfort Specialists
Your A/C Unit Needs A Bath! Don’t wait until your air conditioner looks like this one. By then the damage may have already been done. A dirty condenser will lead to a blown fan motor and will eventually cause your compressor to fail, which is the most expensive HVAC repair you could ever face! Before that happens, if your A/C is not kept clean, your energy bill will increase and...
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Air Conditioning Efficiency Tip #1 From Your Orange County Comfort Specialists
Your A/C Unit Needs to Breathe! Summer is right around the corner so we decided to post a series of quick tips to help make sure your air conditioner is there for you when you need it the most. It’s spring time, and many of us have been planting beautiful flowers and shrubs around our yards, but be careful not to plant too close to your A/C unit. You’re air...
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