With the first big heat wave of the year behind us, we thought we would share a few videos about common problems with air conditioning systems. If you are like some of our customers, you may have turned on your AC unit when it was warm, only to find it didn’t cool the way you wanted or didn’t work at all. Fortunately, there are ways to make sure your AC...
View Article Continue ReadingDid you know we are in the middle of Bike Week? That’s right, May 12 – May 18 is Bike Week this year. What exactly is Bike Week? It’s a movement to get people to ride their bike this week instead of driving their car. You might be thinking, “What does this have to do with HVAC?” Well, not a whole lot actually. However, here at Alps we are big...
View Article Continue ReadingIf you suffer from allergies you know that they tend to act up around this time of year when the trees are in bloom and we are spending more time outside. There are also some allergens that might be getting comfortable inside your home as the weather gets warmer and humidity rises. Here are some tips on how to allergy-proof your home and make it the safe and comfortable sanctuary...
View Article Continue ReadingAir conditioners are given a rating of their energy efficiency called the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). A higher SEER means a more energy efficient air conditioner. The United States Department of Energy sets a minimum standard SEER rating for air conditioning systems. In 2006 the minimum SEER for commercial air conditioners sold in the U.S. was set at 13. To qualify as an Energy Star appliance, an air conditioning...
View Article Continue ReadingWe have told you about some great things you can do to help the environment. Now is the perfect time to reaffirm your commitment to a cleaner, greener earth or start a new one by joining people all over the world as they celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd. People all over the world celebrate Earth Day by doing environmentally friendly activities and pledging to reduce their usage of resources....
View Article Continue ReadingYour air conditioner consumes a tremendous amount of energy, which costs you a lot of money. By reducing the amount of time your AC unit is running, you can save money. Here are five ways to reduce the need for air conditioning when it’s warm out. Turn the Temperature Up If you must turn the AC on, set it at the warmest temperature that is comfortable for you. Every degree...
View Article Continue ReadingYour 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...
View Article Continue ReadingAre you getting the most for your comfort dollar? Whether your comfort system is old or new, in a new or old home, in an apartment of single-family home, there are many little things you can do to optimize it’s efficiency and mimimize your utility bills. They’re all definitely worth the small amount of time and expense they take, because in the long run, they’ll save you money. Outside the...
View Article Continue ReadingIf you are reading this, then you’re probably thinking about replacing your air conditioning system. And if that is true, then you’re on the right path. Your new air conditioning system is not going to be cheap, no matter whom you choose to install it. The good news is, if you plan on staying in your home, this should be the only time you ever have to go through this...
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