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How Dirty Air Filters Can Affect HVAC Systems

  • November 4, 2022
  • Commercial HVAC, Residential HVAC

Cleaning and replacing the air filter in your HVAC system is a task many homeowners can perform themselves, yet it often goes overlooked. Ignoring a dirty air filter affects your heating and cooling system on multiple levels. It causes the…

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Preventative Maintenance Tips for HVAC Systems

  • September 23, 2022
  • Residential HVAC

Preventative maintenance is integral to ensure your HVAC system works efficiently. Routine steps can help preserve the system’s lifespan, lessen wear on components, improve energy use and reduce future repair costs. You can reference the manual to see when certain…

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How Air Conditioning Refrigerant Leaks Occur

  • August 17, 2022
  • Commercial HVAC, Residential HVAC

Also known as Freon or coolant, refrigerant is a chemical compound that circulates through your air conditioning system. In the process, it draws in indoor heat and moves it outdoors, transforming from a fluid to a gas during this loop.…

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How to Prevent Mold in Your Air Conditioner

  • May 16, 2022
  • Air Conditioning, Commercial HVAC, Residential HVAC

While mold is a natural part of our ecosystem, you don’t want it accumulating in your air conditioning system. Your home or business first develops a musty scent and as it operates, the HVAC system spreads the spores through the…

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How to Prepare Your A/C for Warm Weather

  • April 25, 2022
  • Air Conditioning, Residential HVAC

Spring is the time of year to thoroughly inspect your air conditioning system for debris and dirt to make sure it’s ready to optimally perform. Considering its lifespan and multiple components, you’re also advised to schedule professional maintenance and have…

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Fire Hazards Related to HVAC Units

  • February 15, 2022
  • Commercial Plumbing, Fire Protection, Residential HVAC

Homeowners and building managers count on HVAC systems to help circulate air and control indoor temperature. They create a comfortable environment, keeping you warm in the winter and cool in the summer. This can improve productivity, especially in commercial spaces.…

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Can Outside Temperatures Affect Your A/C Unit?

  • September 2, 2021
  • Air Conditioning, Residential HVAC

When it’s hot outside, you turn on the air conditioning and expect it to cool your home in a reasonable amount of time. Yet on days when the temperature pushes 100 degrees Fahrenheit, your system may seem sluggish, taking longer…

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6 Signs of Air Conditioner Failure

  • July 22, 2021
  • Air Conditioning, Residential HVAC

Connecticut is well-known for extreme weather changes. In winter, the grounds are often blanketed in snow and temperatures can drop below freezing. In the summertime, it’s not unusual for temperatures to soar well into the 90s. As such, finding out…

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Retrofitting Your Home for Central Air

  • June 24, 2021
  • Air Conditioning, Residential HVAC

If you live in an older home, it’s likely not equipped with a central heating and cooling system. Unfortunately, traditional systems require a network of large ducts that cost a significant amount of money to build. Not to mention, they…

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Pros and Cons of Ductless Air Conditioners

  • May 18, 2021
  • Residential HVAC

Ductless air conditioners have received a greater deal of attention in recent years, especially as many people adopt eco-conscious habits to reduce our carbon footprint. A ductless air conditioner, also known as a mini-split system, involves a wall-mounted unit and…

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