Most people don’t think about their air conditioning replacement costs until it breaks or becomes so old it is not worth repairing. Because the ac runs in the background, without our notice – we do not tend to budget for repair or replacement. So when the inevitable happens and it is time to pull out the wallet there is sometimes severe sticker shock. On the other hand if you look at air conditioning replacement costs versus the time they run […]
Read more ›If you invest just a little bit if time and effort in your heat pump maintenance, not only will you save energy but you will also potentially save yourself big headaches. Did you know that a well maintained heat pump can use up to 25% less energy? Get your utility bill out and figure that amount up every month! Here are some ideas and tips for helping you save that money. We will be happy to come out and do […]
Read more ›How Long Do A/C Units Last One of the questions we get here is “How Long Do AC Units Last?” Well that is easy to answer! It depends! Seriously though, how many times have you been told your unit is o its last legs and surely you will need a new one next time the repairman comes out. We all want to sell new units because we make money on the sale. So what can you really expect? First you […]
Read more ›If you have to call for air conditioning repair in Albuquerque – who do you call? When it is 99 degrees outside, and your a/c is sitting there like a useless pile of rocks, it might be time to call for repair! You have lots of choices, and many are good, reliable and reputable companies. So are we! We do offer some differences you might like to know about. #1. Experience. We have been providing heating, air conditioning and refrigeration sales, […]
Read more ›Heating and air conditioning mobile homes are not always the same as standard homes due mostly to space requirements. Although there is not as much room inside the mobile home, usually an installer can get under the home which makes it easier to install, ductwork, refrigeration lines and anything else needed. Insulation is not installed as thick in a mobile home as in a stick built house, again due to space requirements so the air conditioning for mobile homes should […]
Read more ›Nearly 90 percent of all central-air service calls are related to air conditioning leaking water. When your air conditioning is leaking water any time spent worrying about the cost and not solving the issue is directly related to damage the water is causing! Don’t wait to address it. And fixing water leaks is usually fairly simple. If your air conditioner is leaking from the ceiling and you don’t fix it – you could be replacing a ceiling. Usually there are […]
Read more ›See the top 2 heat pumps in our heat pump review. In order to talk about heat pump and heat pump review, we need to get a little technical. Sorry! Not too much though. When you look for a heat pump, brands do matter. My recommendations come with over 40 years’ experience. I also highly recommend hiring a professional installer! There are five things to look for in a heat pump. SEER and HSPF. There are efficiency ratings. Standard ratings are […]
Read more ›Heat Pumps as an alternative for heating and cooling. Here in Albuquerque, many people use swamp coolers for summer and electrical heat for winter are looking at heat pumps as a replacement for both. In our moderate heating and cooling needs, sometimes with wilder swings of temperature, heat pumps have many advantages. Heat pumps have become much more energy efficient, offer many options for how they work, and can replace both a swamp cooler or older a/c unit and a […]
Read more ›A simple guide to replace a swamp cooler blower yourself. There are homeowners who would rather get in and get their hands dirty than call us for help. In this article we want to help you with instructions on how to replace your bad swamp cooler blower. First thing always is safety! Please be aware that electricity is dangerous and working with power around water is even worse! Be careful! Disconnect and tag all breakers and power before starting work. […]
Read more ›Advanced air conditioning troubleshooting for the homeowner. In this previous article, we talked about basic air conditioning troubleshooting. Read it first before jumping into this one. Advanced air conditioning troubleshooting takes more knowledge, more tools and a keen eye to safety! So far we have worked our way to the outside unit and are looking for issues. The next step is to check capacitors. Think of capacitors as electronic batteries and keep in mind they have a potential charge that can […]
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