How to Choose an AC System

How to Choose an AC System How to Choose an AC System for your home amongst a wide variety of units on today’s market.  Do your research and know which questions to ask so that you can make an educated decision.  Selecting the appropriate AC system is crucial for saving money on electric bills, repairs, noise and peace of mind. Energy efficiency A major factor when selecting a new AC system if the efficiency rating.  Air conditioner efficiency is rated […]

Don’t Be Caught with Dirty Sock Syndrome Don’t be caught with Dirty Sock Syndrome, that moldy, smelling odor that comes from your air conditioner.   This happens when moisture, dirt and dust accumulate on the AC’s evaporator coil, becoming a Petri dish for bacteria and mold.  That bacteria and mold then gets blown into your home when the air conditioner is turned on. Dirty Sock Syndrome usually happens during the spring, when the AC system is not running as frequently and […]

Will an Air Purifier Help Maintain Indoor Air Quality?  Will an air purifier help maintain indoor air quality and how do you decide which system is right for your home?  There are a variety of factors that can negatively impact the air inside a home.  Just like there are several Air Purifier systems that can help improve it.  How Does an Air Purifier Work? Air purifiers use a system of internal fans to pull the air through filters that remove […]

Air Conditioning Maintenance for Albuquerque Summers Air Conditioning Maintenance for Albuquerque Summers because the weather is changing – getting warmer! It won’t be long and we will all have our air conditioners running full out! Now is the time to do some basic maintenance to ensure a smooth, problem free summer!  A Basic Explanation of How Your Air Conditioning Works Air conditioners were actually invented in the early 1900s as a way to reduce indoor humidity in paper plants, but […]

HVAC – Repair or Replace? HVAC – repair or replace and though this question is often asked, unfortunately there is no one answer for everybody. A little bit of investigation will go a long way to help make the correct decision. As with so many other industries, the world of air conditioning has really changed a lot in recent years.  So much so, that if your HVAC system has had a significant breakdown you might be better off replacing it […]

7 Reasons to Install A High Efficiency HVAC System 7 reasons to install a high efficiency HVAC system because there are more important things in life.  What appliance in your home uses the most energy? Did you guess right?  It’s your heating and cooling system.  And if your current unit is more than ten to fifteen years old, it’s time to call your local HVAC company.  New technology means lower heating bills and higher comfort levels.   HVAC systems have […]

How to Set Ceiling Fans in Winter How to set ceiling fans in winter to improve energy savings.  According to the U.S. Department of Energy, most fans are built for year-round use.  Homeowners can take advantage of this in the winter and save up to 15 percent on heating bills.  How?  Keep reading… During the winter, ceiling fans should run in a clockwise pattern on low speed.   Warm air rises so when the fan turns clockwise it pulls the cold […]