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Spring HVAC Maintenance

"Is it really necessary to have semiannual HVAC maintenance? It cools. So, it must be working correctly!" Well, folks, does your car run with dirty oil that hasn't been changed in 20,000 miles? Sure it will run. However, you are shortening the life of your engine and it's operating inefficiently. The same is true for your air conditioning system. Every year that your system operates causes degradation of certain wear components - contactors and capacitors. These components [...]

onething2017-04-03T10:13:26-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Cooling, Maintenance|

Benefits of Keeping Your Home Ductwork Clean

Ahhh, breathing in a breath of fresh air. Its refreshing. Its even invigorating to take in the crispness of a beautiful day and be filled with energy. But what if the clean air we breathe was replaced by dirty, dusty, contaminated air that clogged our airway and never got cleaned out? We wouldn't last long. Heating and air conditioning systems operate similarly to that of our own lungs. They take in all the elements in [...]

onething2019-07-24T00:13:59-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Cooling, Maintenance|

What is the Difference in Filters?

You have heard us talk a lot about the benefits of changing your filter frequently. Changing your filter out at recommended times helps your system run more efficiently and helps with the overall air quality in your home. You have probably went to the store and seen the same filter sizes at different prices. If you have been indecisive about which filter to buy, this may help you to decide. According to the EPA (Environmental [...]

onething2017-04-03T10:05:40-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Maintenance|

The Risks of Neglecting Routine Maintenance on your HVAC

Imagine driving your car for 100,000 miles and never adding a drop of oil or replacing an air filter or a bald tire. That seems unimaginable, but that kind of neglect often happens with our HVAC systems over time. Putting off routine maintenance seems harmless while things are running smoothly. But when problems start to crop up it becomes evident that our procrastination is damaging. If you begin to notice some of the following issues, [...]

onething2017-04-03T10:01:57-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Maintenance|