How a Gas Forced-Air Furnace Works

Enjoying the benefits of gas heat

Heating season will be here before you know it. To get ready, we thought we would review how a furnace works so you’ll be up to speed when our Service Technician services your HVAC system. We’re still (at least) a few weeks away from the first real cold snap of the fall, but you’ll be […]

HVAC Tips (Especially for Homeowners with Furry Friends)

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The latest stats that I could find says that Americans spent $72 billion (with a “b”) on their pets in 2018, according to the American Pet Products Association. We love our pets, whether it’s a dog, cat, guinea pig, or other furry cuddler. Just like our favorite pets require special care, including annual check-ups with […]

Six Telltale Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Home’s HVAC Equipment

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Even though it’s been in the 80’s and 90’s for most of August, the big temperature drop is coming. The first cool, crisp days and nights of autumn will be waxing poetic into our lives within the next six to eight weeks. Before that lovely autumn bliss transitions into the bleary, bleak, frigid days of […]

MID-SUMMER HOME MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

Spring Home maintenance checklist

In spite of this being one of the strangest years on record, with COVID-19, stay-at-home orders, social distancing, masks… we must still maintain our homes. Our specialty, of course, is maintaining your home’s heating and air conditioning systems. We would like to offer some tips for maintaining your entire home, inside and out. Since you’re […]

Why Does My Air Conditioner Turn On and Off Frequently?

Columbus AC technician troubleshooting

If your home’s air conditioning system runs for a couple of minutes, turns off for a couple minutes, then turns back on again in what seems like an endless cycle, it is probably experiencing a phenomenon called short cycling. Short cycling can create many problems for your AC system, most significantly it can cause higher […]

Why Are Some Rooms in My Home Warmer or Cooler Than Others?

Couple in a room that's not being cooled

Every house seems to have that one room that is always hotter or colder than the others, no matter what the thermostat is set at. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the reasons this happens, and some possible fixes. Check for These Common AC Issues Go through this checklist to see […]

Common Air Conditioning Problems and How to Correct (and Prevent) Them

HVAC tech troubleshoot problems Columbus Ohio

Have you ever spent a hot summer in the central Ohio area, in a home or business suffering from air conditioning issues? If you’re like us, it’s an experience you don’t want to repeat. If that’s the case, don’t leave your family’s summer comfort to random chance. Read about the most common air conditioning problems […]

Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water Inside the House?

HVAC condensate leak Columbus Ohio

When your air conditioner is humming along and cooling your home on a muggy summer day in central Ohio, you may see water leaking around the unit inside your home. Before pondering the reason, turn off the AC thermostat and mop up the water to prevent problems with mold and rot. The answer to your […]

Ways to Lower Your Air Conditioning Costs This Summer

Save energy with a smart thermostat

Summer in central Ohio can get pretty hot and muggy. Make sure to get your air conditioning system serviced before temperatures in the Columbus, Ohio area climb above 90° Fahrenheit (like they do each summer). If you want to get the best cooling for the least use of electricity, the U.S. Department of Energy suggests […]

Why is My Air Conditioner Blowing Warm Air?

Keeping cool with a fan when the ac is blowing cold air

It’s the first hot and muggy night in central Ohio and you turn on your air conditioner, only to find that there is no cold air emanating from the vents. “Why is my air conditioner blowing warm air” is the question that immediately enters your mind, while you wonder if you can find an HVAC […]

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