Is this a serious issue—does it mean your furnace, heat pump, or air conditioning is broken? Not necessarily. In fact, most of the time, it is something minor and can be easily fixed!
Continue ReadingThey’re called ductless mini splits because they don’t require ductwork and consist of two main components—a compact indoor air handler and an outdoor compressor—connected by refrigerant lines. This “split” design allows for efficient, targeted heating and cooling in specific areas.
Continue ReadingJuly 17 is the coolest date on the calendar.
It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Colorado home.
Continue ReadingEveryone knows temperature plays a vital role in comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ).
Continue ReadingYour AC cannot make up its mind. One minute, it runs. Then it stops. Then it runs again.
Continue ReadingYour air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Colorado home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.
Continue ReadingThe same goes for a heat pump. The outdoor unit might be in perfect working condition. Still, the heating and cooling process stops without an indoor evaporator coil, connecting refrigerant lines, and a fan to blow conditioned air through ductwork.
Continue ReadingAccording to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.
Continue ReadingYour fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.
Continue ReadingHistoric homes are treasures, snapshots in time with their unique architecture and craftsmanship. But these cherished dwellings often present a challenge: how to achieve modern comfort without sacrificing their historical integrity.
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