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Thermostat Install

Before You Call Us!

Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Not Cooling? Thermostat Not Working? Q. I just changed my Thermostat and now it does not work. A. You may have blown out an internal fuse or have lost connection orshort-circuited your wires. All will require an experienced technicianto come out and fix. Heat Pump/Furnace Not Heating?

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HVAC Repair

Should I Replace The Compressor Or Buy A New A/C Unit?

Should I Replace the Compressor or Buy a New A/C Unit That is a tough decision to make. Your air conditioner isn’t working and you find out that the compressor needs replacing and it’s expensive! So should you just go ahead and replace the compressor, or should you get a

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HVAC Repair

Is it Normal for a 5 Year Old Air Conditioner to Leak?

Is it Normal for a 5 Year Old Air Conditioner to Leak? Is Your A/C Unit Leaking? That is a very common question from homeowners. Many calls we get during the cooling season turns out the air conditioner is low on refrigerant. Think of it like this; has your refrigerator

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HVAC Filters

What is the Best Furnace Filter?

What is the Best Furnace Filter? Choosing the Right Furnace Filter As you walk down the aisle with towering boxes of furnace filter to your left and right you wonder, what furnace filter is the best for my house? Pleated, Washable, Micro Allergen, Dust and Pollen Reduction, does it matter?

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Thermostat Install

Before You Call Us!

Air Conditioner/Heat Pump Not Cooling? Thermostat Not Working? Q. I just changed my Thermostat and now it does not work. A. You may have blown out an internal fuse or have lost connection orshort-circuited your wires. All will require an experienced technicianto come out and fix. Heat Pump/Furnace Not Heating?

Read More »
HVAC Repair

Should I Replace The Compressor Or Buy A New A/C Unit?

Should I Replace the Compressor or Buy a New A/C Unit That is a tough decision to make. Your air conditioner isn’t working and you find out that the compressor needs replacing and it’s expensive! So should you just go ahead and replace the compressor, or should you get a

Read More »
HVAC Repair

Is it Normal for a 5 Year Old Air Conditioner to Leak?

Is it Normal for a 5 Year Old Air Conditioner to Leak? Is Your A/C Unit Leaking? That is a very common question from homeowners. Many calls we get during the cooling season turns out the air conditioner is low on refrigerant. Think of it like this; has your refrigerator

Read More »
HVAC Filters

What is the Best Furnace Filter?

What is the Best Furnace Filter? Choosing the Right Furnace Filter As you walk down the aisle with towering boxes of furnace filter to your left and right you wonder, what furnace filter is the best for my house? Pleated, Washable, Micro Allergen, Dust and Pollen Reduction, does it matter?

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