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When Is the Optimal Time for Installing a New Air Conditioning System?

When you’re ready to get a new air conditioning system, it’s a good idea to pay attention to timing. Buying and installing your system at certain times can be more convenient and provide you with more savings. If you ask most experts, they’ll tell you the ideal time to get a new AC system is usually in the spring or occasionally in the fall. Why are these the best times? Purchasing an air conditioning system during the off-season comes with many benefits. Avoid Unpleasant Surprises in Summer If you’re replacing an older system, it’s certainly a

Signs Your AC Has Been Damaged in a Storm

Unfortunately, your air conditioner can be significantly damaged in a storm, no matter what size it is. Even a pop-up afternoon storm can do some damage due to winds and heavy rain. Larger storms like hurricanes can do a lot of damage due to high winds and flooding waters. Knowing what to look for can help you determine whether it is time to call an HVAC technician to come out and repair or replace your air conditioning system. The Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Effectively After a storm, pay attention to

Common AC Problems in Summer

If you are an Amherst resident, dealing with a malfunctioning air conditioner is the last thing you want. If your AC unit breaks down in the middle of a hot summer day, your household is likely to suffer from extreme temperatures and dry air. Ensuring you have a fully functional air conditioning system during the summer is vital. You can achieve this by knowing the common AC problems you are likely to experience and how you can prevent them. Here are seven AC problems that you might face this summer. 1. Refrigerant Issues If your home

How To Prepare Air Conditioner for the Summer

When the summertime weather is just around the corner, many homeowners are worried about planning a nice summer vacation for their family and setting up their home pool. While these are great things to look forward to, you’ll need to start by thinking about the basics. Your comfort level inside of your home during the hot summer months heavily relies on your home air conditioning system. It needs to be properly prepped for the summer season ahead. Put in a New Air Filter Every home air conditioning system will have at

Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?

If you are like most people, you probably have a love-hate relationship with your HVAC system. You love that it keeps your family warm in the winter and cool in the summer. However, you hate the bills that come with maintaining and operating it. So you look for ways to possibly reduce that cost, especially when you do not need the service. You have heard that you can turn the gas off to your furnace and are now wondering if that may be a good idea to try. Before you start finding online videos of how to

How Do I Conserve Heat During the Winter?

During cold winter days, people tend to spend more time snuggling indoors. As a result, you may run your heating system for an extended period to recirculate warm air, which results in high utility bills. Energy has thus become a very expensive necessity in most households. Luckily, there are various procedures that you can implement to reduce these heating costs. Here are ways to conserve heat in your house while still maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures during winter. 1. Have Your Heating System Serviced Annually You need to schedule your heating

Furnace Safety 101

Furnace Safety Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore As the weather cools down, households in the Amherst, NY, area will increasingly rely on furnaces to keep their homes a comfortable temperature. Before you turn up the heat, be sure to read the following furnace safety tips from the team at [company name]. Schedule Your Annual Furnace Inspection Now You likely haven’t turned on your furnace in several months. After months of lying unused, your furnace requires an inspection by a licensed, trained technician. Not only does having your furnace inspected allow you to identify issues that

Just Bought a Home? Avoid HVAC Surprises On Your 1st Bill

Buying a new home represents more than finding a new place to live or building personal equity. It’s a symbol of freedom and beginning a new life. Of course, costs come with owning a home, and those costs extend beyond monthly mortgage payments. Heating and cooling a home present expenses, but the expenses don’t need to be excessive. However, many new homeowners may be surprised by how high their first HVAC bill is. Don’t assume every bill will be excessive. There are steps you can take to cut them down. You could even reduce the first

Eco-Friendly HVAC Tips

It’s no secret that many HVAC systems use a lot of electricity. The process of changing the temperature of the air is energy-intensive. While there will always need to be some sort of energy input for you to keep your Amherst home comfortable, the good news is that you can limit the amount of electricity that’s used and make your HVAC system more environmentally friendly. By following a few simple steps from Heatwave Heating & Cooling, you can be well on your way to reducing your environmental impact. Install a Programmable Thermostat A programmable thermostat is one of the

Why Does My AC Smell?

On a hot summer day, there’s nothing like having an efficient and properly functioning AC. If your air conditioner smells, however, you’ll have to contend with unpleasant and highly pervasive odors all day. More importantly, certain AC smells may even be signs of potentially dangerous issues. Simply covering them up with room-freshening sprays won’t eliminate them. In fact, it will further diminish the quality of your indoor air. To help you find both the cause and the solution to your problem, here are five common reasons why air conditioners start to smell.

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When Is the Optimal Time for Installing a New Air Conditioning System?

Signs Your AC Has Been Damaged in a Storm

Common AC Problems in Summer

How To Prepare Air Conditioner for the Summer

Should I Turn Off My Gas Furnace in the Summer?

How Do I Conserve Heat During the Winter?

Furnace Safety 101

Just Bought a Home? Avoid HVAC Surprises On Your 1st Bill

Eco-Friendly HVAC Tips

Why Does My AC Smell?

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