Summer is the perfect time for backyard barbecues, going for a swim at the pool, or taking a weekend getaway to the lake. When your air conditioner is running at 100 percent, summer is a breeze. If your AC isn't performing its best, the summer heat can quickly turn into your worst enemy.
What's the key to keeping your AC up and running? First, you need to know how the system works. With some basic AC know how, you can better understand what your AC needs to have a long, efficient life.
When people think of air quality, they usually think of the air outdoors but the air inside can also become very polluted - especially during the warmer months. Things like dust and allergens, mold, chemicals used in conventional cleaners, and more can compromise indoor air quality. Luckily, there are steps you can take to improve indoor air quality in your home this summer!
A cool, comfortable home can feel magical on a hot summer day. With a few taps of the thermostat, you can go from sweating to sleeping comfortably. While it may seem like magic, what’s happening in that big metal AC box outside is science.
Air conditioners rely on a refrigerant, in many cases, freon, to help cool the air circulating through your house. More often than not, when your AC breaks down and stops blowing cold air, a refrigerant leak is to blame.
Do you know how to tell if you have a freon leak? Refrigerant leaks can not only be harmful to the environment, but dangerously harmful for your health too. If you live in a house with AC, it's important for you to be able to identify a refrigerant leak and know what to do if your AC is leaking.
When the weather starts to warm up, you want to be sure you can count on your air conditioner to do its job before it gets too hot. If you're prepared, you can make sure you're ready for the summer heat before the temps start climbing.
In this blog, we'll outline the DIY air conditioner tasks that you can perform to get your system ready for summer. Of course, if you'd rather be enjoying the warm spring days instead of tinkering with your A/C unit give Althoff a call, and we can handle all your system's annual A/C maintenance tasks for you.
Do you live in an older home? Do you have a circuit breaker that's always tripping, or even scarier, outlets with scorch marks? If you do, it is probably time for an electrical upgrade. Even if you don’t have either of those issues, maybe you're considering refinishing a basement.
No matter what your reason for considering an electrical upgrade is, there are a slew of benefits that come with choosing to upgrade your current system.
Are you in the market for a new HVAC system for your home? If you're shopping for a new air conditioning system, you've probably had a bunch of numbers thrown at you: price, tons, voltage, or, what we will focus on today, SEER rating.
A SEER rating is used to measure the efficiency of your cooling system. Do you know what SEER rating system you need for your home? Do you know what to look for when shopping for air conditioners and reviewing SEER ratings? Do you know why SEER ratings matter?
Are you ready to start the process of replacing your rooftop HVAC unit? If you answered yes, you may be waiting until spring because you’ve been told no HVAC work can be performed until the outside temperature reaches a certain point. While that’s true, the process of getting an estimate, looking at your budget, choosing the right equipment and getting it installed can take months. This means that if you wait until early May to start contacting commercial HVAC contractors for estimates, you may not receive your new unit until the end of summer.
There's nothing worse than coming home after a long day at work to a house full of water. 30+ gallons of water sure seems like a lot when it's accumulating throughout your home.
Despite advancements in engineering and product manufacturing, most tank water heaters have a 10 to 15-year lifespan. The good news is, the earlier you catch a water heater leak, the better. Plus, not all water leaks indicate you'll need to replace the entire unit.
Are you wondering if it’s time to replace your commercial boiler and thinking about replacing your boiler pipes along with the unit? Building owners and facility managers often choose boilers because they are extremely energy efficient when compared to other types of heating, and the boilers can be multi-functional, also providing reliable hot water to the residents and employees of your building. Of course, there’s a good chance that your boiler’s plumbing pipes were installed at the same time as your current boiler system. The good news is that you can determine if it’s time to replace the entire system, including the pipes, or just the boiler unit.
Natural gas can be a safe, cost-effective way to meet your household's energy demands when used properly and safely.
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