HVAC Maintenance

Is Your 12-Year-Old AC a 2026 Disaster Waiting to Happen? (Quick Answer) If your central AC is around 12 years old, you are at a pivotal point. The industry median life lands around 12 to 15 years, and by year 10 many systems are only delivering about 80 to 85 percent of their original efficiency. That means comfort slips, run times stretch, and bills creep up even when nothing is technically brok ...

HVAC Trade Shows in 2026: Opportunities for Business Growth Trade shows in 2026 are more than product showcases, they are working labs where contractors, manufacturers, and distributors get updates on code changes, preview low-GWP refrigerant options and next gen heat pump tech, sharpen crew training, and build partner pipelines. With decades in the field, we focus on outcomes you can measure: be ...

Why Humidity Control Matters for Year Round Comfort Taming indoor moisture is as important as managing temperature; mini splits with dedicated humidity control pull excess moisture from the air, improving comfort and indoor air quality year round. Think of humidity as the second setting on your comfort dial. When the air is too damp, sweat does not evaporate as easily and rooms feel warmer and stu ...

Why Air Conditioners Matter to Property Insurers Air conditioners affect more than comfort, they reshape how underwriters view moisture, fire and electrical exposure. In our decades of HVAC work, we have seen that a well sized, properly installed system keeps humidity in check, which reduces mold, warped flooring and hidden structural damage. Think of central AC as the building's moisture manager, ...

Goodman 4 Ton 13.5 SEER2 + 120,000 BTU Furnace (R 32): Overview This matched system pairs a 4 ton, 13.5 SEER2 condenser with a 120,000 BTU two-stage, variable-speed ECM gas furnace using R-32. In our field experience, it fits larger homes or colder regions that need strong heating capacity with steady, quiet airflow. Expect cooling costs about 20 to 35 percent lower than an older 10 SEER setup, pl ...

Humidifiers vs Dehumidifiers: Managing Indoor Comfort with HVAC Getting indoor humidity right boosts comfort, protects indoor air quality, and helps HVAC run efficiently. Think of moisture as the second dial next to temperature, both should be in balance for the space to feel right. Humidifiers add moisture when air is too dry, dehumidifiers remove excess moisture when levels creep up. This sectio ...

What Furnace Short Cycling Is, and Why It Matters Furnace short cycling is when the unit turns on, runs only a short time, shuts off, then repeats before the thermostat setpoint is reached. Instead of a steady, even burn, you get a series of bursts. That creates hot and cold swings from room to room, drafty moments at the registers, and a system that never quite settles into a comfortable rhythm. ...

Eco Friendly and Efficient: Why Heat Pump Mini Splits Matter Heat pump mini splits move heat instead of creating it. We often explain them as a refrigerator that can run in either direction, shifting heat where you want it. In winter they pull heat from outside air into your home, and in summer they move indoor heat out. Because they transfer energy rather than burn fuel, they are all electric and ...

When Should You Replace Your HVAC System? A Quick Overview Timing a replacement affects year-round comfort, energy bills, indoor air quality, and equipment life. From hands-on field experience, we see most systems run 10 to 20 years, and performance typically declines with age. Modern systems, built to higher SEER2 standards and covered by new warranties, deliver steadier temperatures and more rel ...

Common AC Problems: What to Watch For and Where to Start Air conditioners usually hint at trouble before they quit. In our experience, early symptoms are your best clues and simple, safe checks often restore normal operation. Watch for weak or warm airflow, rooms that never cool, strange noises or musty smells, ice on coils or lines, water pooling, or sudden energy bill spikes. Ignoring these tend ...