Air Conditioning and Heating Advice

Did you know you, according to the Contractors State License Board, homeowners could be held liable and even arrested for using an unlicensed contractor? It's a sad yet true reality. In California and Nevada as well as any other state that requires licensing, hiring an unlicensed contractor is against the law. But even worse, according to an ABC news report, if an unlicensed contractor gets hurt on your property, he could sue you -- and win! 

While these may be extreme examples, even the typical experience with an unlicensed contractor can be costly. In this infographic we look at what sets apart licensed contractors from unlicensed contractors and we also give you tips when hiring a contractor for your home. 

Have more questions about air conditioning and finding a heating and air conditioning pro? Visit our FAQs page to see answers to the most often asked questions or our dealer locator to find the dealer closest to you.  If you can't read it, you can click on the infographic to see a bigger picture!

Do you have a stuffy, sneezing, itchy or red nose; then chances are you have allergies. Allergies are more common then you may think, about 1 in 5 people in the US suffers from allergies. We shouldn't have to suffer from the effects of our allergies inside our home too! Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) dramatically influences your breathing ability for the better or worse. In this infographic we show you both the Good and Bad items in your home that change your indoor air quality. If you can't read it, you can click on the infographic to see a bigger picture!

Have more questions about air conditioning and finding a heating and air conditioning pro? Visit our FAQs page to see answers to the most often asked questions or our dealer locator to find the dealer closest to you.  

We use a vast amount of energy in our home every single day, that energy adds up to extra costs on our utility bills? Did you know that over 50% of the energy we use each year comes from using our heater and air conditioner? In this infographic, we show you how most of the energy in your home is used, which rooms use the most energy and ways to reduce energy use and start saving money.

Have more questions about air conditioning and finding a heating and air conditioning pro? Visit our FAQs page to see answers to the most often asked questions or our dealer locator to find the dealer closest to you.  If you can't read it, you can click on the infographic to see a bigger picture!

How energy efficient is your air conditioning system? The air conditioner air filter in your heating and air conditioning system protect it so that it doesn't work harder than it needs to resulting in wasted energy and money. Air filters prevent dust from accumulating which would otherwise block the airflow through your system resulting in your system being overtaxed. While there’s no set time-frame to clean or replace your air filter, the best answer is to do it as often as is needed. And really, the only way to know how often this should be done is to check your filters periodically until you know the amount of time it takes for your filter to get dirty. Typically, twice a year is a good idea.