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Andrea Griego

Our New AC Installation Guide

Our New AC Installation Guide

Getting a new AC installed can be quite the ordeal! First, you need to contact the right team of professionals to get the job done. Second, you should probably decide whether you want a heat pump or a central air conditioner. Third, you need to choose a budget and...

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Don’t Ignore These Signs of a Troubled AC

Don’t Ignore These Signs of a Troubled AC

It’s hot out and your air conditioner is running day and night to keep you cool. This is the story for not just Americans, but for our area in specific, as we see record-breaking temperatures, heatwaves, and other weather phenomena that cause us to rely on these...

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Is Your AC Struggling to Shut Off?

Is Your AC Struggling to Shut Off?

It’s hot here in New Mexico, which might make you think that your air conditioner is supposed to be running all day. While we use our AC systems as much as physically possible, they’re not actually supposed to keep running indefinitely until you switch them off. This...

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Drain Cleaning Is Important: Here’s Why

Drain Cleaning Is Important: Here’s Why

Have you ever considered what goes down your drains each day? Think of all the different types of grease and food particles washed down the drain while cleaning the dishes. All the hair, soap, and debris that makes its way through the plumbing system each day can...

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Why Choose an Evaporative Cooler?

Why Choose an Evaporative Cooler?

You might have heard the term “evaporative cooler” once or twice at the last friendly barbeque. Or, you might be an expert and you’re looking for some interesting facts about these unique systems. Regardless of where you come from, we want to talk about evaporative...

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What Does the R-22 Phase Out Mean for You?

What Does the R-22 Phase Out Mean for You?

Back in 2020, we talked a lot about the January phase-out of R-22. This was huge, because there were still so many air conditioners in our area and the rest of the United States that used Freon as the primary refrigerant. Sure, no manufacturers were making new...

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Don’t Neglect Your Ducts

Don’t Neglect Your Ducts

Air ducts don’t get enough attention from our vantage point. Sure, everyone knows they’re important for cooling during the summer and heating during the winter, but they’re not the star of the show. Everyone gets excited when installing a brand new air conditioner,...

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3 Common AC Problems

3 Common AC Problems

There are two types of homeowners that we encounter. The first is the kind that’s going to call us first no matter how severe the problem is with their air conditioner. We always value these kinds of customers because it shows that you trust us, and it reminds us to...

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