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The Dangers of Short-Cycling

The Dangers of Short-Cycling

So, let’s say it’s a hot summer day and you’re gearing up to start your air conditioner so that it can keep your home cool. It’s been recently installed, so you know that it must be in good condition and there really shouldn’t be anything wrong with it, at least you...

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Choose a Ductless System Today

Choose a Ductless System Today

Ductless air conditioning systems are incredibly effective at cooling homes. They’re a unique example of how advancing technology has given us a new solution for homes where ductwork just isn’t an option. For many homeowners who had homes that were either too small or...

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4 Steps to Choosing the Right HVAC Professional

4 Steps to Choosing the Right HVAC Professional

HVAC professionals are all over the place these days, from great, to good, to terrible. However, with the advent of the information age, we’ve got access to tools that can help us find exactly who is right for the job. If you’ve been in the market for a new air...

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What Does AC Maintenance Entail?

What Does AC Maintenance Entail?

This service that is so widely forgotten is a mystery to many homeowners. It’s not their fault, with so many amateurs in the industry these days, they purposely try to keep information from you in order to make an extra buck on a premature replacement or repair cost....

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What’s That Noise Coming from the AC?

What’s That Noise Coming from the AC?

So, let’s say your air conditioner is only a couple of years old—so it should be working relatively well. All of a sudden, you start to hear a rattling noise, similar to when you’ve left something inside the pocket of your jeans in the dryer. Or perhaps you’re hearing...

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Let’s Get Your AC Ready for Spring!

Let’s Get Your AC Ready for Spring!

Air conditioners are essential for feeling comfortable during the summer. How are you supposed to deal with the scorching temperatures that we have so often in our climate, without a robust cooling system that’s ready for the season to come? Thankfully, we’ve got a...

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5 Things That Can Go Wrong with Your Furnace System

5 Things That Can Go Wrong with Your Furnace System

Furnaces are the go-to way for the vast majority of homeowners to heat their home here in Albuquerque, and it’s for good reason. Furnace systems are reliable, efficient, cost-effective, not to mention familiar. You’d be surprised how much this last point matters. You...

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