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With spring fully upon us, flowers and allergens are also accompanied by more rainfall. If you have an outdoor air conditioning unit, you may be a bit concerned about the heavy rain damaging your system. Luckily, most AC owners have no reason to worry. Rain and Your Heating/Cooling System Even … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best HVAC System For Your Home
Choosing an HVAC system is not an easy task, but factors like climate and home layout can help you decide which is best for your home. Let’s take a look at the four major types of HVAC systems and the advantages of each one. 1. Standard split systems Standard split systems can be configured … [Read more...]
When Should I Upgrade My HVAC System?
Replacing your HVAC system is a big investment, but it may be worth it even if your system hasn’t completely died yet. An HVAC system’s lifespan is usually between 10-15 years, but as it gets older, it can become less efficient and require more repairs. Regular preventative maintenance is … [Read more...]
Best of the HVAC Blog: 2016 Edition
Last year seemed to fly by for us at Richmond’s Air, but we covered a lot of great topics on our blog. In case you missed them, here are some highlights. Indoor Comfort If your heat or A/C isn’t working right, it can be downright miserable. We discussed several topics that help you make sure your … [Read more...]
Common HVAC Issues in Older Homes
If you own an older home, some more unique and often unnoticed problems can affect your HVAC system, your health and your wallet. It’s important to keep up with regular AC maintenance checkups to keep your system working smoothly, but it’s also a good idea to educate yourself on the following … [Read more...]
HVAC Ductwork: Tips to Consider When Remodeling
If you’re getting ready to remodel or renovate your home, one thing you may not have considered is your air conditioning ductwork. Even if you have a fairly new and efficient HVAC system, changing your layout or adding to your square footage can greatly affect the efficiency of your system. A … [Read more...]
How Pets Can Affect Indoor Air Quality
The feeling of coming home to a wagging tail or gently rub on your legs after a long day makes having a pet worthwhile for so many people. Although they bring great companionship, pets can also bring dirt, hair and dander into your home, which can negatively affect your indoor air … [Read more...]
Don’t Let Autumn Leaves Get Into Your HVAC System
Autumn is a beautiful time of year in part because of the changing colors of the leaves that eventually fall to the ground. But these beautiful fall leaves can wreak havoc on your outdoor HVAC unit if the leaves infiltrate the system. In order to avoid HVAC repairs later, take time this fall to … [Read more...]
How Shade Trees Cool Your Home and AC Compressor
Before AC, shade trees were one of the many ways people stayed cool during the hottest parts of the day. An afternoon nap under a giant oak was the perfect way to escape the summer heat in a pre-AC world. Nowadays, we prefer to stay indoors with our air conditioners at full blast. But in summer, the … [Read more...]
13 Ways People Stayed Cool Before Air Conditioning
Air conditioners didn’t enter homes until H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Sherman invented the window AC unit in 1931. These air conditioners are still commonly used today; however, back then very few people could afford the luxury of an individual room air conditioner. Fortunately, they found plenty of … [Read more...]
