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What You Should Know About Your AC’s Compressors

Refrigerant is the lifeblood of your air conditioner, and the compressor is the heart. It pushes fluid between the condenser and...

What’s the Best Temperature to Set Your AC?

Your air conditioner setting has a dramatic effect on your utility bill, and finding the sweet spot between physical and financi...

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your AC System

Today’s air conditioners have an average life span of 15 to 20 years, with older models lasting 12 years at most. Nothing lasts ...

What to Do When Your HVAC Unit Freezes in Winter

A frozen HVAC system in the middle of winter can be a costly and inconvenient problem in your home. The best way to prevent the ...

How To Choose the Right Size Water Heater for Your Home

It’s very common for customers to ask us how to size their water heaters accurately. While we’re always glad to help you figure it out, it’s nice to understand the reasoning behind a particular water heater size for your home; you might realize something we’ve overlooked or have your own opinions about what size you really need based on your usage. Why Water Heater Size Matters First, let’s look at what we’re trying to accomplish in choosing a water heater of a particular size. Regardless of the style you choose (storage tank or tankless), your goal is to have enough hot water for whatever your heaviest usage might be. For a storage tank water heater, this means a big enough storage tank that heats up quickly enou...

Getting Your AC Unit Ready for Winter in Northern Kentucky

The weather is getting colder, and it is important to know your furnace is ready to keep you warm and cozy over the months ahead. Since there are few things more uncomfortable than waking up to a chilly home, it is essential to know the most common signs that your furnace is about to fail. Taking prompt action when these signs appear is the key to ensuring you don’t end up with a furnace problem that will leave you hot under the collar. Signs Your Furnace Needs Service Strange Smells. If you notice the smell of rotten eggs, it’s a solid indication of a gas leak. If you smell gas, you should evacuate the home and contact the gas company to shut the gas shut off immediately. Discolored Pilots. A pilot light tha...