Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide: Schedule Repairs Before Summer

Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Guide: Schedule Repairs Before Summer

Is your air conditioner ready to handle the heat coming to northwest Arkansas this summer? Between annual professional maintenance visits, there are several things you can do to keep your cooling system in top shape and fix small problems on your own: Read More »

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Yes, Your Air Cleaner Needs Cleaning: Follow These Steps

Yes, Your Air Cleaner Needs Cleaning: Follow These StepsIf you have an electronic air cleaner in your home, you’re probably enjoying clean indoor air with less dust, pollen, pet dander and various micro-organisms that are found in the indoor air of many homes. However, it’s important to maintain your air cleaner by cleaning it periodically. This will help prolong the life of your unit and ensure that it continues to do its important job of cleaning your indoor air efficiently. Read More »

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Air Filters: What You Should Know for Better Breathing and Optimum HVAC Performance

Air Filters: What You Should Know for Better Breathing and Optimum HVAC PerformanceYour air filter’s main purpose is to protect your heating and cooling equipment from dirt and dust in the air, but selecting the right filter can also help you breath easier by improving your home’s air quality and reduce energy bills by keeping your HVAC system running efficiently. If you want to make the ideal selection, it’s important to be knowledgeable about air filters. Read More »

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Boost the Indoor Air Quality in Your NW Arkansas Home With These Upgrades

Boost the Indoor Air Quality in Your NW Arkansas Home With These UpgradesSpring is finally here, and you know what that means. Allergies. The high levels of allergens in the air this time of year can make your life miserable, and various micro-organisms in the air, such as mold spores, dust mites and bacteria, can actually make you sick. In general, the the air in your home is much more polluted than the air outside. How can you improve the air quality in your Arkansas home and breathe easier? Here are a few methods. Read More »

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Keep Your Heat Pump in Top Form With Spring Maintenance

Keep Your Heat Pump in Top Form With Spring MaintenanceSummer can bring a lot of hard work for both your heat pump and HVAC professionals. This makes spring the ideal time to schedule a maintenance visit to get your heat pump ready for the hard work ahead. During the maintenance visit, an HVAC professional will check and tune up the components of your heat pump to ensure small problems don’t become bigger problems during the heavy use of the summer season. It also should save you money on your energy bills; the difference in energy consumption between well-maintained heat pumps and neglected ones can be as high as 25 percent, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. During the maintenance visit an HVAC professional will: Read More »

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Energy-Saving Tips for Arkansas Homeowners or Homeowners-to-Be

Energy-Saving Tips for Arkansas Homeowners or Homeowners-to-BeHome energy conservation is one way you can save money while also helping the environment. No matter if you are an existing homeowner, buying a new home, or buying an older home, follow these energy-saving tips: Read More »

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Geothermal System Isn’t Running? Try These Simple Fixes First

If your geothermal system isn’t running, there’s a good chance that you’ll want to seek professional help. Before that happens, though, there are some things to look out for, and possibly even a fix or two that you can try. Read More »

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Follow Proper Duct Design, Eliminate Improper Home Pressure

Whether you’re undertaking new construction or a duct retrofit with a heating/cooling system upgrade, proper duct design provides efficient air pressure throughout the living spaces to ensure maximum home comfort and energy savings. Read More »

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3 Steps To Better Home Safety

Most households can easily increase safety in the home environment by taking a good, long look around the home. Here are three steps you should take now for better home safety. Read More »

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Have You Been Faithfully Changing The Furnace Filter This Season?

Your indoor air is one of the top five environmental hazards listed by the U.S. EPA. Reducing particulate contaminants such as pollen, mold, viruses and bacteria in your northwest Arkansas home is as simple as changing the furnace filter when it’s dirty. The same applies for your heat pump or A/C filters. A dirty filter has far-reaching effects on your air, your energy costs and your HVAC equipment: Read More »

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