Air Conditioning Articles
Answer Heating & Cooling is always eager to educate our Saginaw area customers on heating and cooling home care. Whether you have an AC, furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini split, we want you to get the most out of your investment.
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It’s about to heat up here in Saginaw. Make sure your air conditioner (AC) is primed for the Michigan summer heat rays by scheduling a seasonal maintenance visit.
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When the temperature is high in Michigan, the last thing you need is more hot air. But on occasion, your air conditioner (AC) malfunctions and can turn your home into a stuffy inferno.
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It’s summertime in Michigan. The team at Answer Heating & Cooling hopes you find time to relax with friends and family, taking in the beautiful sunny days.
Continue ReadingBrian R. & Andrew K. were great to work with, so was Joel our Sales rep.
Continue ReadingBrian and Andrew were courteous and clean. Everything was explained thoroughly. Even things that would help in the future since our house is old. I would recommend them to everyone.
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Summertime is the season for rest and relaxation—except when pollen decides to crash your party.
Continue ReadingThe team did a great job and were very friendly, Thanks!
Continue ReadingMat and Bob were fantastic! Experts in their tasks, informative, friendly, courteous & true professionals. We were very impressed with them!
Continue ReadingEverything was great! Joel was awesome. Talked me through finding the best system for our house. Clean & honest & pricing. Brian & Andrew did a great job on the install. The work looks great & everything was cleaned up, thank you!!
Continue ReadingJim was very helpful in our decisions of which furnace & AC to buy. Mat & Bob were very friendly, professional & efficient with the installation. We will recommend Answer Heating to our friends – great people!
Continue ReadingEveryone was very nice and gave me all the information that I asked about. Very happy with the air conditioning you put in and I know I will be happy with this generator. Thank You. -Janice D
Continue ReadingFrom the bottom of my heart, thank you SO MUCH for going above and beyond my expectations with a wonderful team of professionals who were able to install the new air conditioner & furnace in one day. We have to leave Sunday, because we have reservations on Monday & we can’t afford to lose our…
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A chemical wash, or chemical flush, is performed when the usual washing and cleaning of your air conditioner parts does not solve the problems you are facing with your unit.
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Our trained and experienced experts are familiar with various makes and models of air conditioners and can help you service and maintain them to keep your home cool all summer.
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Our team at Answer Heating & Cooling knows air conditioners because it’s our business. We want to share just a little of our knowledge with you so you can extend the life of your air conditioner, avoid costly repairs, and save energy and money in Freeland.
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Do you know how your air conditioner cools your home? Our team wants you to know the components of your AC to help identify any issues.
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Is your home’s air conditioner the right size for your home? Our team would be happy to help calculate your AC needs.
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If you are a homeowner in Freeland getting ready for a scorching summer, you will want to understand the top causes of air conditioner failures and what to do to prevent or address them.
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A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well. At Answer Heating & Cooling, we understand that depending on your air conditioner…
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If you’re in the market for an air conditioner, you’re well aware of the many different models & capabilities. An A/C unit is more than just an appliance…
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It’s normal for your air conditioner to create some noise when running—that simply means it’s working. Although older units are typically louder than newer ones, all air conditioning noises are not the same.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to your air conditioner (A/C), a common term used in the HVAC business that you’re likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It’s a rating system of the air conditioner’s cooling capacity to power input, i.e., it’s the…
Continue ReadingWhen an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when it happens it means there’s something wrong with the AC. Do not leave these occurrences alone. They will increase your energy costs, usually indicate a larger problem,…
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner is a standard appliance in interior comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Answer Heating & Cooling, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the appliances…
Continue ReadingAir conditioning is crucial for comfort once summer officially hits here in Midland, MI. A well maintained AC unit, with yearly inspections and monthly filter changes, can last up to 10 or 15 years. So how do you know if you need repairs for your unit or if you need a replacement? 1. Age How…
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No doubt you’ve heard of Freon®, the refrigerant gas used in your air conditioner. But maybe you haven’t heard of or made the connection with its generic name––R-22 (refrigerant 22), or HCFC-22 (hydrochlorofluorocarbon 22). And maybe you also haven’t heard that by the year 2020, it’s being phased out of usage here in the U.S.…
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Aside from the professionals, like ours at Answer Heating & Cooling, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Air conditioners keep your Midland home or business cool and comfy when the outside temperatures are high, and that’s all you really need to know, right? Well, air conditioners do so much more than just…
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Your air conditioners can do several things––keep your home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it cannot do is kill mold. It can help prevent mold, but once it exists, your air conditioner cannot kill it. If…
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Does an air conditioner help with allergies? Yes, if you properly maintain the unit. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control humidity, and both of these things are important in the allergy world. It’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America. Properly maintaining your HVAC system is the…
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One of the benefits of having a geothermal system for your home is the minimal maintenance it requires. Unlike a traditional furnace or air conditioning system that require regular and sometimes monthly maintenance, a geothermal heat pump system is much more durable and does not require the same frequency of attention. There five things you…
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The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At Answer Heating & Cooling, we take energy efficiency seriously. In Freeland and Saginaw, we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on…
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One way to save money this summer is learn how to battle heat build up or heat gain in your home. By taking a few steps you can minimize the amount of heat that gets trapped inside. This trapped heat can cause your AC to work harder and less efficiently. Here are a few…
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Your air conditioning unit will always make some noise when running, older units are louder than newer ones, so consider the age of your unit before getting too concerned about the noise that it is making. At Answer Heating & Cooling, we recommend a maintenance inspection at least once a year to inspect the health…
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The sun is shining in Michigan and it might be time to spend the day by the pool, it also means that it is time to turn on your AC. What happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? At Answer Heating & Cooling, we want to…
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What is a heat pump? How does a heat pump work? A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from in to out or from out to in. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the…
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An air conditioner, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service for it to run efficiently. We at Answer Heating & Cooling recommend getting your AC unit serviced and cleaned once a year. You should do this in the spring, to ensure that your unit will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer…
Continue ReadingOne of the more common and frustrating things that can happen to your Air Conditioning Unit is a freeze up. This is exactly what it sounds like, when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects…
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