Arista
For both residential and commercial property owners, moving to green HVAC technology an appealing idea. Compared with standard heating and cooling systems, green HVAC systems help to:
Installing new HVAC equipment can take a bite out of business profits. But did you know that you can offset the expense with a federal tax credit for HVAC installation?
A few years ago, the IRS created Section 179, that lets you deduct the FULL PURCHASE PRICE of qualifying equipment (which includes replacement heating and air conditioning) purchased or financed this year.
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Even if your air conditioning system was fine when you last used it, unexpected problems can happen when you start up your system after it’s been idle for months. That’s why an HVAC inspection is a must.
Whether your system has been shut down for the winter, or because your business was closed due to the pandemic, it’s smart to get HVAC inspection before turning on your system again.
It won’t be long before you start up your air conditioner for the first time this spring (if you haven’t done so already). But what if your AC smells musty and unpleasant after sitting unused all winter? Air conditioner smells can happen for a number of reasons.
Let’s take a look at what can cause that musty smell coming from your AC vents (or the unit itself) and how to get rid of it.
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It’s August, and the summer slump is in full swing. When the office temperature is uncomfortable, the slump gets even worse:
Just about everyone is distracted. And some even admit it: 25% of office workers admit that their productivity declines in the summer.
When you have office temperature problems because your HVAC system is not working like it should be, lost productivity is certainly hurting your bottom line.
Are you are concerned because your place is not cooling off like it should? Perhaps you’ve noticed warm air or lower than normal airflow coming out of your system’s registers or you’ve heard a hissing sound. Maybe you’ve observed water on the floor by your HVAC unit or seen ice forming on your evaporator coils. These are all telltale signs of an AC refrigerant leak.
IMPORTANT: Losing refrigerant is not normal and likely signals an AC refrigerant leak. A properly running system maintains the same amount of refrigerant. It’s not like oil in your car that must be replenished over time.
Let’s take a closer look at the symptoms of an AC refrigerant leak, and the probable causes of that leak that’s reducing your comfort and increasing your electric bills.
