Posts in Home Maintenance
What Does HVAC Stand For and How Does it Work?

When you’re a new homeowner, there is so much to learn. The responsibility of owning a home, instead of just renting it, is a massive change, and it requires so much more from you. There are a lot of elements of a building - from plumbing to electrical wiring - that you don’t really need to understand as a renter, but become crucial once you’re calling the shots. The HVAC system in your home is no exception: but what does HVAC stand for?

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5 Reasons You Should Schedule AC Maintenance

Your air conditioner is a little bit like your car keys - you don’t think too much about it in normal life, but man do you miss it when it’s gone! Heading into the blistering summer in Utah is no joke, and you need to make sure your AC maintenance is in good shape and ready to get you through the season.

A big part of this is having regular AC maintenance performed. It’s so important to have it done at least once a year, and that’s because it’s the build up of dirt and debris that can cause major problems in the life of the AC unit. When the AC maintenance is regularly performed, minor issues don’t have a chance to develop into expensive problems!

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Buyer's Guide to Energy Efficient Air Conditioners

When you’re looking to replace your AC unit, it’s common sense to look for the most energy efficient air conditioner out there. There are such a plethora of different air conditioners out there, so when you’re comparing them, it’s important to know what to look for. That’s what this article dives into. How can you tell if the air conditioner you’re looking into is going to be energy efficient? Let’s find out.

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7 Reasons You Should Schedule a Furnace Tune-Up

If you’re on the fence about whether or not you should get a furnace tune-up, rest assured: the answer is yes. A furnace tune-up prepares you for winter, keeps your family safe, saves you money on energy and big repairs, maintains the manufacturer’s warranty on your furnace, and improves air quality in your home. What is not to love?


In this blog we’re diving into what a furnace tune-up will actually include, why those things are important, and seven great reasons why you should schedule a furnace tune-up today.

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How Long Does an Air Conditioner Last?

If you’re wondering how long does an air conditioner last, you probably don’t want to hear this answer: it depends. But, while you can get a rough estimate for the type of air conditioner you have, the real answer depends on a range of variables. We’ll look into what affects the lifespan of an air conditioner, and give you some tools to assess how well your AC unit is doing and what you can do now to prolong its life.

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Air Conditioning Troubleshooting: 5 Common Problems

In an ideal world, we just wouldn’t have to think about air conditioning troubleshooting - everyone wants an AC unit that they can just forget about. The truth, though, is that everyone runs into trouble with the HVAC every once in a while, and air conditioning troubleshooting will help you pinpoint the issue and get to the root of the problem.

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5 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Smells Musty

If your air conditioner smells musty, you might be wondering if it’s really all that much of a big deal. How bad can the problem be, really? Will it go away on its own? Is it okay to just ignore it? The truth is that it’s a really bad idea to ignore any kind of unusual smells coming from your air conditioner. If your air conditioner smells musty, it indicates a deeper problem that may have been there for a while and that could be serious.

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Burning Smell from AC Unit (What It Is & How to Stop It!)

If you turn on the heating or the air conditioning and start to notice a burning smell from AC unit, you’re probably understandably alarmed. Is the system broken? Does something need to be replaced? Is something burning? Is there anything I can do? Is the house in danger? All these questions and more will arise - after all, a potential house fire is no joke.

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