You’re having an air conditioning unit installed, and you’re wondering just how long it’s going to take. The answer to that question depends on three major factors: the size of your home, location of the unit, and whether it is a replacement unit or an entirely new unit. Size of Your Home If you have… Read more »
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How is a Refrigerant Leak Harmful to Your Health and the Environment?
Air conditioning refrigerants aren’t supposed to leak, but this can happen as components deteriorate over time. It could also occur if someone installs the equipment improperly. Aside from reducing the cooling capacity of your air conditioning system, leakage can have adverse medical or environmental impacts. Health Effects Refrigerant poisoning could result from a leak, especially… Read more »
While On Vacation – Do You Turn the Air Conditioner Off?
It is the great dilemma of anyone who is leaving their house for a nice summer trip. Do you turn the air conditioner off while you are gone or simply turn it up so that it is using less energy? Really there is no right answer for this as it is extremely situational, but you… Read more »
What is The Difference Between Smart and Programmable Thermostats?
While the type of heating and cooling system you have is important, the thermostat serves as the brain of it all. It used to be that thermostats were quite simple. You would adjust the temperature up and down as needed. Today, thermostat technology has become key to energy efficiency and making sure our home is… Read more »
Why Do My Air Filters Get Dirty So Fast?
As your JR Perkins Heating & Cooling technician may have already told you, or you know from experience, air filters are a central part of the AC system. Their primary role is to purify the air by trapping dust and dander that would otherwise circulate through your home. But this not their only function; air… Read more »