News & Resources
At Empire Heating & Air Conditioning, it’s important to us that our customers stay informed about the products and services we proudly offer. Visit this page often for the latest news and educational information on home heating and air conditioning.
Tips for Detecting a R-22 Leak
In the hot summer months, your air conditioner might be your most valuable appliance. When your HVAC stops working, we know it can feel like the world has stopped turning. R-22 leaks are one of the most common fixes for your air conditioner. Looking for telltale signs of a R-22 leak and staying up…
Why is My Air Conditioner Blowing Warm Air?
When your air conditioner runs but blows warm air instead of cool relief, it usually points to an airflow restriction, a setting issue, or a problem with key components like your compressor or refrigerant line. If your central air or heat pump is running without cooling your home, here are the six main reasons it…
What to Do if You Are Experiencing a Refrigerant Leak
Now that the weather is getting hotter, air conditioners will be running full blast. More often than not, these air conditioners have refrigerant leaks, which can cause some damage to your air conditioner and increase your electricity bill. Low levels of refrigerant put more stress on your compressor, which can lead to damage in most…
Make Sure Your AC is Functioning Properly With HVAC Performance Testing
Tired of feeling uncomfortably hot in your home–even with your air conditioning on high? Are your electric bills going up in the summer months, but your room temperatures aren’t going down? Something’s wrong with your old AC system, and it may not be the compressor.
A Look at the Impact of Air Conditioning on Modern America
Air-conditioning is a part of modern life that most of us take for granted – but without it, we’d be spending a lot more time outdoors and fending off the heat and biting insects that come with summertime in most regions. How has air conditioning changed the way we live, where we shop and how…
Empire HVAC Explains: Why Does My Air Conditioning Smell?
If you’ve been experiencing a smell coming from your air conditioning system, it’s time to look for HVAC repair specialists. If your air conditioning smells, identifying the cause of the smell is important. With HVAC repair in Atlanta, it’s possible to find out what’s causing the smell and have this problem repaired.
10 Surprising Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality
Did you skip out on spring cleaning this year? No worries, there’s still time to get it done! One aspect of spring cleaning and maintenance that some homeowners overlook is HVAC maintenance. Without having necessary annual HVAC inspections and preventative maintenance done, you could end up with poor indoor air quality in your Atlanta home.…
Why Is My Air Conditioner Frozen? 4 Causes of a Frozen AC Unit
An air conditioner freezes when the temperature of its evaporator coil drops below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, causing moisture in the air to freeze on contact and form a layer of ice across the unit. If you suspect your air conditioning system is freezing up, it almost always stems from one of four primary issues: Insufficient…
How Can I Save Money on Energy Bills While I Am Traveling?
Who doesn’t like taking a nice vacation every once in awhile? Getting away from the daily work grind is a refreshing way to get back in touch with what really matters. Before you go traveling to a far-off paradise, remember to keep things under control on the home front. Every year, thousands of homeowners forget…
Empire HVAC Explains: Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water?
When you discover water leaking from your air conditioner, you may seem at a loss for what to do. Oftentimes the dehumidifying process of the air conditioner can cause condensation, but leaking water is different than that. There are many factors that can cause a leak, and many of them need to be addressed quickly…