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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.
Why New HVAC Systems Make Sense
New HVAC Systems Atlanta New HVAC systems in Atlanta make good sense, and are almost always a smart idea. Why? The reasons are multiple. At the very least, a new HVAC system will pay for itself in a matter of years (via huge energy cost savings) and if you replace your current heating and air…
READ FULL ARTICLEDamp, Stuffy, Dusty Home Air? Need Indoor Comfort? Find out how…
Solution: New American Standard Platinum XM System from Empire Heating and Air Conditioning. Indoor home air climates tend to become damp/humid, dusty, and stuffy in and around Atlanta. This is not comfortable for you, your family, or guests. The solution is an American Standard Platinum XM two stage air conditioning system. This unit solves all…
READ FULL ARTICLEUnderstanding SEER – Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios
American Standard Air Conditioning Units / Atlanta Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios What does SEER Mean? In HVAC terms, SEER stands for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.” SEER ratios generally should range between 10.00 SEER to 20.00 SEER, the higher the number the better. (In the old days, 10.00 was considered good, but units have improved.) Today,…
READ FULL ARTICLESummer Indoor Air Quality Tips – Decatur, Georgia
Summer indoor air quality is important, and there are many basic indoor air quality tips relevant to Decatur and beyond. Most tips are things that supplement the work that your air conditioning system does to clean and cool air, and are very much common sense approaches. Air Quality Tip: Change Your AC Filter / Do…
READ FULL ARTICLEAir Conditioning Summer Tips
Air conditioning is often said to be everyone’s closest summertime pal. For air conditioners in Atlanta and the Southeast, this is probably true! The entire culture of the South and much of the nation changed with the advent of air conditioning in the very early 20th Century. Good or bad, air conditioning is important, and…
READ FULL ARTICLEGreat offer on a New American Standard Air Conditioning System
American Standard Atlanta Offer Empire Heating and Air Conditioning is teaming up with American Standard to discount one of their top-notch 16 SEER Platinum XM air conditioning systems. We’ve negotiated special pricing on the remaining Atlanta inventory PLUS you can choose 60 months financing at 0% interest or take a $500 instant rebate. You must…
READ FULL ARTICLEHow cool will my air conditioning system keep my house?
Air Conditioning Size Explained The International Energy Conservation Code recommends sizing HVAC systems to maintain 75 degrees indoors while it is 92 degree outdoors. The recommendation is under normal operating conditions for the greater Atlanta area. That is the textbook answer. Load Calculations to help determine Air Conditioning Size Performing a load calculation (simplified) is…
READ FULL ARTICLEHow long should it take for my house to cool down?
Common Air Conditioner Problems and Solutions Empire Heating and Air Conditioning understands air conditioner problems and solutions. We received a call from a longtime customer who had suffered through a power outage for two days during the 90-degree heat. The power came back on at 10 pm and by 8:00 am her home had only…
READ FULL ARTICLEAC Repair Tips
Air Conditioning Repair Atlanta Air conditioning repair in Atlanta is important. Why? It is awfully hot and very humid during Georgia summers, and this heat and moisture take a heavy toll on air conditioning units that must be so active for so long to maintain home and building temperatures. A refrigerant leak is a major…
READ FULL ARTICLEBest HVAC System in Atlanta
American Standard: Best HVAC System in Atlanta The name American Standard speaks for itself amid the HVAC industry. No question about it. Empire Heating and Air Conditioning’s service and reputation for always installing the best HVAC systems in Atlanta, and elsewhere, has remained first-rate in the business, for over 28 years. HVAC Units – Atlanta…
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