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.
Common Furnace Issues
Furnace Maintenance and Repair Information As your home’s furnace or heat pump works 24 hours a day and seven days a week, it is common for some issues to occur. These heating units are made up of motors, relays, switches and circuitry. As they cycle on and off, some things will fail. In this article,…
Help – I’m Sweating or Freezing!
One of the common complaints we hear from customers is un-even temperature between rooms inside their homes. For some customers, they have to raise the thermostat in order to keep their children’s rooms warm at night and this results in sweltering temperatures in their own bedrooms. For others it’s just the opposite, in order to…
Oh no! The Power Went Out….
Back-up Generators from Empire HVAC Whether it’s from winter storms, tornadoes or natural disasters, the power is going to go out. The only question is how long will it be out? As we have seen from extended power outages in the northeast from Hurricane Sandy or the dreaded winter storm that takes power out for…
Combating Winter Germs
UV Lights Kill Germs Have you ever wondered why cold and flu germs seem to spread quickly in colder temperatures? Part of the reason is that during colder temperatures people tend to congregate indoors. As we close our windows tight and keep the doors closed to fight off old man winter, we also create a…
Rheem Marathon Water Heater Install
Water Heater Replacement in Decatur, GA When an Atlanta customer contacted us about problems with their water heater, Empire HVAC had the solution. The water heater had served the customer well for ten years without ever suffering a breakdown; however, recently the water heater could not keep up with the demand for hot water. Empire…
Getting Your Home Ready for Old Man Winter
Winter Home Tips in metro Atlanta, GA area As the chill enters the air, the last leaves slowly fall from the trees and you pull that jacket out of the closet, remember that it’s time to get your home ready for winter as well. There are a couple of easy steps to take to ensure…
Keep Your Fireplace Working Safely
Today’s fireplaces are much different than those of days past. Older fireplaces were primarily constructed of masonry flues that were double lined and strongly constructed to ensure decades of trouble free use with the occasional cleaning. Fireplaces today are designed in pre-fab high tech methods that use metal flues and light weight metal casings that…
Help! My Heat Pump Seems to Run Continuously!
Heat Pump Problems & Solutions Today’s heat pumps have become super efficient heating machines that absorb all available heat in the outdoor air and effortlessly move it inside to keep your home warm and cozy. The only flaw in this otherwise perfect warming machine is that when the outdoor temperatures drop below 30 degrees, there…
How Does a Heat Pump Work?
Heat Pumps in Atlanta A heat pump can be one of the most efficient ways to heat your home. To fully explain how a heat pump works, you must first understand how an air conditioner works. The reason is that a heat pump in the heating mode is simply an air conditioner working in reverse.…
Use my ceiling fans in the winter…Really?
Surprisingly the answer is yes. While most people think of using ceiling fans in the summer, the use of your ceiling fans in the winter can actually make your home more comfortable and reduce your heating bills. As your home’s comfort system puts out that warm cozy air, it naturally rises. This warm air then…