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.
How Can I Keep My New Heating System Running Effectively?
If you’ve replaced your heating system over the last couple of years, you might think that because it’s brand-new, you don’t need to worry about maintenance. While it seems like a newer heating system wouldn’t need it, the fact is, getting the proper maintenance is very important at all stages of equipment life. Of…
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Learn About Your Home’s Heating System
It always seems that the coldest night of the year also is the night your furnace will decide to quit working. Today’s furnaces are much more efficient than your parent’s or grandparent’s home heating systems. In order to obtain higher efficiencies, furnaces have become much more complex. This complexity means that there are more mechanical…
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Case Study: HVAC System Replacement Before Selling House
Upon a recommendation from their realtor, a customer approached us about replacing a 29 year old AC system at their father’s home before listing it. During our inspection, we demonstrated that the furnace was also showing signs of failure. After discussing options with the customer, it was decided a full system replacement was necessary. Our…
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When Winter Arrives, Will Your Heating System Be Ready?
While the winter weather in Georgia is often warmer than it is in other areas of the country, that doesn’t mean we don’t rely on heating to keep us comfortable when the temperatures dip down. Even if you don’t use your heating system all that often, it’s still important to make sure it’s operating properly.…
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Do you need a humidifier?
A humidifier is an accessory that can be easily added to your home’s heating and air conditioning system. But why do you need one? When the outside air begins to drop in temperature, your home’s central comfort system will automatically start heating the air inside your home so that you stay warm on those frosty…
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Case Study: Fixing Improper HVAC Installation
Improper installation of HVAC units can cause long-term headaches or even damage to your home, health and safety. In this example, a lack of headroom hindered the duct work, requiring a drainage pan and sump pump to move moisture. Eventually, the homeowners decided to contact Empire HVAC for a proper installation. Our solution involved a…
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How Does a Heat Pump Work?
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. The main factor to…
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How Can I Get Better Indoor Air Quality This Fall?
The autumn season in Georgia can be beautiful. The leaves on the trees change to brilliant hues of red, orange, and yellow, and temperatures start to become a bit more comfortable. This makes for enjoyable outdoor activities, such as fall hikes and road trips to state parks to take in some leaf peeping. But for…
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Not Feeling Cool & Dry? You May Need to Dehumidify!
If you’ve noticed that your home is uncomfortably humid this summer, you’re not alone. Even though temperatures have been cooler than usual, the humidity has still been relatively high. If you haven’t been running your air conditioning system as much, your home probably hasn’t been benefiting from the dehumidification your AC can provide – leaving…
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Case Study: Wall-Mounted High Efficiency System Installation
Sometimes, a once solid installation location for outdoor units can become unstable over time if nature decides to be a factor. In this example, the previous units were buried under 6-8 inches of pine, straw and dirt that built up over the years, majorly impacting cooling performance. Our solution involved the installation of new, slim…
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