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Empire Heating and Air Conditioning Owner Martin Hoover Earns Prestigious Industry Honor
DECATUR, GA. – June 3, 2020 – Martin Hoover, owner of Decatur-based Empire Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., was recently awarded the 2020 Distinguished Service Award by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). ACCA is a national trade association that furthers the interests of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) contracting businesses and…
READ FULL ARTICLESix Ways Empire Can Help You Improve Your Indoor Air Quality
Right now, people across the globe are concerned about the air they’re breathing because of the pandemic caused by COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus disease. At Empire Heating & Air Conditioning, we know you’re concerned, too, and we want to assure you that we can help. We’re glad to offer products that can keep…
READ FULL ARTICLEWhat Causes High Heating Bills in the Winter?
As we transition from fall to winter, we begrudgingly enter the season of spending. Between hosting family holidays and shopping for loved ones, it can be hard to keep up with bills on top of everything else. Although the colder weather leads to higher heating bills, there are some steps you can take to help…
READ FULL ARTICLEWhy HVAC is the Best Industry To Work In
Today’s current job market can be hard to navigate and even harder to get into. With companies requiring years of education and experience with pitiful compensation rates, your “dream job” may seem unattainable. Wouldn’t it be great if you didn’t have to spend years and thousands of dollars on college only to be disappointed that…
READ FULL ARTICLEHow HVAC Preventative Maintenance Saves You Money
It’s said that an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. While this idea applies to a variety of industries, it certainly applies to the regular maintenance of your home’s HVAC system. Regular maintenance can keep your unit running at optimum efficiency, which in turn lowers utility bills. Preventative maintenance can also…
READ FULL ARTICLE5 Ways to Stay Cool This Summer
It’s August in Georgia, and while the summer is winding down, the temperature is climbing up. The heat and humidity can be uncomfortable this time of year, but it can also be dangerous, especially for young children, senior citizens, and people with medical conditions. You can reduce your risk of heat related illness by taking…
READ FULL ARTICLEDoes your home’s temperature fluctuate from room to room? Here are some ways to fix that!
There are a few reasons why some rooms in your home can feel either hotter or colder than others. Poor or faulty insulation, where the sun is hitting, and the room’s distance from your HVAC line all contribute to temperature variations in the home. Not only is this inconvenient for you, but it can also…
READ FULL ARTICLEHow Pests can affect Your HVAC Unit
Trying to evict pests that don’t pay rent isn’t your only issue. Insects and critters of all sizes can really damage your HVAC system if you don’t address the problem immediately. Find out how to spot the signs of pests around and inside your HVAC system, and how you can prevent it! Signs of pests…
READ FULL ARTICLEHow Your Fur-Baby Can Impact Your HVAC Unit
Having a pet gives one the joys of having a child without all the emotional backlash. No cost is too great if it means a tail wag or a bad-breath kiss. Bringing a pet into your home for the first time is one of the greatest moments in your life. Watching your little four-legged friend…
READ FULL ARTICLEBest AC Systems for your Home in 2019
Although summer brings Braves baseball, pool parties, family picnics and more, each year it seems the heat and humidity get worse. Unfortunately, many people in Georgia have HVAC systems that are 10+ years old. If your heating and air unit has not been properly inspected by a professional in the past 1-2 years, you are…
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