Signs Your Air Conditioning System is Headed for a Breakdown

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As the hot August weather continues to bear down, your air conditioning system is working overtime to keep your home cool and comfortable. However, this increased demand can sometimes push your AC unit to its limits, leading to potential breakdowns. While nobody wants to think about needing air conditioning repairs during high heat and humidity,…

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Need Better Air Quality in Your Office? Empire Can Help.

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If you’ve ever worked in an office building, you know how stuffy the air can get. Not to mention, if one person has an illness, it can quickly spread to other people. Employee illness and discomfort can lead to a lack of productivity and poor employee satisfaction. Fortunately, there are indoor air quality products available…

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Don’t Sweat the Dripping Windows

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Understanding Condensation After an Atlanta Area Storm A few days ago, Atlantans enjoyed a refreshing and long-awaited-for summer thunderstorm. The rain was needed after our long drought, but some homeowners were surprised to find their windows dotted with droplets of condensation on the outside. Fear not! It’s a perfectly normal response to a given atmospheric…

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Does Your Home Need Better Ventilation? Here’s How to Tell.

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When the heat of summer returns to our area, most people can count on hot, muggy weather. While air conditioning can help keep your home more comfortable, poor ventilation can cause some issues. But how do you know if you need better ventilation? In most modern homes, a ventilation system is necessary to force stale…

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Is Modern Air Conditioning More Efficient?

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Most people take for granted the cool comfort of air conditioning in their homes or in businesses they frequent. In today’s world, air conditioning has become standard. In terms of home comfort, air conditioning became more commonplace in American homes in the 1950s, but was used in businesses, especially movie theaters, before that. Has air…

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Do I Need to Get AC Maintenance Every Year?

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In Georgia, most homeowners want to know that their air conditioning system is in good working order once the hot weather hits. Having an air conditioner that keeps you and your family cool and comfortable is important. Did you know that the easiest way to ensure your AC system is working properly is by getting…

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Is a Heat Pump System Right for My Home?

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Maybe you’ve heard about heat pump systems and have been thinking about updating your home comfort equipment. But you might not be entirely sure what a heat pump system is, how it works, and if it’s the right choice for you. The good news is that most homeowners can benefit from installing a heat pump…

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How Do I Know if I Need Heating Repairs?

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In Georgia, we don’t necessarily use our heating systems too often throughout the year. However, when a cold spell settles in, most homeowners are glad to have their heating system to keep them warm. But as heating systems age, sometimes they need to have some repairs made. How can a homeowner tell when their heating…

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Deck the Halls with Ductless This Holiday Season

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If you’ve been considering replacing an older, inefficient home comfort system, why not ring in the new year with a new ductless cooling and heating system? Ductless systems are a great option, whether you need climate control in just one area of your home or for the whole house. Ductless systems don’t need ductwork to…

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