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Air Conditioning in Stone Mountain Survives Tree Crash!
American Standard Air Conditioning Unit – Very Durable Empire Heating and Air Conditioning installed this unit in 2005 for one of our customers in Stone Mountain. This was a great system with highly efficient two-stage cooling, top of the line air cleaner and zoning and custom duct work, but I never would have imagined it would…
Read MoreAir Conditioning Confidential: The View from the Truck
Empire Heating & Air Conditioning Technician Interview Thanks to cooler temps in the last few days we were able to catch up with a couple of our trusty, hard-working service techs to see how things are going on the front lines of home comfort. We tried to make it easy for them, but as you’ll…
Read MorePssst! Bargain Hunters — Our Big Air Conditioning Sale Has Begun!
Atlanta Air Conditioning Sale Starts Today Through August 31, 2012 you will save $425 on any new American Standard 4A7A50 “Gold Series” air conditioner or heat pump that we install for you before the end of August. This model is American Standard’s best single-stage air conditioner with SEER ratings of up to 17. So, you know…
Read MoreIt’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity that Makes Your Air Conditioner Work Hard
Understanding Humidity’s Affect on HVAC Systems The local newscasts got real excited about the record-setting temperatures early this summer. But from a comfort perspective, the real story should be about the weather we are having now. Day after day in the 90s with storms rolling through most afternoons leaves us with wet, sticky air that…
Read MoreYour Air Conditioner Needs Some Space!
Outdoor Condensers Needs Space to Breathe On a recent service call in Decatur our service technician Keith Lumpkin noticed the unit next door and just had to take a picture of it. This unit is almost completely covered by ivy. Air conditioning works by moving heat from one place to another. Heat is picked up…
Read MoreYour Air Conditioning System and the Atlanta Heat Wave
Atlanta Heat Wave – Air Conditioning Response The forecast for today is 105 degrees with a heat index of 110, with the next few days gradually getting just a bit better. What should you expect from your cooling system when the weather is extreme? Atlanta air conditioning systems are typically designed to maintain a 75 degree…
Read MoreAir Conditioner Repair Solutions For Common AC Problems
HVAC Repair: What To Do If Your Air Conditioner Stops Working Owning a home and managing the associated maintenance issues can seem like a daunting task; that is unless you know what to expect and how to manage issues as they arise. One of the major repair issues that homeowners often face surrounds faulty appliances.…
Read MoreHow To Avoid Costly HVAC Emergency Service Calls
The cost of HVAC repair calls can be high and often seem to come at the most inconvenient times. There are ways to avoid costly HVAC emergency service calls. With proper maintenance, you can head off trouble with your system before issues become serious. Maintenance on the HVAC system should be done in early fall…
Read MoreHVAC Problem – Cracked Heat Exchanger
Cracked Heat Exchanger Danger For residents of Georgia, having an HVAC, or heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, is imperative. It is a system which controls the primary climate inside your house or home enabling you to stay comfortable and healthy. Among the crucial components of your HVAC is the heat exchanger. Located in a furnace, the…
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