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Should I Use Space Heaters or Turn up the Thermostat this Winter?
Getting through the winter can be tough! Every time you get cold you throw on an extra layer of clothes or adjust the thermostat a bit higher. But before you adjust your heater this winter consider using a space heater to save some money. Why Space Heaters? Space heaters are a very convenient option to…
Read MoreThings to do Before Turning on Your Heater this Winter
When winter hits and you start shivering from the cold, your first impulse is to turn up the thermostat to warm up your home. Before the cold weather sets in you should take some important steps including preventative maintenance, safety inspection and cleaning and debris that has built up. Neglecting these steps may cause your…
Read MoreWhy Should You Clean Your Air Vents and Change Your Air Filter
Your HVAC system helps keep your home cool in the hot summers and warm during the cold winters. It is also complex and made up of vents that bring air to various parts of your home as well as the air filter. It is important to follow a regular service for these components. Replacing the…
Read MoreR-22 Phase-Out: What It Means for You?
United States EPA Final Rule Phase Out of R-22 In recent years, the EPA has been phasing out R-22. R-22 is a refrigerant used in older HVAC units to help keep indoor temperatures cooler. As the temperatures get warmer during these hot and long summers, your AC gets used more and more. This places a…
Read MoreDuctless Air Conditioning Can Save Money
What’s more southern than sweet tea and Braves baseball in the summertime? Air conditioning! Living in the south means that air conditioning is not a luxury but a necessity. Unfortunately, those dog days of summer can sometimes lead to expensive power bills and overused AC units. At Empire HVAC, we would like to tell you…
Read MoreSpring HVAC Tips & Tricks
Preparing Your Home For Air Conditioning Season Save Money This Season With These Energy-Saving Guidelines Winter has passed and now it’s time to start cranking up the air conditioning. Usually, our Atlanta weather is fairly mild in the spring, but a few humid days remind us that warm weather is only a few weeks away.…
Read MoreWhat is Your Emergency Plan When the Power Goes Out?
After several weeks of warmer-than-usual weather, a cold front has finally arrived here in Atlanta. With the temperature below freezing, the only thing we’re missing is a little bit of precipitation before it’s time to start thinking about the chances that an ice storm might strike your area. Our city does have an effective early…
Read MoreThe Importance of Getting Your Furnace Inspected Before Winter Arrives
Winter is almost here. Your Atlanta HVAC system need to be tuned up before they are going to see some winter use. It is very important to have your system inspected before you start heavy winter usage. Getting an inspection done can reveal a lot of issues and even tune your system up to make…
Read MoreShould I Be Worried About My Old HVAC System?
How old is the heating and cooling system in your home? Did you know that if it is older than 10 years it could actually be costing you money? This is only one of the reasons why you should consider replacing your old HVAC system. Even if you think your system is running well, here…
Read More3 Reasons to Buy a Backup Generator for your Home
Long-term power outages aren’t just inconvenient, they can cause life as you know it to grind to a standstill. Rotten food, the inability to work or to talk to your out-of-town family, and panicked children can cause more problems than the storm that triggered the power outage in the first place! This is why many…
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