R-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…

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Ductless 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…

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Spring 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.…

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What 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…

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Should 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…

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3 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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How Often Should You Get Your Air Ducts Cleaned?

A technician cleaning an air duct in a home in atlanta.

Are you having unexplained health symptoms? Irritated eyes or a persistent cough can be indicators of an air quality issue within your home. The existence of irritating particles, animal droppings and mold may cause allergies to long-term health issues for susceptible individuals. Responsible homeowners and renters can use this as a guide to determine when…

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Tips for Detecting a R-22 Leak

  In the hot summer months, your air conditioner might be your most valuable appliance. When your HVAC stops working, we know it can feel like the world has stopped turning. R-22 leaks are one of the most common fixes for your air conditioner. Looking for telltale signs of a R-22 leak and staying up…

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