Air Conditioning
How 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 MoreBest 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…
Read MoreThe Impact of Summer Humidity On Our AC Unit
The great state of Georgia is where high humidity and air conditioning meet. During the summer months, the humidity levels become very extreme. In fact, the humidity levels during a Georgia summer are some of the highest in the whole nation. To help battle this miserable weather, we must have a hardworking AC unit keeping…
Read MoreReady to Turn on the Heat? A Few Tips.
Fall weather in Georgia is notoriously unpredictable. For most people, it’s also the time of year when the heat gets switched back on. It’s one of our busiest seasons at Empire Heating & Air Conditioning! Are you getting ready to turn on the heat? Here are a few things to know. Fall is Inspection…
Read MoreWhat to do About High Humidity in Your Home
Here in Georgia, humidity is as certain as summer! Summertime may be over but the warm, wet weather hasn’t left us just yet. That persistent humidity can be a huge challenge for your home over time. Do you have issues with humidity at home? Why High Humidity in Your Home is Bad When humidity levels…
Read MoreIs Using Fans Energy Efficient or a Waste of Energy?
Maybe you’re trying to cut back on the energy usage at your house…smart idea! Turning the thermostat up just one degree during warmer months can save up to 3% on energy costs. Imagine how much more you could save if you implemented alternative cooling methods! Ceiling fans are – by and large – very energy…
Read MoreAC Mold: Should You Be Concerned?
In a word…yes! Although most air conditioner mold isn’t anything to panic about, it’s not something you want to ignore. Mold growth can occur almost anywhere in your system, from the blower to the vents to the unit itself. Here at Empire HVAC, we get calls all the time from customers concerned about mold. Why…
Read MoreCoil Cleaning Conundrum
During the hottest part of the year, it is easy to forget just how much strain is put on your air conditioning unit while it works as hard as it can to keep up with the demand requested from it. While most of the time your system is working well, things like dust, grime, dirt,…
Read MoreThe Supply and Demand of the HVAC Service Industry
In the heating and air conditioning service industry, it is oftentimes difficult to predict the level of demand from day to day. This, coupled with the seasonal nature of the industry, makes for an interesting scheduling department to say the least. On-demand service is another term for this type of ‘not next week, not tomorrow,…
Read MoreWays to Save Money on Energy Bills This Summer
Summer is the season of fun and festivity along with family picnics and tons of outdoor activities. Despite summer being a great time, it is also a time of high temperatures and unfortunately, high energy bills. Let’s look at some simple tips to save you money during the scorching heat of summer. Adjust Thermostat…
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