Central Cooling
Is a Heat Pump System Right for My Home?
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…
Read MoreCan I Afford a New HVAC System for My Home?
Most people don’t want to think about having to replace the cooling and heating systems in their homes. HVAC equipment is complex machinery, and generally engineered to last for many years – and that comes with a price tag. Unfortunately, it isn’t always possible to budget for replacing your system, since breakdowns can happen unexpectedly.…
Read MoreIs Air Conditioning Maintenance Necessary Every Year?
When you live in a climate as we have here in Georgia, you rely on your air conditioning system for a good portion of the year. Your AC works hard to keep your home and family comfortable, no matter how hot it might get outdoors. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to make…
Read MoreDuctless AC vs. Window AC – Which Should I Choose?
If you have a converted space or addition to your home that doesn’t have access to your central air conditioning system, you may be wondering what the best choice is for cooling that space. While window air conditioning units can be a lower-cost choice for home comfort, they may not be as cost-effective as you…
Read MoreAir 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 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…
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