Air Conditioning Articles
How much should you expect to spend on replacing your outdated AC unit? There is no set-in-stone number because many variables influence the price. The good news is you have options, and your choices influence how much you pay for a new unit. can guide you toward comfort and savings when you are ready to…
The sun is out, the weather is perfect, and the trees are starting to bloom. Spring is officially here! And because we’re a month or two away from the first real heatwave hitting (if we’re lucky), nearly every homeowner asks the same question: “Do I really need to pay for an AC tune-up…
An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.
This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in St. Cloud as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Minnesota.
July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar.
It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Minnesota home.
From replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning for your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Minnesota air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump.
Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.
Deciding on the ideal time to replace your air conditioning system in St. Cloud can be a challenge, so here are three areas our Precise Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Refrigeration professionals suggest you monitor for telltale signs:
No doubt you’ve heard of Freon®, the refrigerant gas used in your air conditioner–but did you know it has been phased out?
At Precise Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Refrigeration, we can help. First, let’s explore a number of the possible reasons for the freeze up:
Summertime is the season for rest and relaxation—except when pollen decides to crash your party.
When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio—a rating system of the air conditioner’s cooling capacity to power input. In technical terms, it’s the ratio of the amount of cooling produced (in British Thermal Units, or BTUs) divided by the amount of electricity (in watts) used. The higher the SEER, the greater the air conditioner’s efficiency.
In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your St. Cloud home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly.
Indoor humidity is a drag. It makes relaxing extremely difficult—after all, you are sweating inside your home! It can affect your health, triggering asthma attacks and flaring allergies. It tends to put everyone in a sluggish mood—even the goldfish. Let’s zap that excess moisture right out of the room, and look at ways to manage your Minnesota home’s relative indoor humidity.
Ductless air conditioning (AC) systems can be the perfect answer for that room which is never quite cool enough or for that new addition you are building. It’s a low-maintenance and affordable option to upgrading to a newer air conditioning unit when more cooling is needed inside your St. Cloud home.
When the temperature is high in Minnesota, the last thing you need is more hot air. But on occasion, your air conditioner (AC) malfunctions and can turn your home into a stuffy inferno.
In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your St. Cloud home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly.
Our professionals at Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing and Refrigeration understand that line of thinking but want to be sure you realize the long-term benefits of regular maintenance and tune-ups for your air conditioning system.
Here’s a comprehensive air conditioning maintenance checklist, courtesy of our professionals at Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing and Refrigeration, to help keep your system in excellent working order.
Our professionals at Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing and Refrigeration would be happy to help you sort out the options and help you make a smart investment. In the meantime, here are some top purchasing mistakes to avoid while you are doing your research.
When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Saint Joseph home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Precise Heating, A/C, Plumbing and Refrigeration wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.
We can guide you on ridding your home of the mold and help maintain your HVAC system to prevent the mold from recurring.
Our professionals would be happy to help you select the best-sized AC for your particular home.
If you find yourself with air conditioner problems you can’t resolve, use these tips for help.
Is your air conditioner freezing up? Precise Heating can help. Let’s explore possible reasons for the freeze up.
Can you imagine a hot day without air conditioning? Here’s an AC maintenance checklist to help prepare your unit for hot weather.
Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past. In the springtime, considering how you can reduce your energy bills is always a great idea.
A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.
With the warmer weather peeking its head around the proverbial corner, now is the time to think about your air conditioner in your Saint Cloud home.
HVAC systems are much like cars – the more you know, the better you can take care of them.
If you are a homeowner in Saint Joseph getting ready for summer, you will want to understand the top causes of AC failures and what to do to address them.
The big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning is to repair or replace. Precise Heating has these tips to help you decide.
Protect your AC from summer storms. Precise Heating suggests taking active measures to reduce the need for repair. Call us for HVAC maintenance today!
For your convenience, we created a list of things to remember when purchasing an air conditioner.
With the ductless system, each room can be adjusted to its own unique temperature. It’s the perfect way to please everybody.
As the philosopher Aristotle once said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” An air conditioner (AC) is no exception.