Air Conditioning Articles

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.

Spring is finally arriving in Idaho! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

Very few central air conditioners (AC) are whisper-silent. A certain amount of noise coming from your ductwork is not uncommon. It is normal to hear the blowers spinning, among other parts of the cooling process.

When you change out a dirty filter for a clean one, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment use up to 15 percent less energy monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Plus, it’s able to properly catch dust and debris, boosting your indoor air quality (IAQ).

You decided to part ways with your old air conditioning (AC) system. It is not always an easy decision to make.

Are you shopping for a new HVAC system in Ontario, OR, or the surrounding area? Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling is a trusted name for providing quality HVAC service to Ontario households and businesses. Give us a call for any questions you have about your next home improvement project!

Let your Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling specialist perform an honest assessment to see whether Air Conditioner replacement or repair would be more cost-effective. That way, you’re guaranteed the maximum mileage from your current one.

At Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling, our professionals want to help keep your air conditioner operating at peak efficiency helping control the energy expenses in your Idaho home, maintain your indoor air quality and reduce your carbon footprint.

Air conditioners decrease indoor temperature through the refrigeration process. They circulate refrigerant, a substance that phases between liquid and gas. As this cycle occurs, the refrigerant grabs heat and humidity from the air, converting it to liquid water.

A well-maintained air conditioner can boost your indoor air quality (IAQ), reducing symptoms. Your AC has a filter that catches airborne irritants like dust, pollen, dander.

On milder Idaho days, you can switch off your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system and open a few windows instead. On hotter days, you can wait until the evening or night when the temperature drops.

By learning a bit about your AC’s components and functions, you’ll have an easier time caring for it. Problems will be easier to identify and communicate to one of our Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling specialists.

Our Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling team can help you learn more about current split-system models as well as help you evaluate whether your current system requires repair or replacement.

When we give your air conditioner a chemical wash, you will definitely notice a difference afterward. Whatever initial issues you had will be resolved. You are left with a clean cooling system much more reminiscent of its early days.

Can you afford a new AC system? Our team offers financing options with quick approvals to help you achieve the comfort you deserve.

Do you know what environmental issues that can affect your air conditioner? Our team wants you to know these issues and how to avoid them.

Want your air conditioner to work without error this summer? Our team wants to share with you the top causes of AC failure and how to prevent them.

Worried about storms harming your home’s ac? Our team wants to share some valuable tips on how to protect your air conditioner.

Are you familiar with the following air conditioning lingo? Our team has put together the following glossary to teach you important terms.

At Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling, we understand that depending on your air conditioner to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve.

Our team at Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling knows air conditioners because it’s our business. We want to share just a little of our knowledge with you so you can extend the life of your air conditioner, avoid costly repairs, and save energy and money in Weiser.

Air conditioners do so much more than just cool, like dehumidify your home or business and help keep your inside air cleaner, so understanding a bit of its basic components and how they work can help you identify a problem or malfunction when it occurs.

At Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling, we take efficiency seriously. That’s why our five AC tips help you save on your energy bills.

Chances are, you probably want your home to be a safe-and-cozy environment. Ductless systems address both of these needs. By installing one, you’ll drastically improve your indoor air quality (IAQ), as well as keeping your home the perfect temperature. Brought to you by our team at Comfort Zone, here are some of the reasons millions of…

Having the right sized air conditioner is a key component in cooling your space effectively. A unit that is too small has to run constantly, playing catch up all day trying to fill a space that it isn’t designed for. A unit that is too big will turn on, cool the space quickly and then shut off,…

Does an air conditioner help with allergies? In one word, yes. Actually two words, yes if. If you properly maintain the air conditioner. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control its humidity, which are both helps in the allergy world. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), it’s estimated…

Air conditioning isn’t exactly a stimulating topic to bring up at parties. It’s not something most people think about too excessively. But at Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling, we’re obsessed with it! We want to share with you some things that you may not have known about your air conditioner (AC). We’ve made this list to…

Your air conditioner not only keeps your Weiser home cool & comfy when the outside temperatures are high, but also helps keep your inside air cleaner…

Having the right sized air conditioner is a key component in cooling your space effectively. We’re in the business of keeping you cool & saving you money…

When was the last time you had an air conditioning tune up? Call the experts at Comfort Zone Heating & Cooling today, and we can schedule service!

When it comes to your air conditioner (A/C), a common term used in the HVAC business that you’re likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It’s a rating system of the air conditioner’s cooling capacity to power input, i.e., it’s the…

When you’re faced with replacing your air conditioner, it can be daunting. It seems there’s so much to know. And even when you have your standard three quotes from contractors, how do you know which one to pick?

One way to save money this summer is by learning how to battle heat build up, or heat gain, in your Ontario, Oregon, home. By taking a few steps you can minimize the amount of heat that gets trapped inside.

Air conditioning problems aren’t always predictable, but there are a few common problems that we see over and over again here in Ontario, OR.

Here in Ontario, OR, and Weiser, ID, air conditioning is crucial for comfort during those hot summer months. Our advice might help cut air conditioning energy costs, while continuing to stay cool.

While there are many possible reasons for short cycling, here are a few of the most common ones and what can be done to fix them.

An air conditioner, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service for it to run efficiently. We recommend getting your AC unit serviced and cleaned once a year. You should do this in the spring, to ensure that your unit will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months.

It’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America. Properly maintaining your HVAC system is the difference between your air conditioner helping with those allergies or aggravating them.

Purchasing a new air conditioner can be a daunting task, but we’re here to help! Here are some common purchasing mistakes to avoid when buying a new air conditioning system.

What happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? The professionals at Comfort Zone are here to help.

There could be a number of reasons for your AC freezing up, & we would like to walk you through a few. Keep reading to learn why this happens and how you can prevent it.

At Comfort Zone, we believe that knowledge is power: The more you know about the appliances you are using, the more effectively you can operate them. Do you know how your AC works?