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Ways to Save on HVAC Energy Use
Not only is an energy-efficient HVAC system better for your equipment’s lifespan, but your monthly electric bill can see a lot of savings too. Since HVAC oftentimes makes up the largest portion of you
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Should I Install A Zoned HVAC System?
When it comes to indoor comfort, efficiency is extremely important. You only want to use as much energy as needed to maintain a comfortable home. What’s more, lots of houses have trouble spots that se
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What is Ductless Heating & Cooling?
When you think of HVAC, you probably think of the traditional, forced-air systems like a furnace or air conditioner. These HVAC systems use a network of air ducts to deliver heating and cooling evenly
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HVAC Necessities for Home Improvement in Cheyenne
As the weather in Cheyenne, Wyoming, starts to change, many people start thinking about home improvement projects. Some projects like painting or refreshing flooring are purely cosmetic. But more seri
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How Your HVAC System Can Affect Your Health
When people think of their HVAC system, they mostly think of heating and cooling. Your furnace, air conditioner or other equipment helps keep your home comfortable. But an effective HVAC system should
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Improving Indoor Air Quality During Fire Season in Wyoming
High indoor air quality makes an obvious difference on your sense of comfort at home. It’s important to keep it at healthy levels, especially during wildfires. Wind carries smoke and other airborne co
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What Are Some Common Indoor Air Pollutants?
Your home’s indoor air quality can be a big part of your overall sense of comfort. While modern homes are designed to help keep heating and cooling inside, this can also help trap airborne pollutants.
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Here Are 6 HVAC Tips to Follow During Home Remodeling Projects
Overview of renovations and why it’s a chance to improve HVAC. Mention two-pronged approach of preparation and keeping things clean during the actual process. Home remodeling projects are an excitin
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What to Know About Replacing Your Furnace’s Flame Sensor
Because furnaces use natural gas or sustain periods of high heat, safety components are a vital part of their design. When functioning normally, they’ll keep the furnace from leaking gas or running fo
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How Does Weather Impact HVAC in Cheyenne?
Our HVAC systems are all about creating and maintaining comfortable conditions indoors. But the local weather and climate can have a big impact on how hard your HVAC system needs to work. Temperature,
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Ductwork Cleaning: The Process, Costs and Other Things to Know
While cleaning isn’t always a fun task, a clean home is better for your health and sense of comfort. The same idea applies to your HVAC system. Keeping your heating, cooling and ventilation equipment
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How Often Should a Furnace Run in Cold Weather?
Now that we’re in the heart of winter, you’ve probably been using your furnace to stay comfortable. Modern furnaces are more efficient than ever, using the shortest possible heating cycle to reach you
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Is a High Efficiency Furnace Worth the Extra Money?
There’s a substantial price difference between 96 AFUE and 80 AFUE furnaces. Is the extra money worth it? Let’s review the pros and cons of each to help you decide what’s best for your home. What AF
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How Long Should a Furnace Last?
It’s important to know furnace life expectancy because you don’t want it to break down in the middle of winter. Based on our professional experience, most heating systems last around 15–20 years. How
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Cooling Down the Future: What You Need to Know About the AC Refrigerant Changeover
The air conditioning industry is undergoing a significant transformation, and if you're a homeowner or business owner relying on AC, it's crucial to understand what's happening. The change centers aro
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Tank or Tankless Water Heaters: Which is Right for You?
When it comes to home improvements, choosing the best water heater is an important decision. There are many factors to take into account before making a hot water heater purchase including energy effi
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How to Decide: Repair or Replace an Air Conditioner Leaking Water
Your air conditioner has been hard at work this summer to maintain comfortable indoor temperatures. A key part of this process is pulling extra moisture from the air. Normally, this condensate is tran
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9 Reasons Why Your Air Conditioner Is So Loud and How to Fix It
Air conditioner noise isn’t just annoying. It’s a sign that something could be wrong with your cooling system. Learn about identifying nine problematic sounds and how you can fix them. Noises While
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Why Is My Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air?
Why Is My Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air?Sometimes fixing this problem can be as simple as checking your thermostat setting. It could be a dirty air filter, which requires frequent replacement. Final
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How Much Should Air Conditioning Repair Cost?
Your air conditioner is one of the most important parts of your home comfort system. When properly serviced, it can last 20 years (or even longer). But over time, even the best maintained air conditio
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What to Do When Your Air Conditioner is Leaking Water
There are a couple of things your air conditioner shouldn’t be doing and having your air conditioner leaking water is one of them. If you’re experiencing this, turn your air conditioner off to avoid
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Why is My Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
5 Reasons Why Your Furnace is Blowing Cold Air and How to Fix ItYou probably don’t think about your furnace much until it’s not working properly. One of the most common problems we encounter is a furn
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Why is My Furnace Rattling
5 Reasons Why Your Furnace is Rattling and How to Fix ItFurnaces are known for being a noisy part of your HVAC system. In fact, many noises are a part of normal operation, and evidence your furnace is
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How Much Will It Cost to Repair My Furnace?
It’s stressful when your furnace breaks down. You’ll want to know how quickly it can be fixed and how much it’s going to cost. Our professionals at AC Mechanical, Inc., are here to help when you nee
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Should I Repair or Replace My HVAC System?
When you keep up with professional maintenance, your HVAC system will last for many years. However, it will eventually need to be replaced just like any other appliance in your home. If your system
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Why will my Furnace Not Turn On?
5 Reasons Why Your Furnace Won’t Turn On You rely on your furnace to keep your Cheyenne home warm throughout the winter, so it’s frustrating when it won’t work. Because your furnace is a complex piec
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How Often Should a Furnace Be Serviced?
As the temperatures begin to drop, you’re probably busy with fall activities, like raking and preparing your home for winter. When you switch on your furnace for the first time, you expect that it’s g
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Is a Programmable Thermostat Worth It?
Did you know that the average American household spends more than $2,000 each year on energy costs? If you’re spending $170 a month on electricity, heating and cooling in Cheyenne, you’re probably loo
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Most Common Lennox® Furnace Error Codes (and What They Mean)
While your Lennox® heater isn’t able to speak to you, it possesses a process to tell you about a furnace error. Its motherboard has a set of LED lights that can show a fault code. Subject to the fau
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Why Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality Matters
The global spread of COVID-19 has likely turned your regular schedule all over the place. When things feel uncertain, you can take peace in knowing your home is your safe space. You’re likely spendi
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What is the Most Energy-Efficient Way to Heat your Home?
Heating systems are more efficient than ever. Furnaces, for instance, are much more efficient than they were even a decade ago. The most energy-efficient way to heat a home is with a heat pump. Air-
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Steps to Lighting The Pilot Light on Your Hot Water Heater
Wondering How To Light The Pilot Light on Your Water Heater?All water heaters have a pilot light that remains lit and standing at the ready to ignite a larger burner that will ultimately heat the wate
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Why You Should Invest in a Smart Thermostat
An old-time thermostat might do its job, but the efficiency is not likely anywhere near close to what a smart thermostat can do. Installing a smart thermostat might be a wise investment since these mo
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How To Keep Warm When Your Furnace Breaks
The winter months can be bitterly cold, and your home may not be much of a refuge from the wind and snow if the furnace isn’t working. The good news is that there are many ways that you can stay warm
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5 Signs You Need a Furnace Replacement
When you live in Cheyenne, WY, a reliable furnace is a must. Even in the dead of summer, temperatures can drop to frigid levels during the overnight hours. Timely repairs and regularly scheduled mai
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3 Common Furnace Problems
Furnace issues can cause you a lot of frustration. When you notice that there is a problem with your system, you need to call in a professional. Here is a brief look at the causes behind three common
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5 Helpful Indoor Air Quality Tips
It can be easy to forget about the air quality in your home. However, it’s necessary to ensure your family can breathe easy and avoid allergens each season. Unfortunately, pollutants and allergens are
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Thermostat Reading the Wrong Temperature?
When it’s summertime, and the outside temperatures are soaring in Cheyenne, WY, you look forward to cooling off with the air conditioning inside your home. Sometimes, though, your home is sweltering e
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Signs of a Failing Water Heater
A well-maintained water heater can last a long time. But like everything else, there comes the day when it needs to be replaced. How will you be able to tell when this happens? Even more importantly,
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Detect Home Air Leaks with These 3 Easy Steps
An airtight home is one that benefits from comfort, energy efficiency, and lower heating and cooling bills. However, air leaks are common and will force your heating and cooling systems to work harder
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The HVAC Repair Process
When you need HVAC repair, it can be a frustrating process, but there is no need to stress out about a service call when you use a professional. A professional technician will inspect your system and
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Periodic AC Maintenance Is Vital
The air conditioning system in your home may be unseen and almost unheard, but it is a valuable component of your residence. An AC unit that is functioning well enhances the air quality where you live
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When Do You Need a Furnace Replacement?
As long as you have your furnace maintained on a yearly basis, buying a new heating system isn’t a purchase you’ll have to make often in your life. Heating tune-ups are inexpensive compared to all th
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