Let's take a look at comparing propane and oil for heating our home. When it comes to choosing the energy source for an oil furnace, there are a few ways to go. All together you can choose from electric, natural gas, propane, and oil. All of these will get your home warm and cozy but which [...]
The Mini-Split A mini-split is not a tiny ice cream treat. When we talk about a mini-split, we're talking about a cooling and heating system that allows the control of the temperature in individual rooms in a house or office. (And let's not forget about heating the garage!) So, you can push more cold air into [...]
At ADD Air, we recommend Goodman ® heating and cooling products. All of the engineering, designing, and assembling happens right here in the USA. Not only that, but they support environmental, health, and safety programs by providing resources to ensure ongoing maintenance and continual improvement. Concerning indoor comfort, every homeowner wants their HVAC (Heating, Ventilating, and Air [...]
Professionals should do some AC maintenance tasks on your heating, ventilation, and air conditioner (HVAC) system. However, there’s a lot that can be done at home. Learning the difference can help save you time, money, and prevent you from damaging your system. In other words, know when to call a professional! Fan & filters It is [...]
Scheduling Furnace Winter Maintenance Last year we talked about the importance of HVAC and furnace winter maintenance. Well, it’s that time again, especially if you’re already using your furnace to keep things snuggly in your home. The chill of November is literally blowing thru Arizona, and the furnace repair experts at ADD Air Inc. are now [...]
Heat Pumps: The mystery of how it extracts warmth from the chilly air outside A heat pump brings air from the outside of the house and extracts the heat. (Interestingly, there is a decent amount of heat to be obtained from outdoors.) This process can continue until the outdoor air gets to approximately 30 to 35 degrees F. [...]
Does my HVAC Need UV Lights? Have you heard the buzz about HVAC systems having a UV light installed? Are you wondering what this is for? Is it necessary? Is it helpful? UV (ultraviolet) lights are the newest gadget to help keep the air quality healthy in your home or office. The lights help by preventing [...]
You may be asking yourself if it’s essential to get a furnace inspection every year. There’s isn’t any oil that needs to be changed like your car, just a good vacuuming of the dust and an inspection. Of course, there’s also the consideration of the almighty dollar. Is a furnace inspection worth the money to have [...]
What is it? Attached to the condensing unit of an air conditioner is an electrical component called the compressor saver. A compressor saver is a mixing of a relay and a start capacitor. This compressor saver allows the compressor to start up quickly, therefore, it will use less power. It ultimately helps you save money on [...]
What is Air Balancing? Air balancing is the process that entails adjusting your existing HVAC system to make sure that air is evenly disseminated throughout the home. Close or open the vents Simple yet effective. You can move the damper blade. It will restrict the air flow in the room. But, don't completely close the vents, [...]
