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How Does A Heat Pump Work? Heat pumps work by collecting heat from the air, water, or ground outside your home, concentrating it, and then using it to heat the interior of your house. They’re not just for winter; heat pumps pull double duty as central air conditioners in the summer. They cool your home … [Read More]

Clean Your AC Unit The changing season is the time to clean up around your unit and potentially improve its efficiency and cooling capacity. The results could lead to lower energy bills, leaving more room in your budget. Protect your heating and cooling in Cheektowaga, NY, by giving it a good clean-up inside and out. … [Read More]

Why Does My AC Drain Pan Keep Filling Up? Several reasons can lead to excessive water in your drain pan, including: How Much Water is Normal in an AC Drain Pan? The amount of water can vary, but generally, it should not be full or overflowing. During high-humidity days, you might notice more water, but … [Read More]

Why does my AC have a weird smell? Why does my AC smell musty? A musty smell usually points to mold or mildew buildup within your system, particularly in the evaporator coils or the air filters if they trap moisture. Why does my AC smell sour? Sour smells often arise from stagnant water in the … [Read More]

Evaporative Coolers Evaporative coolers may be installed as an alternative to air conditioning, particularly in climates with very dry air. Evaporative coolers provide mechanical cooling to a building by either direct contact of air with water (direct evaporative cooler) or a combination of a first-stage heat exchanger to pre-cool the air and a second stage … [Read More]

SOUND NOISE LEVEL (dBA) EFFECT Jet Engines (Near) 140   Shotgun Firing 130   Jet Takeoff (100-200 Ft.) 130   Rock Concert (Varies) 110-140 Threshold of pain (125 dB) Oxygen Torch 121   Disco/Boom Box 120 Threshold of sensation (120 dB) Thunderclap (Near) 120   Stereo (Over 100 Watts) 110-125   Symphony Orchestra 110 Regular … [Read More]