What Should The Humidity Be in Your House in Winter?
November 16

What Should The Humidity Be in Your House in Winter?

Ah, humidity. Now there’s a topic that people really sweat about! Here in the southeastern United States, we spend a lot of the year worrying… View Article Read More

How Much Insulation Do I Need in My Attic?
November 8

How Much Insulation Do I Need in My Attic?

Attic insulation has a major impact on in-home comfort, not to mention your utility bills. But you need to have enough of it, and it’s… View Article Read More

What Kind of Freon Does Your Home AC Use?
November 7

What Kind of Freon Does Your Home AC Use?

If you’re asking what type of freon your home AC uses, there’s a good chance you’re dealing with an HVAC problem. Maybe you called a… View Article Read More

Does a New AC Always Need a New Line Set?
September 26

Does a New AC Always Need a New Line Set?

So you’ve got some quotes for a new air conditioner. One says you need to purchase a new refrigerant line set – the copper pipe… View Article Read More

How Should I Set My Thermostat When I'm On Vacation?
September 25

How Should I Set My Thermostat When I’m On Vacation?

During the summer, most of us keep indoor temperatures in the mid-70s. But that’s only when there are people inside the house. What about when… View Article Read More

What Refrigerant Can Be Mixed With R-22?
August 30

What Refrigerant Can Be Mixed With R-22?

Nowadays a lot of air conditioners from the R-22 era are starting to have problems. That shouldn’t come as a surprise since those air conditioners… View Article Read More

Why Is My AC Making Noise?
August 29

Why Is My AC Making Noise?

During times of high air conditioner usage, you’re probably going to hear some noise. Most AC noises are perfectly normal: the sound of the outdoor… View Article Read More

How Much Does R-22 Refrigerant Cost?
August 28

How Much Does R-22 Refrigerant Cost?

If you’re wondering about R-22 refrigerant cost, you probably have an older air conditioner at your home. While there’s nothing wrong with having an old… View Article Read More

Technician re-charging a condenser unit with new refrigerant
August 22

Signs Your Air Conditioner Is Out of Refrigerant

Having the right amount of refrigerant is essential for proper AC performance. When your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, it won’t cool the way… View Article Read More

Carrier vs Trane: Which Brand is Better?
August 14

Carrier vs Trane: Which Brand is Better?

Here on planet HVAC, we tend not to have favorite brands. After you’ve been in this business for a while, you know that most HVAC… View Article Read More