Regular air conditioner maintenance is important. It helps you keep your cooling device from malfunctioning during the most hot and uncomfortable times of the year. By not scheduling summer AC service, you could be putting yourself at risk of up to a 5% decrease in cooling efficiency. That adds up to some serious money over the … Continued
Here are 4 things you should know about summer AC service
Georgia and Florida residents with gas furnaces must be especially vigilant this heating season. If you use a gas furnace or any gas-fueled appliance, such as a gas oven, gas clothes dryer or gas fireplace, you should be sensitive to the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning. What is Carbon Monoxide Carbon monoxide, or CO, is a colorless, … Continued
It’s getting warmer here in the south – are you ready to handle your air conditioner tune up checklist? No? That’s just fine. Ray & Son has 50 years of experience to bring to your air conditioning equipment whether you use an air conditioner, heat pump or ductless mini-split. To keep your home cool and comfortable, it’s … Continued
Ductless may be the best thing you have never heard of… One of the “coolest” HVAC advances is modern ductless air conditioners. Gone are the clunky, noisy, inefficient window units, and also the security risk they pose. If you’re unfamiliar with these new ductless cooling units, call us at Ray & Son. We’d love to share … Continued
There’s a lot of jargon and industry terminology that gets tossed around in the HVAC business. There’s furnaces and heating systems, and then air conditioning and cooling units. Then, there’s a whole separate deal: heat pumps. But, just what are they, and how do they work? In this blog post, we’ll review what heat pumps are, and what … Continued
The biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us! Unbelievable deals! Doorbusters! Huge savings! Bargains galore in every store! It’s the perfect time to save big on…HVAC systems? That’s right, Black Friday isn’t just for TVs and tablets. You might be surprised to learn how much you can save on heating and air conditioning systems at … Continued
Heating and cooling loads measure the amount of energy that your HVAC systems need to generate to keep your home comfortable in every season. The higher your home’s heating and cooling load, the more you’ll pay on monthly energy bills. While each home has its own specific comfort needs, every homeowner has the opportunity to … Continued
What’s wrong with having dirty air conditioner ducts? Fine dust particles collect on the surfaces of the air ducts. The dust catches flakes of dead skin and pet dander. Before long, the ducts harbor an environment conducive for the development of mold, bacteria, and allergens. The obvious signs your air conditioner ducts need cleaning Do … Continued
UPDATED 2019: Air conditioning is so important in the South. Hotter days may cause you to ask, “How do I know if my AC compressor is bad?” You may know it as the big metal box outside your house but it’s just the exterior part of your air conditioning system. Air conditioning compressors typically last 10 … Continued
