888.630.9224Q: We recently moved into a newly built house and noticed that our furnace turns on and off frequently. It will quickly get the house to the temperature we want it and shut off, but then turn back on again shortly afterward to start heating again. Is this something we should be concerned about? — [...]
ENERGY STAR: Working With a Heating and Cooling Contractor
Because AAA Heating & Air Conditioning cares about helping our customers save money and improve the environment, we wanted to help you make sense of the ENERGY STAR® program and what it means for your heating or cooling system. This is Part 6 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]
It’s Officially Spring Cleaning Time!
It’s about time for Spring Cleaning again this year. It can be a daunting task (and not always the most fun one either) so we wanted to give you some suggestions to help you organize your cleaning so you can finish it quickly and feel great about the results. Make a list of each room [...]
Wood is Dirty
Look at these crazy facts we just came across comparing the cleanliness of various forms of heat. The chart below is from burningissues.org and illustrates just how dirty heating sources such as wood boilers, wood stoves, and oil heat are. If you take a look at the numbers of how much pollution is being produced, [...]
Tuesday Tip: Chimney Sweeping
Chimney cleaning, or “sweeping,” can be a messy task, but it’s important because buildup of soot can lead to intense and dangerous chimney fires. Fire safety experts at the National Fire Protection Association say that you should have your chimney checked or cleaned once a year. We still have a few months of heating left, [...]
Green River Dam Flooding Information
Here at our AAA Heating & Air Conditioning office, the rain is coming down fast and furious, which reminds us of the possible flooding in our valley. We know the threat of flooding from the Green River Dam is close to passing, but we wanted to pass on the link to the King County website [...]
ENERGY STAR and Choosing the Right Equipment
Because AAA Heating & Air Conditioning cares about helping our customers save money and improve the environment, we wanted to help you make sense of the ENERGY STAR® program and what it means for your heating or cooling system. This is Part 5 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]
Ask Our Technician: Cold Air Coming From Vents
Q. We often feel cold air coming out of our vents, even when our furnace is on. What is causing this and how can we fix it? –Gina M., Burien A. It is possible that the duct work has disconnected somewhere in your crawl space. You will want to check it to make sure that [...]
Fire Safety Tips
Did you know that heating equipment is the leading cause of home fires each year? You can prevent them by following these tips from the National Fire Protection Agency: Portable space heaters need to have a 36-inch clearance between them and anything that can burn. They also need to be turned off every time you [...]
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