5 Reasons Why Programmable Thermostats Won’t Save You Money
I will emphatically say that yes, programmable thermostats do save you money over the long run if they are used correctly. However, user error, improper installation, or outside variables can factor into whether or not they are going to work for you. Here’s why you may end up paying more than you want on your [...]
How Often You Need To Change Thermostat Batteries
The first time some people discover that they have batteries in their thermostat is when the screen is blank and they can’t get their heating or cooling system to work. Thinking there is something wrong with their system, they call us to come out and do the diagnosis, only to be told that it was [...]
What Auxiliary Means on Your Thermostat
If you have a heat pump system, you may see that your thermostat will at times go into auxiliary mode (sometimes seen as “aux” on the screen). To understand why this happens, you first need to know some basics of how your heat pump works. Every heat pump system has an outdoor unit, the heat [...]
Cracking the Cracked Heat Exchanger Danger
Credit You may have heard a technician tell you that you have a crack in your heat exchanger. While this may not initially sound too alarming, once you understand just how bad that it can be for the health and safety of your family, you might think twice before turning the furnace back on. Gas furnaces [...]
ENERGY STAR: Take the ENERGY STAR Pledge
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 7 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]
ENERGY STAR: Rebates and Tax Credits
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 8 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]
ENERGY STAR: Getting A Quality Installation
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 7 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]
Ask Our Technician: Furnace Turns On Frequently
Q: 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 [...]



