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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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?  — [...]

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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 [...]

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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, [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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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ENERGY STAR and Programmable Thermostats

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 4 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]

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