888.630.9224Look 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
ENERGY STAR and Sealing Duct Work
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 3 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]
Tuesday Tip: Don’t Heat Home With An Oven
If you furnace stops working, DO NOT use your oven to heat your home. This practice is extremely dangerous and can start fires. One Washington family learned this the hard way when their landlord told them that the furnace wasn’t working so they had to use their ovens. The open oven started a fire, and [...]
Tuesday Tip: Vegetation & Grass
If you have a heat pump or air conditioner, make sure that you keep the area around it free from debris like grass and bushes. If vegetation is allowed to grow too close to the unit, it can impede its operation.
Did You Know: Your Energy Bill
Did you know that typically 43% of your home’s energy bill is going to your heating & cooling systems?
Abbreviations- What Do They Mean Anyway?
In the HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) world, sometimes it’s easy to get confused about what all of those abbreviations mean. You hear them bandied about in the media, but it’s hard to always know what they are talking about. Below you will find some common abbreviations that we think are important for you [...]
