888.630.9224Did 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 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 [...]
Now Is The Best Time For A Precision Tune Up!
Here at AAA Heating & Air Conditioning, we are running a mid-winter special on Precision Tune Ups so that you can make sure your furnace is in the best working condition this season. It is important to get Precision Tune Ups performed once (heating only) or twice (heating & cooling systems) a year to increase [...]
ENERGY STAR and Maintaining Your 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 2 of a 9 part series on the subject that is published every [...]
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 [...]
Tuesday Tip: Insulation
The more well insulated your home is, the less your furnace has to work. If your house is hard to heat or you think your furnace runs a lot, check your insulation and windows. Those that are in better condition will lower your utility bills AND give your furnace a break!
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
As the temperatures fall, you need to be aware of possible sources of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning. It is produced whenever any fuel, such as gas, wood, or charcoal, is burned. Your gas furnace is one source of CO that you really need to watch. The heat exchanger, which contains the CO within the furnace, [...]
Tuesday Tip: Extreme Cold
Right now we’re in the middle of a stretch of extremely cold weather in our area. Step outside your front door and you instantly want to head back where you came from! In this cold weather, it’s important for you to keep a few things in mind about your heating system: 1) To maintain a [...]
Ask Our Technician: Gas Smells
Question: If I smell a gas leak near my furnace, what should I do? — Julie H., Auburn, WA Answer: Call your gas company and they will come out for free to check the source of the problem. It might be something unrelated to the furnace and the gas company will be able to find [...]
