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What Is the 2025 Refrigerant Change? R-410A vs. R-454B and R-32 The 2025 refrigerant change refers to the EPA’s regulation that all newly manufactured residential and light commercial HVAC systems must use refrigerants with a lower Global Warming Potential (GWP) than R-410A, according to the National Association of Home Builders. This shift aims to reduce greenhouse … [Read More]

Check and Change the Air Filter Open up your furnace, pull out the air filter and check it for dirt and debris. If it’s exceptionally dirty or clogged, your furnace won’t be able to get the air that it needs to function properly, or it could be working extra hard to get that air. Regardless, … [Read More]

Sign #1: Your Energy Bills Keep Going Up We recommend pulling out your energy bills as you consider when to buy a new furnace. Look at the costs over time and determine if they’ve been steadily rising for no obvious reasons. If you notice an upward trend, it may be time to replace your furnace. … [Read More]

Why Is Your Heater Not Blowing Hot Air? 1. The Furnace Is Off The answer to why your heater is not blowing hot air might be your thermostat. With the temperatures changing, it is not unusual to unintentionally set the thermostat incorrectly when shifting from using the air conditioner to using a heater.  When your … [Read More]

Common AC Sounds Modern air conditioning systems make very little noise. Once you notice your unit getting loud, it’s hard to ignore. However, you shouldn’t disregard unusual noises your AC makes, as they may indicate a severe problem. Some loud sounds result from a minor issue, while others signify a major problem. It’s best to … [Read More]