Residential Heating & Air Conditioning Articles
If you live in the Seattle area then you know it can get cold, but it's not the mid-west kind of cold. It's a damp cold that can chill you to the bone. No one dies from frostbite in Seattle, we just grow webbed feet and wander around in the grey mist of winter. Let Fischer Heating and Air Conditioning bring some warmth back into your life with a new HVAC system designed specifically for your home. Don't suffer another day with a cold home, call Fischer today!
Ductless & Central Air Conditioning: Which One Is Better
If you’re in a toss-up between central air conditioning systems to see which is the better central air conditioning system – a ductless air conditioning system or a central air conditioning system, you better get the expert opinion of a Fischer technician. Our technicians are not only trained in the installation, repair, and maintenance of…
Regular Central Air Conditioning Maintenance Can Save You Thousands
If you experience summer in Seattle, you’ll understand why air conditioning is essential in our homes. It starts to get warm by April, and the consistent warmth, averaging between the low 50s and upper 70s, remains until August, with the overall average during summer hovering in the low- to mid-70s. Seattle hit a record in…
How Does An HVAC System Work
How an air conditioning unit works is not much different from how a heating system works. The air intake receives the warm air from your indoor vicinity. This will pass through the evaporator coil. The transfer will then cool the air. The refrigerant gas will go through the condenser unit outdoors. And finally, it will…
Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality and How to Resolve Them
How much time do you spend indoors on a daily basis? A majority of Americans stay indoors for a significant amount of time every day. Whether it’s at home, at work, or in school, all of these places are sources of indoor pollutants that cause specific health issues. If you suffer from allergies, this scenario…
Home Heating Basics: Residential Boiler Systems
Home heating systems are a fantastic innovation, bringing comfort to families around the world. When the winter season begins, you immediately appreciate how convenient it is to have central heating. The heart of a heating system is the appliance responsible for producing heat. In most households around the US, this is either a furnace or…
Instant Hot Water Dispenser System: Should You Install One
By definition, an instant hot water dispenser system refers to a system or appliance that instantly delivers hot water at the point of use. The water temperature coming from a hot water dispenser is around 201 °F or close to the boiling point. But there is much confusion on what it means to have an…
An FAQ Guide: Finding The Right HVAC Company
Finding a truly great HVAC company can be a challenge. You shouldn’t allow just anyone to come in and work on your air conditioning or another component of your HVAC system. One way to make your search simpler is by asking yourself a series of questions when you’re considering a few different HVAC companies. Keep watching for…
Heat Pump Life Expectancy In Seattle: How Long Do They Last
The weather in the Seattle area has a significant effect on a heat pump life expectancy in the Pacific Northwest. When the area experiences longer and colder winters, the heat pump runs longer, which can shorten its lifespan. Seattle’s climate is temperate, marine, or oceanic. It’s characterized by a few days of freezing cold in…
(Not) Keeping Your Cool: Signs You Need a New HVAC System
Are you starting to realize that your home is not as cool and comfortable as it used to be? You might consider lowering the temperature on your thermostat, turning on ceiling fans, and wearing as few clothes as possible inside. You might also need a new HVAC system. While we realize these units are expensive, unfortunately,…
A Homeowner’s Guide To Air Duct Repair Or Replacement
Did you have that one room in your home that didn’t warm up this winter? The one where you walked in and noticed a chill in the air, unlike the rest of the house? The weather is warming up in the Seattle area, and you’re letting your furnace rest. It’s time to think about that…
Why High-Efficiency is Important For A Home Furnace
Imagine what it was like centuries ago when the only way to keep warm during winter was to huddle in front of a fireplace. Today, most homes have a central heating system where all you need to do is switch on a thermostat, and you’ll be cozy throughout the season. Because it is so convenient,…
What SEER Rating Should I Buy For Our HVAC System
Homeowners today are keen to have appliances and home fixtures that conserve energy. So now, consumers have to understand the SEER rating for air conditioning units. The U.S. government introduced a standard mandating that residential A/C systems made after 2005 should have a seasonal energy efficiency of 13 as the minimum. The regulation was further…