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!
Understanding How An HVAC Air Handler Works
Understanding How an HVAC Air Handler Works An air handler is a component within an HVAC (heating/ventilation/air conditioning) system designed to boost a home’s air quality and energy efficiency. The air handler unit is quite different from an air conditioner, but this article will cover the key differences between the two pieces of equipment in…
Why Should I Do a Home Energy Audit
If your energy bills keep getting higher instead of going down despite your attempts to follow some energy-saving tips, you might need a home energy audit. A home energy audit or home energy assessment helps homeowners locate where the house is losing money due to loss of energy. It determines how much energy a home…
How Does An Air Conditioner Work To Cool My Home
If you have air conditioning in your home, chances are you will not even bother to know how air conditioners work. You’re satisfied knowing that your air conditioner is functioning normally, preventing you from going crazy when the summer heat invades your home. At the back of your mind, you might think that an air…
How A Smart Thermostat Can Save Homeowners Money On Heating Bills
About half of your energy bills are from cooling and heating your home. It cannot be helped because heating and cooling are essential. Here at Fischer, we take care of our customers. So, we are sharing tips on how to save. One of the ways is to stop fiddling with your thermostat because it can…
Tips For Buying A New Air Conditioner
A central air conditioning unit lasts between 10 and 20 years. Therefore, if your unit’s age is around this time span, you will be buying a new air conditioner soon. New air conditioning units are manufactured with new specifications, standards, and new technologies. It can be confusing, so get some practical advice from an expert…
Advantages Of A Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner
In terms of cooling your entire home or office, many factors have to be considered. One is your budget. Next is the age of your residence or office, as well as the division and size of the rooms. Some buildings will benefit from having the ducted system of a central air conditioning unit. Some homes…
Furnace Air Filters for Seattle Weather: Fixing Problems
As winter approaches, the weather gets cooler and more damp, therefore, homeowners in Bellevue and Seattle neighborhoods must check their heating systems and furnace air filters. It is one of the first components of the furnace to get dirty last year’s use and over the summer. Replacing furnace air filters for fall and winter weather…
Home Furnace Malfunctions: Top Reasons Why Furnaces Fail
The cold season is almost at your doorstep. With temperatures down, chances are you are already using your furnace to keep warm inside the house. If you haven’t done so yet, it is time to have it checked, or you may be one of the homeowners facing furnace malfunctions in Seattle and Bellevue. A host…
Comprehensive HVAC System Maintenance Checklist
Today, the world is going gaga over two things: climate change and global warming. Clearly, these two factors are the next big threat to human lives and the lives of millions of other living beings on Earth. Scientists believe that global warming can be averted by massive and combined efforts of men and women all over the…
Fixing and Lighting Furnace Pilot Light for Seattle Homes
Some furnaces are so sensitive that the slightest breezes can make the system’s pilot light go out. It is not a minor issue because the furnace can stop working when the thermostat is set too high. However, it is no cause for despair because fixing and lighting furnace pilot light for Seattle homes is something…
Furnace Maintenance Is Critical For Seattle & Bellevue Neighborhoods
Furnace maintenance is critical in Seattle and Bellevue areas before the cold season starts; otherwise, you’ll feel the chill during the day or night if your furnace fails to operate. Even if the winter is mild, there will be days and nights that will be extremely cold, so it’s good to schedule furnace maintenance before…
Top Benefits of Ductless Heating
Having a heating system, as we all know, is a necessity. This becomes an especially important commodity for climate and weather that can be either unbearably cold or warm. One particularly popular type of system is the ductless heat pump. But what exactly are its advantages when compared to its counterparts? Here Are A Few…