Save Energy Using Programmable HVAC Thermostats

Every HVAC system includes a temperature-regulating device called a thermostat. The device is also used as a switch to turn the HVAC system off or on. Knowing what kind you have installed in your heating or cooling system helps in addressing possible issues you may encounter. In most cases, if you call a technician over…

HVAC Maintenance: Solid Ice In Front of My Air Conditioning Unit

Every home needs a reliable cooling system. Similar to central heating, central cooling means you have to set the thermostat to your desired temperature and allow the system to work efficiently in the background. In spite of this, it is still essential for a homeowner to know how the mechanism works or operates, especially when…

When Is It Time To Recharge The Air Conditioning Unit

The only time most people pay close attention to their air conditioner is when it does not cool the house like normal. Central air conditioners provide continuous cooling of the home. The coolants or refrigerants included in the system are meant to last the lifetime of the air conditioner. This is what normally happens, but…

How To Replace Air Conditioning Filter

The life of your air conditioning unit is extended when you have it serviced and maintained regularly. Like other appliances, it requires cleaning and checkup of its moving parts. It’s a good thing to know how to replace your air conditioning filters. Since this is done frequently, you can save a bit if you know…

Cover Your Air Conditioning Unit

Outside air conditioner units are supposed to be tough to withstand extreme weather conditions. However, just like humans, animals, and plants, they will benefit from some protection during harsh winter weather. Winterizing your outside air conditioning unit will minimize the pressure the unit has to go through. It will not cost much, but preparing your…

To Buy Or Not To Buy An Air Conditioning System In Seattle

A fortnight ago, I stumbled upon a tech article that read something like this: “It’s always nice to have something and not use it, then want something and not have it.” The above lines may not be verbatim to what I read, but the idea is. Think about it. Most of the luxury products we…

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…

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…

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…