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…

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…

(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,…

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…

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…

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…