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By Forquer Heating
March 26, 2018 Category: Air Conditioning, Maintenance

During a hot summer day in Akron, theres no better escape from the blazing sun and humidity than a nice cool air-conditioned house. Regular a/c maintenance....

By Forquer Heating
February 27, 2018 Category: Air Conditioning

It may seem counterintuitive, but the truth is this: buyers can find the best deals on new air conditioners in Akron/Canton from late February into late March.

By Forquer Heating
September 27, 2017 Category: Ductwork, Heating, Air Conditioning

Making the best use of all the spaces in your home often leads to a common question - Should I add ductwork to a three-season room to make it usable year-round?

By Forquer Heating and Air Conditioning
August 28, 2017 Category: Air Conditioning, SEER Rating

While the hot, humid summers of Ohio call for air conditioning, understanding the best unit to meet the needs of any home proves to be a foreign language to many. What is a SEER Rating?

By Admin
June 28, 2017 Category: Thermostats, Air Conditioning

Living in Ohio, you know how inconsistent the temperatures outside can be. One day, the air conditioner is up full blast and the next its off completely. It can be hard to keep your house at a regulated temperature that is comfortable for the entire family, especially if youre only turning your AC on the day of high temperatures. So, how do you prepare your AC for those hot summer days? Prepare for Hot Temperatures the Night Before If youve checked the weather and you know a hot day is approaching, you can prepare by turning your air conditioner on the night before. Unlike your car, your entire home needs time to get the temperature down to a comfortable setting. Avoid overworking your AC by turning it on the night before hot temperatures approach. This will give your unit enough time to cool down your home. The Set It and Forget It Rule If you havent already, we recommend investing in a Nest learning thermostat or a smart thermostat. A Nest learning thermostat with the set it and

By Admin
March 28, 2017 Category: Air Conditioning

As the weather in Ohio gets warmer and spring begins to approach summer, it may seem tempting to turn your air conditioning on and avoid the slightest hint of heat. In fact, sometimes people like to turn it on the second it gets up to 65 degrees on that early April day and then try to keep it running throughout the night when the temperatures drop back into the 50s. However, the air conditioner should only be on if the temperature outside is 65 degrees or above, and the idea is to only use it if the thermostat starts hitting 70 degrees. There are several reasons not to run an air conditioner when it is below this temperature or too early in the season: 1. Damaging your air conditioners oil Air conditioners have a part called a compressor, which true to its name compresses the refrigerant, a substance that is used to cool down the air in your home. This allows the refrigerant to circulate through tubes inside the air conditioner, and drives the heat-transfer process that leads to the

By Jim Forquer Jr.
April 08, 2016 Category: Air Conditioning

Q:I have air conditioning, but it is still very hot up there all summer. Is there anything I can do with my current air conditioner to make the upstairs cooler?

By Jim Forquer Sr
March 22, 2016 Category: Air Conditioning, Tonnage

Your 2-ton air conditioner may only weigh 170 lbs but it removes 24,000 BTU's per hour of heat from your house. Tonnage refers to a rate of cooling.

By Jim Forquer Sr
March 09, 2016 Category: Air Conditioning, Air Filter

I change my furnace air filter in the winter and the summer because I have air conditioning. Is there a filter on my air conditioner outside that needs cleaned or replaced?

By Jim Forquer Jr.
March 04, 2016 Category: Air Filter, HVAC, Air Conditioning, Furnace

When it comes to maintaining your home, people often forget about two unseen and often unheard appliances; your furnace and air conditioner. Besides it being important to maintain those pieces of equipment at least once a year, it is extremely important to change your filter at least once a month (depending on the type of filter or type of air cleaning equipment that is attached to your HVAC system). Most filter systems are located to the right or left of the furnace, attached to the return air trunk. The air in the return air trunk is pulled from various areas of the home down through the large trunk and passes through the filter just before entering back into the furnace. It is very important to know the type of filter you have in place in order to know how often it should be changed. On average, if you have a 1 thick filter, it should be changed once a month. It could need changed more if you have pets, or if there is something that creates more dust or dirt in the air. Keeping a