Archive for the air conditioning category
Heating and Air Conditioning Twin Cities
By Dave Trosdahl on January 29th, 2009
The pros at Hoffman Heating and Air Conditioning of Minneapolis, MN install and service a wide variety of heating and air conditioning equipment. Hoffman Heating and Air Conditioning has been known for over 50 years a
a full service contractor able to meet your needs big or small. We only supply quality HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) equipment, like Lennox, along with a custom air duct fabrication shop.
Hoffman Heating and Air Conditioning of the Twin Cities, MN earns an enviable reputation by providing Minneapolis and the surrounding area with the highest quality installation and outstanding service. Hoffman heating & air conditioning air conditioning and heating systems installation and repair is a certified Lennox comfort specialist dealer located in Minnesota. Let Hoffman take care of your family’s comfort needs we’re your total comfort dealer and that is what we have been doing for over 50 years at Hoffman Heating and air conditioning.
Twin Cities Duct Cleaning Minneapolis A/C Cleaning
By Dave Trosdahl on June 8th, 2008
A/C Spring Cleaning Air Conditioner Tune-up
By Dave Trosdahl on April 10th, 2008
At Duct-911.com, we would love nothing more than to be able to help you save energy and save money by lower your heating and cooling costs while still helping you maintain a cool climate inside your home this summer.
A/C Spring Cleaning
When thinking about your furnace or air conditioner it is important to under stand that most central air conditioners have three basic parts:
- Compressor/Condenser – This is the outdoor unit that sits next to your home
- Evaporator/A-coil – an indoor unit which is located in the plenum (the duct work above your furnace).
- Duct work and air vents
Worried About Having a Bad Duct Cleaning Experience?
By Dave Trosdahl on November 1st, 2007
We don’t blame you for being worried. Anytime you hire a stranger to come into your home it can be a little unnerving. And, as in any industry, there are companies that give our industry a bad rap. As a professional air duct cleaning company, I would like to mention a few things regarding hiring air duct cleaning companies. Check with the BBB, ask for RECENT referrals, join Angie’s List. These should be steps you take whenever you hire a service company to come into your home.
Fall is Here – Time for Air Duct Cleaning and Dryer Vent Cleaning
By Dave Trosdahl on September 22nd, 2007
Today is the last day of summer, so that means tomorrow must be the first day of the air duct cleaning and dryer vent cleaning season. Although anytime is a good time to clean your dyer vent or your air ducts, it seems that most people prefer fall. If you are one of those people, you might want to get on the air duct cleaning schedule sooner than later. Our company has already seen a “spike” in business and we expect to have a very busy fall.
What to do When the Electricity Goes Off
By Dave Trosdahl on September 2nd, 2007
Today, with the electric service in most areas being as dependable as it is, some customers response to no power is total confusion. Electric companies say this is even more true in good weather. The fact of the matter is, the power can go off at any time for any number of reasons.
First of all, relax, it’s going to be okay. Even if it is the dead of winter, it takes hours for your house to cool off enough to cause any damage. Under normal circumstances, in winter, your furnace might not run for long periods of time. Besides, electrical power is typically restored in minutes, so other than being an inconvenience, there is usually no need for alarm. In the summer months you will simply be without refrigeration and air conditioning for a few minutes or hours. Simply limit the number of times you open outside doors and try not to open the refrigerator or freezer more than necessary. Everything will be back to normal in no time.
Heating & Cooling Installation Should be Left to the Professionals
By Dave Trosdahl on July 18th, 2007
By asking enough questions and really studying, it is true that nearly anyone can accomplish anything. This is true in the workplace and it is true at home. Often times though, upon completing the task the do-it-yourself-er (or the spouse or co-worker) will say something like; “We should have just hired someone to do it.”
In The HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) world this is especially true. A do-it-yourself (DIY) approach is seldom worth the hassle of learning what installers study for 2 years in college and most importantly gain in the workplace.
In his article “Air Conditioning and Heat Installation Best Left to Experts” , Rolan Jefferson writes; “While just about anyone can fasten parts into place, not only is the efficiency in jeopardy, a faulty air conditioning and heating installation can also put the people in danger.”
Furnace and Air Duct Cleaning
By Dave Trosdahl on April 21st, 2007
Welcome to our blog about furnace cleaning and air duct cleaning. We hope to provide quality information that will help you enjoy cleaner air in your home, as well as energy saving tips. In future posts we will provide information about things like:
- Air duct cleaning techniques
- Furnace maintenance
- air conditioner inspections
- Indoor air quality
- Dryer vent cleaning
- Chimney cleaning
- Allergy information/relief
We hope that you will participate in this blog and help us to create an awareness of the benefits of air duct cleaning. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to give us a call at 651-653-4704. Our knowledgeable staff will be more that willing to help you in anyway they can.
Is Your HVAC System Wasting Money? – Steps to Save Energy
By Dave Trosdahl on April 21st, 2007
Whether you are concerned about rising energy costs, or simply wanting to do your part in conserving energy, here are some tips that will help you conserve energy:
- Switch from incandescent bulbs to high efficiency and florescent bulb
- Clean your HVAC system – clean air ducts, a-coils, furnace filters, air conditioners and the furnace
- Adjust room temperature according to season
- Evaluate energy usage when no one is home
- Make sure all equipment is functioning as designed
- Install weather stripping around doors and windows
These are just a few pointers, some of which are discussed in the San Diego Source’s article ‘30 Easy Ways to Save Energy’:
Spring is Here and it’s Air Duct Cleaning Time!
By Dave Trosdahl on April 20th, 2007
Okay, anytime is a good time to have your air ducts cleaned if your ductwork is dirty. But with winter over, spring is a great time to clean your furnace, air conditioner, dryer vents, and of course your air ducts.
If you are live in Minnesota, your windows have been closed all winter and your furnace has been recirculating much of the same old, stale air. Perhaps you or someone in your house was sick and this winter and of course that means bacteria and other germs. This is often referred to as “sick building syndrome”
Now would be a great time to clean the most important appliances in your home; the furnace and air ducts, the a/c and the clothes dryer.
