Air Conditioning Articles

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air.  Below are some air conditioning basics.

The US Department of Energy (DOE) says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Michigan. At Field Plumbing & Heating, we take energy efficiency seriously.

Aside from the professionals, like ours at Field Plumbing & Heating, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?

When your air conditioner (AC) is running at peak efficiency, you win.

Not only will your electric bills in Michigan be cheaper––your AC system will last longer. Plus, your equipment will be operating at its best, so you will experience maximum comfort.

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Lawrence without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

Be sure you take the time to perform basic maintenance regularly as well as invest in a professional AC tune-up at least once a year.

Looking for additional methods to stop allergens from inhabiting your home? Field Plumbing & Heating has a team of home comfort experts ready to find the perfect solution for your lifestyle.

Sometimes, life moves incredibly fast. You could have sworn you just bought your air conditioner. But lately, it doesn’t seem to be working so well. You check the box and are shocked to find out you’ve had it for a decade. Where did the time go?

Everyone loves to save money, and it’s a good idea to review different aspects of your budget now and again to see if there are more opportunities you have missed in the past.

At Field Plumbing & Heating, we understand that depending on your AC to run efficiently is crucial to helping you get the good night’s sleep you deserve.

It’s normal for your air conditioner to create some noise when running—that simply means it’s working. Although older units are typically louder than newer ones, all air conditioning noises are not the same.

In the heat of the summer, it’s easy to assume that bigger is better when it comes to air conditioning (AC) systems. Obviously, if you have an air conditioner that’s too small in your Lawrence home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly. 

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Field Plumbing & Heating, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Paw Paw.

When you think of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, you probably think of the furnace and air conditioner (AC) equipment inside, an air conditioner component outside, and a network of ducts running throughout your Coloma home. 

We at Field Plumbing & Heating want you to know all about your cooling system and what it takes for your trusted investment to keep running efficiently for years to come.

It’s the first really hot day of summer in Paw Paw when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?