For those who live in Bluffdale, Utah or other nearby areas, the dryness of this climate is well-known. Utah is primarily a desert, after all, and this means the air tends to be particularly dry – and for some homes, this leads to a need or desire for a humidifier of some type, whether for […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the common causes of a musty, mildew-y smell emanating from your outdoor AC unit or any of the other HVAC ducts or vents in your home. This odor, which is easy to identify once you’ve smelled it for the first time, could […]
The current spring period is one where many homeowners are starting up their air conditioner units again for the year in Herriman and other parts of Utah, and there are a few minor issues that may crop up around this time in some situations. One example: An AC unit that has a musty, unpleasant odor […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on US Department of Energy efficiency standards and regulations for various areas of the country. Depending on where you live, the technical requirements for your HVAC system will differ slightly from other regions of the US, and homeowners who are […]
While many are not aware of it, did you realize that the area where you live in the United States has a direct impact on the HVAC products available to you? This is just one of several impacts of the US Department of Energy's minimum energy efficiency standards that have been introduced and updated over […]
During any season of the year, heating and air needs within the home are something of a give-and-take between homeowners and HVAC professionals. There are certain basic HVAC issues, such as a filter change, that can and should be performed by homeowners – but there are also other potential issues, such as duct issues, furnace […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the basics on common indicators that your home’s furnace is experiencing problems. While there are a few such problems that might take place during the upcoming winter season, luckily nearly all of them can be fairly easily detected by homeowners with a […]
As we move through the fall and quickly approach the colder Utah winter, homeowners around the state are paying a little more attention to their furnaces. In charge of providing heat throughout the winter, your furnace is one of the most important single HVAC components in your home. At Airtime Heating & Cooling, we’re happy […]
There are a few items out there that are extremely curiously named, and one great example within the home improvement area is duct tape. While this sort of tape is highly useful and should be kept around by all homeowners, it isn’t actually meant for use within HVAC air ducts – and can cause significant […]
In part one of this two-part blog series, we went over some of the unfortunate myths out there surrounding air conditioners. There are sadly a number of such misconceptions out there, largely born of misinformation that’s spread around over the years in an area that’s commonly discussed, including by non-experts At Airtime Heating & Cooling, we’re […]
