Air Conditioning Articles

Install HVAC Zoning for Ultimate Summer Comfort

July 15, 2026

Do you and your family battle over the thermostat on sweltering summer days? One person cranks the AC, and another promptly lowers it. Someone else dials it back up, and someone dials it down. The temperature ping-pongs from cold to warm and warm to cold. It’s a familiar scene in many homes with a…

5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

June 30, 2026

As summer approaches in most residents are all looking to save some pennies wherever possible. So why not start with your costly energy bill? After all, the US Department of Energy says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill.  High energy bills are sometimes unavoidable when air conditioning…

How Does Your Central AC Cool Your Home?

May 15, 2026

Unless you’re an HVAC professional—like the team at —you probably don’t spend much time thinking about your air conditioner or how it works. Yet, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, about 90% of households in the U.S. use air conditioning. So while you may just care that it keeps your , home or business…

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC?

April 30, 2026

As the temperatures begin to rise in , many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners (ACs) for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell? If your AC is producing an unusual odor at startup, you’re not alone. This is…

3 Major Spring AC Maintenance Tips

April 15, 2026

Spring is finally arriving in ! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage. But there’s one essential part of your , home that also needs some TLC this season—your air conditioning (AC) system! Just like you wouldn’t…

Spring Money-Saving Tips for Running Your AC

March 15, 2026

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. Considering how to reduce your energy bills is always a great idea in the springtime. According to the US Department of Energy,…

3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

August 15, 2025

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Maple Grove as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Minnesota.

Does an AC Kill Mold?

July 30, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Minnesota home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

Common AC Problems and Solutions

July 15, 2025

You can save between 5 and 15 percent of the energy used for your air conditioning by changing your filter along with other energy-saving actions.

Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-Up

June 30, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.

Spring AC Maintenance Tips

May 15, 2025

Spring is finally arriving in Minnesota! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.