Does my Air Conditioner need service?
When does my Air Conditioner need service? Signs that an AC System is in need of service Most homeowners don’t think about the maintenance of their air conditioning systems until it fails. We recommend...
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A Note About Air Filters A-1 American recommends changing your air conditioner’s air filters every couple of months. Delaying changing the filter risks dust entering the appliance and duct system, and...
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Which way should a ceiling fan turn in the summer?
By: Brian L, General Manager A-1 American Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Which way should a ceiling fan turn in the summer? It’s hot outside, and with the humidity, it feels even hotter....
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Insulation Helps your Air Conditioner in the Hot Summer Months
By: Brian L, General Manager A-1 American Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Insulation Helps your Air Conditioner in the Hot Summer Months Do you know how much insulation is in your...
View ArticleEnergy saving tip tip for summer HVAC
By: Greg E. If you are going to be away from the home during the day keep your blinds closed and drapes pulled tight. Please run your ceiling fan or floor fan on low. The electricity is minimal (same...
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Hurricanes and Your HVAC Ductwork
Hurricanes and Your HVAC Ductwork Hurricane or flash flooding tips for homeowners: Make sure all ductwork is off the ground and properly attached. The Flex type duct is not waterproof and...
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Is your HVAC system prepared for a Hurricane?
It’s Hurricane season and now is the time to prepare and protect your property and ensure the safety of your family. The experts are forecasting an active or extremely active season this year. Is...
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What is Heat Index?
What is Heat Index and why is it important to you? Did you know that Heat is one of the leading weather-related killers in the United States, resulting in hundreds of fatalities each year? What is a...
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The Dangers of Huffing and Your Air Conditioner – Part 2
The Dangers of Huffing and Your Air Conditioner – Part 2 How to Lock Your AC Unit In our previous Blog The Dangers of Huffing and Your Air Conditioner, we defined Huffing as the term used for sniffing...
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Before Calling for Air Conditioning Repair
Before calling for Air Conditioning Repair, you can check a few things 1st! It happens to all homeowners at one time or another. You come home and the cool air you were expecting is just not...
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How Cold Can Air Conditioning Get?
Unless you live way up north, it’s pretty hard to get through summer with just iced tea and a box fan. An air conditioning system is the only effective cooling option when outdoor temperatures exceed...
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5 Regular Maintenance Tips for HVAC Systems
Your HVAC system won’t run indefinitely without some attention. Follow these five steps to keep your heating and cooling system working efficiently: 1. Prepare for Summer and Winter Unless you live in...
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A New HVAC Unit Can Boost Your Home’s Value
If your current HVAC system is at least 10 years old, it’s time to consider replacing it, and if you’ve never installed central air, now is the time to take the plunge. Although the housing and...
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What do all the HVAC abbreviations mean?
What do all the HVAC abbreviations mean? Let’s start with what an Acronym means. It is the abbreviation of a word using the first initial in each word. HVAC stands for Heating Ventilation and Air...
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Teach Your Kids about Energy Savings
Energy savings is about more than just saving money on your energy bills. There is a great personal gain that comes from conserving electricity to help our environment. Teach Your Kids about Energy...
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Insulation Helps your Air Conditioner in the Hot Summer Months
By: Brian L, General Manager A-1 American Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Insulation Helps your Air Conditioner in the Hot Summer Months Do you know how much insulation is in your home’s attic,...
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Common Air Conditioning DIY Mistakes
Problems Arise When Homeowners Try to Fix Their Own Air Conditioning Malfunctions Because many an HVAC Newport News Va company charges an arm and a leg for their services, homeowners often try to save...
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Free, Fast Ways to Stay Cool in Hot Weather
Temporary Cooling Tips and Techniques For 27 years, A-1 American Services has been supplying the Hampton Roads region with quality air conditioning experts to repair their broken AC units as quickly...
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Inside an Air Conditioner
Inside an Air Conditioning System The main purpose of an HVAC (Heating,Ventilating, and Air Conditioning)system is to provide the inside of a building with, “Conditioned Air” so that the air stays...
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Air Conditioning – A History Lesson
Air Conditioning- A History The battle for comfortable living in the face of hot weather is one that has been raging since the earliest days of humankind. This article explores the evolution of air...
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