Air Conditioning Articles

Ductless units are up to 30 percent less expensive to cool and 60 percent less to heat than traditional systems, according to ENERGY STAR®.

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

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Fort Wayne home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear.

Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about. Luckily, our team at Brockman Heating & Air Conditioning is ready to spill the beans. Below are air conditioners: things you may not have known.

It’s summertime in Indiana. The team at Brockman Heating & Air Conditioning hopes you find time to relax with friends and family, taking in the beautiful sunny days.

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.

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

Sometimes, a simple, elegant piece of technology can deliver more with less. Ductless mini splits are a triple threat—compact wall units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation. No ducts required, and no dull whirring noises—they operate in near silence. 

When it’s time to invest in a major home appliance like an air conditioner (AC), you want to be well-informed.

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. Despite your air conditioner’s age, any sound coming from the unit can still be bothersome. If your air conditioner is producing an…

Do you know the health benefits of running your air conditioner while sleeping? Our team wants to share with you the following AC tips.

If your air conditioner stops blowing cool air or stops all together, check to see if your indoor unit is frozen. What exactly will that look like?

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up. Deciding on the ideal time to replace your air conditioning system in New Haven can be…

As a homeowner here in Indiana, it’s always a good idea to learn as much as you can about your appliances. That means knowing their basic operations, what features are included, and if any necessary upkeep is involved. Needless to say, this is no exception for your air conditioning (AC) unit.

If you find mold exists somewhere in your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, particularly in your air conditioner or ductwork, call Brockman Heating & Air for assistance. We can guide you on ridding your home of the mold and help maintain your HVAC system to prevent the mold from recurring.

We at Brockman Heating & Air Conditioning have provided this list of tried-and-true methods to reduce your energy consumption and save you money this season.

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. In the springtime, considering how you can reduce your energy bills is always a great idea.

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Brockman Heating and Air Conditioning, 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 Huntertown.

Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment ensures it’ll run smoothly the way it should when you need it. Investing your time and money in these seasonal maintenance tasks goes a long way to protect both your Indiana home and your HVAC investment, including your wallet. Well-running systems are more energy efficient, so they end up costing you less to run all season long.