Air Conditioning Articles

Poudre Valley Air is always eager to educate our Loveland area customers on heating and cooling home care. Whether you have an AC, furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini split, we want you to get the most out of your investment.

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Wyoming 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. 

When the weather gets really hot in Cheyenne, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Many common problems with air conditioning systems can arise. Our team at Poudre Valley Air wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve these air conditioning issues so you and your family can stay cool this summer.

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 Greeley home, you will not be able to keep your temperatures consistently low even if the unit is running constantly.

Our Poudre Valley Air team can help you learn more about current split-system models as well as help you evaluate whether your current system requires repair or replacement.

Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in Greeley. It’s easy to bump things like an air conditioner tune-up down the priority list, both in terms of time and money. It’s very likely you have higher priorities requiring more urgent attention than an air conditioner that seems to be working just fine.

But properly maintaining your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is the difference between your air conditioner helping with those allergies and it aggravating them. Poudre Valley Air specializes in air conditioners. Contact us with any questions you may have or assistance you may need.

When an air conditioner (AC) turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

When it’s time to invest in a major home appliance like an air conditioner (AC), you want to be well informed. The good news is technology has made it easy to gather a great deal of information in a short period of time. The bad news is there are so many makes and models of air conditioners available, the entire process can get quickly overwhelming.

Do you need a new air conditioning system for your home? Our team wants to assist you with financing options to help replace your AC.

When the weather gets really hot in Fort Collins, the last thing you want is a broken air conditioner. Many common problems with air conditioning systems can arise. Our team at Poudre Valley Air wants you to be aware, prepared, and ready to solve these air conditioning issues so you and your family can stay…

The ductless system works, obviously, with no ducts, unlike a traditional air conditioner that uses them to carry air to your home’s vents. Instead, this system has an outdoor condenser unit located against the house or building. This makes it highly adaptable to many rooms and needs.

Maybe you have already heard of the mandates set by US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding your home’s air conditioner refrigerant. Or maybe you haven’t. Either way, since our Poudre Valley Air professionals are getting asked these questions more frequently from Colorado homeowners, we thought sharing them and their answers may be beneficial to you.

Now that summer is here, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills? The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Colorado. At Poudre Valley Air, we take energy efficiency seriously. We understand sometimes high energy bills are unavoidable when air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months. That’s why our five simple tips for staying cool and using your air conditioner less may help you cut costs and save money on your monthly energy bill.

As a homeowner here in Colorado, 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.

Poudre Valley Air understands that air conditioning is crucial for comfort in your daily life here in Greeley, CO. A well maintained AC unit, with yearly inspections and monthly filter changes, can last up to 10 or 15 years.

Seasonal allergies are a burden for many. Air conditioners, or ACs, when properly maintained, can noticeably reduce symptoms for allergy sufferers.

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.

At Poudre Valley Air, we’re often asked, “Do air conditioners kill off mold?” This is a common misconception. A properly maintained and functioning air conditioner (AC) can decrease the likelihood of mold growth.

Air conditioning isn’t exactly a stimulating topic to bring up at parties. It’s not something most people think about too excessively. But at Poudre Valley Air, we’re obsessed with it!

An air conditioner, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Poudre Valley Air, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned once a year.

Summer is quickly approaching. On the most scorching of days, the last thing you’ll want to worry about is your HVAC system breaking down.

Your air conditioning unit will always make some noise when running, and older units are louder than newer ones, so consider the age of your unit before getting too concerned about the noise that it is making. At Poudre Valley Air, we recommend a maintenance inspection at least once a year to inspect the health…

What happens when you turn on your AC unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this might be happening, but we know it is not acceptable here in Fort Collins. We want to keep you cool at Poudre Valley Air, so here are a few simple things that you can…

SEER is a term that gets thrown around a lot in reference to air conditioning (AC) products. As a homeowner, it’s helpful to know what it means. SEER is an acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. Essentially, it’s a rating system that allows you to quickly determine an air conditioner’s energy efficiency. Its rating is…

An air conditioner is a standard appliance in interior comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Poudre Valley Air, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the appliances you…

The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At Poudre Valley Air, we take energy efficiency seriously. Here in Poudre Valley we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on your…

A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects of this, as well as the solutions, are the same. The ice build up on your AC unit creates an inability to cool…