Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning.

While there are multiple reasons your AC may not being blowing cool air, one of the more common reasons can be due to: low refrigerant, a dirty air filter, a circuit breaker can be off, clogged drain line, or simply the system is turned off.

You should service your unit in both spring and fall.

HVAC systems are comprised of several parts, some of which, for example the filters, coils and fins, require regular maintenance each year to keep the system functioning effectively and efficiently. Neglecting your HVAC system can cause poor performance and increased energy usage, which can directly impact your monthly bill. https://www.energy.gov/energysaver/maintaining-your-air-conditioner

If you have a 1" filter, you should change it every 30 days. If you have a 4" filter, you should change it every 3-6 months depending on the environment. People with pets and young children may need to change the filters more frequently.

We offer Honeywell and April Aire filters.

You can leave your thermostat on whatever is most comfortable for you, if it can't keep you comfortable please call us.

Yes. We recommend smart thermostats as they are more energy efficient and will save you money.

We do extensive testing and manual heat loads, per manual J requirements, to properly size a system. The manual J calculations is the most precise measurement available because it considers factors like: square footage, climate zone, ductwork, number and style of windows, natural shade or sunlight, number of people using space, heat- generating appliances.

At least a 15 seer for heat pumps and 16 seer for gas. You'll want to look for the energy star certification. Units marked Energy star can save you up to 20% on energy bills.

Upgrade air filtration, seal airlock systems, clean your system, in some cases UV lights will keep coils and blowers clean. Replace filters, and an increasingly popular choice is adding air purifiers. Or simply call Blue Collar HVAC and we'll get you all fixed up!

According to EPA you should have your duct cleaned every 3-5 years.

It is drawing too much amperage, or may have loose ground at the breaker box. It should be checked out by a professional.

Yes, every house should have surge protection.

No. You can raise the thermostat a few degrees higher, but never power down your unit unless you are opening all windows. Turning it off and on, uses more Energy, spoils food in pantries, and causes other heat generated appliances to overwork.

HRV transfers heat, and ERV transfers both heat and moisture.

Seer is the ratio developed when the cooling output of the system, over an average cooling season, is divided by total energy used. More simply, SEER is representative of how much energy and money the unit requires to operate effectively over a single year.