Category: Air Conditioning
What is a comprehensive HVAC tune-up & how much does it cost?
It is hard to drive down the street in Minnesota without seeing a billboard advertising the cost of a HVAC tune-up for $59, followed by another ad for a $58 tune-up. Have you ever stopped to ask yourself why AC & HVAC tune-up costs are so inexpensive and becoming cheaper year after year, especially when Read more
3 Reasons Your AC Unit is Freezing Up & What To Do About It
One of the reasons your AC unit may not be functioning properly is that it keeps freezing up. Minnesota residents know what it’s like to deal with the cold, but your AC freezing has nothing to do with our climate.
3 Steps to Prevent Your Air Conditioning Unit from Overheating
There’s nothing better than spending a day soaking up the sun during the summer, whether you enjoy biking, jogging, swimming, or lounging by the pool. But when it’s time to cool down, there’s no bigger disappointment than heading inside to find your home hot and muggy due to your air conditioner unit overheating. Keep Read more
Annual HVAC Maintenance: What Is It, and Why Do I Need It?
Your home’s HVAC system is the most important part of your indoor safety and comfort, and it’s critical that it works constantly and efficiently — especially in our unique climate. Cheaper is most definitely NOT better when it comes to annual HVAC maintenance. How Much Does it Cost to Service HVAC Systems? On average, annual Read more
Coping with a Broken Air Conditioner in Your Home
Air conditioning is the type of convenience that’s easy to forget exists — that is, until it breaks. If you’ve ever found yourself in a situation that involved the sudden loss of home cooling, you know that although your air conditioning won’t kick in, a feeling of desperation certainly will.
How to Prevent Bugs in the Home: An HVAC Guide
You’re not the only one who wants to get into a comfortable building on a hot day. All types of bugs will take the first opportunity to enter your home however they can. Unfortunately, the openings in HVAC systems present an opportunity for creepy crawly creatures to make their way into your home’s interior. You Read more
How HVAC Condenser Coils Work and How to Clean Them
When it comes to central AC maintenance, you’ll want to ensure that the condenser coils are regularly checked. You can find the coils on the outdoor AC unit, otherwise known as the condenser, located directly below the grating/grooves on the unit’s sides. How HVAC Condenser Coils Work The condenser coils play an integral role in Read more
Understanding Why Your Home Isn’t Cooling Properly
Warm summer weather is here again, and if you’re like many of the households across the U.S., chances are you’ve already started running your central air conditioning system. If you’re lucky, your AC will run just fine throughout the entire season. However, many Americans will face AC problems to some degree or another. Below are Read more
What Size Central Air Conditioner Do I Need?
There is no such thing as a “one size fits all” central air conditioner. Homes come in all shapes and sizes, and as a result, central air conditioning equipment does as well. Choosing the incorrect size air conditioner for your home may lead to higher energy bills, discomfort or a mix of both. If you Read more
Sedgwick Partners with Nest from Google for Smart HVAC Control
Saving energy can do more than just save you money, it can also help you keep your home at a more comfortable temperature year-round. At Sedgwick, we’re proud to announce we’ve partnered with Google to help homeowners conserve when and where it matters most. Nest Protect Deals When you buy a high-efficiency Lennox furnace at Read more