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Are Your HVAC Units Ready for the Summer?

With summer just around the corner, it’s definitely the right time to think about all the things that you should take care of to ensure that your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning unit is in its top form.
When you make an effort to make your HVAC unit and your home complement each other, you will find that saving money on your utility bill is possible. If you are trying to avoid having to replace your current unit, you can make sure that it keeps going for years by regularly checking that it’s not overworked unnecessarily or running overloaded. Doing so will also result in a more comfortable home with just the perfect temperature, regardless of the temperature outside.
Here are some ways you can ensure you have a summer-ready HVAC unit:
Check the Filter
This is the first thing that you should do when inspecting your HVAC unit. Depending on the kind of system that you have, you may have to use a disposable filter or a permanent one. If yours use disposable filters, you should replace the air filter at least once every month. For other filters, regular cleaning (monthly) can help you keep things running smoothly. If you have pets at home or there are smokers in your house, you may have to clean or replace your filters more often.
Once you have a clean or fresh air filter, your HVAC unit won’t have any dirt or dust blocking the cool air from circulating around your home.
Examine the Outdoor Area
If it’s applicable, you should go outside and check your HVAC unit from there. Make sure that the area is free from any debris. If there are branches, leaves, or other items blocking the area around your air conditioner, you have to clear it away. It will be helpful if you do not grow shrubs near the unit. This is especially important during autumn, but not just during that season. It should be a year-long proactive routine. As a rule of thumb, you should have an open space of about two feet surrounding your HVAC unit to make sure no debris is getting inside the machine.
Maximize Air Flow Inside the House with Fans
Strategically placing different kinds of fans all throughout the house can make a big difference in the level of comfort inside your house. There are various options for you, including desk fans, floor fans, and ceiling fans, among others.
Ceiling fans are among the best things you can have throughout the house. Make sure that they are set to rotate clockwise during the summer so the air will flow downward and prevent heat from rising up. You can reverse the rotation when it begins to cool off again.
Have a Programmable Thermostat
If you want to see positive changes in your energy bill, one of the best things you can do is to install a programmable thermostat. Newer technologies made it possible for you to customize the air conditioning schedule in your home even when you’re out.
Depending on the kind of weather, as well as your personal schedule, you can adjust the temperature inside your house. If you’re going to be out for a while, you can schedule your unit to turn off automatically or allow the indoor temperature to rise a bit. This can both help you save money and prevent your air conditioning unit from working too hard during the hottest months.
When summer starts this year, you want to be ready to enjoy the warmer temperature. Make the necessary adjustments to your air conditioner now to keep your HVAC unit running efficiently during these months.
This is the second time we have had Twintech to our house. A couple of summers ago they were in for an issue with our air conditioning. This time it was our furnace having an issue. It was shutting off randomly and not coming back on. Greg came right away and took the time to investigate thoroughly and explain what was going with the furnace. Both times I have been thoroughly impressed with their speed, customer service, and quality of work. I HIGHLY recommend Twintech.
Extremely happy.
So we were in no rush to replace our old units and took the time to do some research and get a number of quotes.
Twintech came in at around the middle of the pack for price but what convinced us to go with them was Bob, the representative that came to our house. Bob was by far the most professional of all the reps that we met with. He took the time to explain everything, what would work best for us and why. He really did seem very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about his stuff.
As promised on the day of install the crew showed up on time and got to work with minimal impact on us
..they were professional, clean, tidy and got the system up and running ahead of schedule...they made a couple of adjustments to the system to optimize it for our house.
The crew left the house clean and tidy.
Bob the rep showed up to check in and give us a few tips ..
It's been a week since install and all is good.
Our overall experience with Twintech has been excellent from start to finish and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them.
Thank u.
It was a refreshing experience interacting with the Twintech team. From Bob, the sales consultant, who articulated in layman's terms all the options available and reasons for making any selection. This was done without the prevailing pressure tactics so commonplace today.
Before proceeding Mitch, the technician, at our request conducted a service check on our 30 yr old furnace. His report was positive indicating no urgency to replace it. Again no pressure tactics.
Three days after first meeting with Bob, the installation team of Greg and
Spencer completed the installation within the planned time frame.
A very professional, courteous and transparent team which delivered on their promise. I highly recommend Twintech.
Initial contact with sales resulted in an immediate response, which led to a timely installation. Both sales and installers were all very professional. I have no hesitation in recommending TWINTECH.
I had a great experience with TwinTech. The company offered a reasonable quote, and performed a quick and clean installation. The installer Greg was experienced, professional and courteous. He explained the services he performed and gave recommendations on maintain the new furnace.
The salesman Bob was honest
and professional and educated me on how to achieve optimal performance.
All communication from them was quick and they came the following day. I was pleased with the service and would recommend them.
From quote, to installation, to follow up, Twintech provided excellent service. I would highly recommended their services.
I had a really great experience with these guys. The salesman Bob was clearly very knowledgeable about everything to do with heating and cooling a home, spent a lot of time with us going over the details of the job, never rushed us and came back after the install to make sure we were happy. The installation crew was excellent, they covered the floors all the way from outside down to the basement furnace room, kept the place clean, got the work done on time and were very friendly. Ive got 15 years in the contracting/ construction industry and these guys are one of the most professional companys Ive dealt with. Great company!
Had great service and clean-up was good. Was happy with my salesman. They were very friendly and helpful. I needed a new furnace as our was over 20 years old. The furnace and air-conditioner work great and they are very quiet. I am very pleased with the service and product I received.
Met with Dave for the sales process and he was great about explaining and going over everything to us. The install happened very quickly and the team were super professional and friendly. We are very happy with this company and their services and we definitely recommend them to others. Thankful my sister recommended them to me!
Reviews for Twintech were good, and they did not disappoint. After an initial visit to discuss the suitable AC unit for replacement, an installation date was available in just a couple of days, and everything was installed without a hitch. Highly recommended
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We are very happy to recommend this company to everyone. Our furnace broke down on Sunday morning. We phoned them and before noon Grant the owner showed up. He worked on the furnace for about a hour not wanting to give up to fix the problem. The furnace was 17 years old. I was the one talking about replacing it. End result was the next day it was all done. On the Sunday Bob came over with heaters to warm up the house. We decided to replace the water heater at the same time. Thanks Grant for the excellent work. Thumbs up.
Right on time. Explained how to work the HRV in a different way so the house would not be so dry. Changed my whole house water filter for me as well. Friendly, helpful, caring service!
Very pleased with the professional service that TwinTech Heating and Cooling provided in replacing my furnace. I got several quotes from different service providers. Their price was excellent and they explained the features very well. We are very glad we went with TwinTech and highly recommend their services.
We were new homeowners in need of a second opinion. TwinTech Heating & Cooling were Amazing and professional. Very knowledgeable and great service all around. Recommend to anyone looking for honest and reliable services. Treated with respect and care. Thank you Greg, Mitch and Bob!
TwinTech is an excellent and honest company! I called them for a second opinion after being told by another company that I needed to replace my furnace. Turns out this was not the case at all! I did not need a new furnace. TwinTech did not push to make an unnecessary sale and saved me from a huge expense. Bob and Mitch were extremely professional and above all honest! I definitely recommend TwinTech!
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