Air Conditioning Articles

Ignoring it can lead to higher energy bills, and potentially expensive repairs down the line. Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling can help.

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Groton, as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Massachusetts.

It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Massachusetts home.

A good night’s sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being. Sleep affects everything from your mood and energy levels to your immune system and physical health. That’s why maintaining a comfortable sleeping environment is so important—especially during warm nights when high temperatures can disrupt your rest.

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

Our installers know how to install air conditioning units, heat pumps, and furnaces so that you get the best bang for your buck.

Dust, mold, and other pollutants can build up in your ductwork and filters, circulating throughout your home and affecting your IAQ.

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

Air conditioners have come a long way since they were first invented. Present-day AC units use 30 to 50 percent less electricity to create the same amount of cooling as their 1970s predecessors, according to the US Department of Energy (DOE). Advances in the past 10 years have been significant. In fact, by switching out your decade-old AC, you could subtract 20 to 40 percent from your utility bill.

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Littleton without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.  Below is an AC maintenance checklist.

Take some of the following ideas from our professionals at Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling to heart and make some money-saving resolutions today.

Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC).

Aside from the professionals, like ours at Basnett Plumbing Heating & Cooling, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components? Here are the 4 main components for your Central Air Conditioner.

Looking for additional methods to stop allergens from inhabiting your home? Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC has a team of home comfort experts ready to find the perfect solution for your lifestyle.

It’s the first really hot day of summer when open windows, sun-blocking shades, and the ceiling fans just can’t cut it anymore. You resign yourself to finally turning on your air conditioner (AC)—only to find it blowing warm air, making funny noises, or simply not cooperating at all.

Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC in Westford want you to know all about your cooling system and what it takes for your trusted investment to keep running efficiently for years to come.

When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?

Many reasons can cause an air conditioner to malfunction, resulting in warm or hot air blowing through your vents. Our Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC professionals want to help you diagnose those problems quickly and then get them fixed, so you can cool down your family and your home.

When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Westford home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.

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

For Littleton homeowners, seeing anything leaking inside or outside the home can be somewhat alarming. When water is coming from your air conditioning unit, you may want to pay attention as the leak may be a red flag to a larger problem. Our team at Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC wants to provide you with…

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

Looking to save money on your home’s air conditioning and energy bill? Our team wants to share five simple tips to cut costs this summer.

Spring is the best time to have maintenance done on your home’s air conditioner. Our team in Littleton, MA, suggests getting your unit serviced once a year.