In the 1840s, physician and inventor Dr. John Gorrie of Florida proposed the idea of cooling cities to relieve residents of “the evils of high temperatures.” Energy.gov This statement kicked off the beginning of a family tree of innovations that would lead us to more comfortable homes, healthier hospitals and even drive innovation for green … Continue reading “The History of AC”
Read MoreWe know it is cold outside. Your heater is on and keeping you cozy while your AC sits unused, waiting for the summer. There is another season other than summer and winter you need to know about and it’s called rebate season. Rebate season is when rebates become available from manufacturers. They allow homeowners who … Continue reading “Don’t Sweat The Summer”
Read MoreWinter is descending upon your home and the temperature is dropping quickly. You turn your thermostat to heat and set it to a reasonable 72 degrees. You wake the next morning and crawl out from underneath the warm covers only to be greeted by your very cold home. You wrap yourself in a blanket and … Continue reading “Help, My Furnace Is Broken”
Read MoreWe all know that feeling. It’s a hot Texas night and the AC seems to have given up on you. You look into the faces of your family. You can see it written all over their faces as the sweat slowly begins to bead on their foreheads. It is about to be a miserable night. … Continue reading “Rain, Sleet, Snow, Middle of the Night or Early in the Morning 24 Hour Emergency Repairs and Service”
Read MoreSmart thermostats are becoming more common. With this comes some confusion about which wall mounted A.I. (artificial intellegence) you want in your home. We here at Acme AC in Longview, Tyler, Kilgore and the surrounding East Texas areas, want to help usher you into the future. It may not be Star Trek yet but telling … Continue reading “Smart Thermostat – What You Need To Know”
Read MoreAC repairs can be expensive and unexpected. A number of issues could be the cause for repair such as a burned out blower motor, a leaking condenser coil, or algae in the drip pan. Often you find yourself needing a second opinion, if only to make sure that the repairs are actually what needs to … Continue reading “Acme AC – A Second Opinion”
Read MoreElectric furnaces are less expensive than a gas furnace. They also are easier to install making them an excellent choice if you are not is colder climates.
Read MoreYou have plenty to do and remember between soccer games and home maintenance. Being able to scratch one more thing off your list is always welcome. Recently, one of our suppliers developed a new innovation to an everyday product, the air filter. The new Filtrete™ Smart Air Filters by 3M uses a Bluetooth sensor and … Continue reading “Smart Air Filters – What You Need To Know”
Read MoreThere are six common problems that can plague a furnace. A clogged air filter can cause the system to work much harder than needed and causes it to lose efficiency. Most pilot lights are electronic ignitions, but there are still some that have a constant flame. Most systems have safety features in place that will … Continue reading “Six Common Furnace Problems”
Read MoreMost people find that spring is the peak allergy season. With pollen and all manner of animals moving about, summer is saturated with allergic opportunities. The winter for some, if not most, holds its own allergy perils. When winter comes and we shut our homes up tight, the cooler weather promotes mold, and in East … Continue reading “Winter Allergens”
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