Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Archive for the ‘Bozeman, MT’ Category

3 Great Benefits of Heater Maintenance

Monday, March 9th, 2020
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While we often mention springtime as being perfect for air conditioning maintenance, it’s also a great time for heater maintenance in Bozeman as well. It’s not just because temperatures are starting to warm up so you don’t have to worry about going an hour or two without heat, but technicians tend to be more easily available during milder seasons like spring and fall.

No, our team isn’t free because nobody wants to call us, but every HVAC contractor tends to get a higher volume of calls and service requests during the hottest or coldest months of the year. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to have routine maintenance performed on your heater and you notice the ice melting on a warming spring day, then give our team a call. You can also explore how to avoid heating repairs this season by scheduling proactive maintenance during the off-season.

Once you call us, then we can begin to explore the unique benefits that come from a service like this.

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How to Safely Utilize a Gas Furnace

Monday, February 24th, 2020
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We’re not going to give you a detailed description of how to take your gas furnace apart safely since that’s a job reserved for a professional technician. Instead, what we would like to talk about is the way that a homeowner can safely operate their system in the meantime when you don’t need the help of a professional.

Some homeowners get instantly turned off by the idea of having a gas burner in their home to provide heat, particularly because they don’t actually know how to utilize them as safely as they’re advertised. While true, gas is being burned in your furnace and that is essentially combustion and producing fire and gases, a furnace is set up precisely to mitigate the flames and gas in order to only provide your home with warm fresh air.

Still unconvinced? Good. We’re going to go into detail about the safety of your gas furnace in Bozeman and let you in on some operating tips to keep yourself safe and happy!

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Come Say Hello at the SWMBIA Expo!

Monday, February 24th, 2020

Every year one of the largest trade shows in Montana happens here, and we’d love to see you there. With people looking all over to remodel their homes, build new additions, survey home design, and dream about the possibilities of homeownership, it’s an excellent place to be!

SWMBIA, or the Southwest Montana Building Industry Association, is the number one advocate for communities in Southwest Montana. It’s a trade organization for the residential home building and remodeling industry. With shows like SWMBIA, it better connects Montana homeowners to us so we can help fix your home solutions more easily. Locating local, reputable HVAC contractors can be difficult without the help of an organization that can help you stay connected.

Better yet, the home show is free to attend!

Our crew will be there with all of our equipment and HVAC units that could be yours with a quality technical installation. Whether you’re coming to invest in an affordable HVAC solution for your home, or looking to improve your indoor air quality, come and say hello!

Enter our contest!

Win a Hot/Cold Rejuvenation Package! Take one of our Coleman coolers with chilled microbrews to a hot springs spa getaway! Come meet and speak with Ambient Air Solutions at the SWMBIA Expo for more details.

Where Can You Find Us

You’ll be able to find us this year at the SWMBIA Home Show on March 21 and March 22, 2020. Look for our booth and we’ll give you a warm welcome. It will be at the Montana State University Brick Breeden Fieldhouse.

Take a look at the SWMBIA website here, or visit the show’s schedule and see pictures from previous years.

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Save Money with a Heat Pump

Monday, January 27th, 2020
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We know, your friends or neighbors will tell you that heat pumps actually cost money to invest in—but that’s only one side of the coin. What people don’t often know, is that from usage costs to increases in efficiency, and versatile cooling as well, heat pumps can save an incredible amount of money and end up paying for themselves when homeowners have them correctly installed.

While we pride ourselves on being trustworthy, we understand that not everyone out there will just take our word for it. That’s why we’d like to go into a little bit of detail about how a heat pump increases efficiency, and where exactly its strengths lie, so that we can fully inform you on whether or not it might be right for your home. Don’t pass up the chance to install a heat pump in Bozeman, MT unless you’re absolutely sure that it wouldn’t work for your home.

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Upgrade Your Heater with a New Thermostat

Monday, January 13th, 2020
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Usually, when we mention smart thermostats, the first image that comes to mind is the T-1000 Terminator from all of our collective bad experiences with science fiction. The problem is, while smart thermostats might not be smart enough to take over the world, they’re absolutely smart enough to make our lives easier and increase the efficiency of our heaters.

So, while we definitely recommend that everyone upgrade to smart thermostats in Bozeman, MT we’d especially like to focus today on convincing any homeowners out there that these systems are absolutely worth the investment. From keeping your home heated to more precise standards, to allowing you the ability to heat your home when you’re not even there, these handy devices really are worth every penny.

Not convinced? Keep reading and we’ll dive pretty deep into the details of what these systems can offer and how well they can help your home.

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Let’s Talk About Air Quality

Monday, December 30th, 2019
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Do you have an air purifier? What about an air filtration system? We’re not here to sell you on one product in specific, but we’re here to generally talk about the lesser-known benefits of indoor air quality systems that can make your life a little better. Whether using an air purifier, an air filtration system, or some combination of both, you and the guests to your home could enjoy easier breathing and an overall higher quality of life than otherwise.

Recently the United States Government has started mentioning that many risks to your health might occur from indoor air quality rather than outdoor quality, contrary to popular belief. While it might be hard to believe for many homeowners, it’s easy to understand for us. From cooking smoke, to pet dander and allergens, to even dust and germs—indoor air quality can become quite a problem for unsuspecting homeowners.

If you’ve ever thought about investing in an air filtration system in Bozeman, MT, keep reading and contact us.

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Heating FAQ: How Often Should I Change My Air Filter?

Monday, December 16th, 2019
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It’s long underwear weather in Bozeman, and while you’re probably happy to be sipping your coffee indoors this morning, imagine how unhappy you’d be if your heater broke down. That’s why we’re always pushing for homeowners to make sure their heaters are happy and healthy, especially during the coldest months of the winter. One key to an efficient and effective heating system is having a clean air filter.

Air filters are our favorite HVAC component to talk about, because they’re an easy way for a homeowner to be involved in the maintenance process. With so many homeowners looking for DIY solutions to things that should be left to professionals, an air filter is something that should be replaced by the owner of the heater.

If you’re asking yourself why air filters are so important to avoid expensive heating service in Bozeman, MT then you’ve come to the right place!

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Advantages of a Tankless Water Heater

Monday, December 2nd, 2019

You wouldn’t be the first person to see this title and exclaim, “What do you mean by a tankless water heater?” The concept can be shocking to anyone who isn’t intimately familiar with water heater technology. We don’t blame you, there are a lot of more entertaining and interesting things out there to think about than water heaters.

However, we’re willing to bet that you do pay clear attention to your home comfort. Tank water heaters just don’t cut it for many homeowners, which is why tankless water heaters in Bozeman, TM are the de-facto alternative for anyone looking to save money or have instant hot water at any given time. We’d like to discuss the various advantages that exist when living in a home with a tankless water heater.

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What Constitutes a Great Maintenance Plan?

Monday, November 18th, 2019
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It gets cold up here in Montana, and we must stay ever vigilant while we light our stoves and furnaces, and get ready to settle in for the winter. For many of our southern neighbors in Florida or Texas, they can make do with a little bit of heat every now and then, but they’ve got warm temperatures all year round. For us, a heater without maintenance can be catastrophic in the winter.

So, while other homeowners might think that a maintenance plan for their heater is optional, we’re heavily implying that it’s not quite as optional for us as you think. A heater breakdown in the middle of the winter can shake up your whole life, cost a lot of money, and even be dangerous with certain weather conditions. Unless you’ve got heater maintenance in Bozeman, MT you’re risking a heater breakdown since you don’t know the condition of your system and a professional hasn’t given you the okay.

So, what does a good maintenance—no, a great maintenance plan, offer?

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Celebrating 10 Years in Business!

Friday, November 8th, 2019

Ten years ago, Ambient Air Solutions was a small company founded by a husband and wife team who wanted to provide quality service in the Gallatin Valley area. Now? We’re a fully established business with over 20 employees that’s so proud of achieving our 10-year anniversary as of November 9th! We couldn’t have made it this far without the support and love from our community and the valuable customers we help each and every day.

Our company’s purpose has always been about providing reliable and trustworthy HVAC service in the Bozeman, MT area. The times might have changed, but our goals haven’t. We’re glad we’ve witnessed just how important reliable customer service and highly trained professionals are in this area.

If you’ve been looking for an excuse to get heating, air conditioning, or anything else installed and serviced, now is a perfect time! Join the league of customers who have chosen us in these 10 years that we’ve been around. We take care of everything from air purifiers to heat pumps, and we even provide a comprehensive maintenance plan to give you peace of mind. Call us today!

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