Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Bozeman’

How Often Should I Change My Furnace’s Air Filter?

Monday, November 21st, 2022

In our world of video tutorials and DIY shows, homeowners are looking for ways they can be involved in the home maintenance process. Air filters are our favorite HVAC component to talk about because they’re an easy way for a homeowner to be proactive about home maintenance. With a lot of homeowners looking for DIY solutions to things that should only be left to professionals, an air filter is something they can certainly replace on their own.

However, knowing how often an air filter should be replaced is a bit tricky. There are several factors to consider when determining how often to change your air filter. Don’t hesitate to contact us if you have questions about air filter replacement or need to schedule Bozeman HVAC service.

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How Should I Prep My Home For Winter?

Monday, November 14th, 2022

Have you neglected your checklist of things to do before the really cold weather sets in? Perhaps the unseasonably moderate weather has caused you to neglect it. But it’s not too late to prepare your home for winter!

Winter maintenance shouldn’t be neglected, especially here in Montana. From things like water heater and furnace maintenance to making sure your pipes are well insulated, here are things you can do to prepare your home for another bracing winter.

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Correcting the Record on Commercial Heat Pumps

Monday, October 3rd, 2022

When people think of commercial heating in Bozeman, MT, they probably imagine a giant, towering furnace that glows red as it burns gas or wood to produce heat for an entire building. These are images that we see often in horror movies and suspenseful television shows because of how ominous they look–but nobody can deny that a furnace does a great job of keeping a space warm. However, as the industry changes, so too must our outdated view on heating systems.

Furnaces are one of many solutions to industrial heating. When you’re heating that much space, it’s important to know about all of the options and which ones might be more affordable, especially as natural gas prices and electricity costs shift. In our neck of the woods, building owners might think that only a furnace can do the trick during our cold winters, but that’s not really the case anymore!

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Is It Too Late for Ductless AC Maintenance?

Monday, August 8th, 2022

Absolutely not! We want to be very clear that we’re always around to provide maintenance to systems that need them, especially high-quality ductless units. But the truth is that things are more complicated when it comes to ductless heat pumps, and maintenance services in general, so we figured it warranted a blog to discuss some of the more interesting details of this kind of service.

Firstly, if you’re wondering how often your ductless AC in Bozeman, MT requires maintenance, it’s twice a year. More on that later. To ensure your HVAC system transitions smoothly throughout the year, explore our post on preparing for spring.

But then if your next problem is identifying the best times to invest in maintenance, that would be spring and fall. However, as we’ll discuss down below, late maintenance isn’t necessarily that much worse. It’s more about convenience than it is about the integrity of your ductless HVAC technology. So, keep reading so we can discuss this in greater detail!

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Stay Cool and Collected This Summer

Monday, July 11th, 2022

Summertime is upon us, which means we’ve got a plethora of heatwaves, humidity, and everything else that comes with it. Your air conditioner is the first line of defense against those scorching hot temperatures, but it should by no means be your only method of staying cool and calm. Think about it this way, even if you run your AC all day, you still won’t feel good if you’re not staying hydrated and you’re not balancing the comfort of your home.

Today, we’d like to dedicate a blog post to a few tried and tested methods for staying cool during a heatwave. Feel free to print this blog post out, write it down, or pin it as a checklist on your fridge for the kids to read! Just make sure you call our team for any air conditioning service in Bozeman, MT, so we can help you right away.

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Energy Efficiency: Running Your Heater in the Best Way

Monday, April 18th, 2022

Energy efficiency is a term we throw around a lot on this blog post, but it’s absolutely vital that you know how to handle this kind of information. The efficiency of your energy-consuming devices is going to be more and more important as electricity and gas prices rise, and as more eco-friendly laws are legislated into action. The less energy your home uses to stay comfortable during the fall, winter, and spring, the better off your budget will be.

In the old days, you could kind of survive with any type of heating in Bozeman. You could just have a fireplace and an ancient furnace that kept you warm. But now, fireplaces just won’t cut it and an ancient furnace might cause bills to skyrocket month to month.

Today, let’s focus on a few strategies to run your heating system the right way and get your energy efficiency levels to where they should be.

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What Is the “Temperature Differential?”

Monday, April 4th, 2022

Every HVAC system in Bozeman, MT has to deal with a temperature differential. It’s a pretty simple term that we use in this industry to talk about a very specific set of temperatures. As we move into the cooling season, the temperature differential is going to massively impact your home’s temperature and your ability to stay comfortable year after year.

While the temperature differential might not matter for certain homes in the winter, it does for us. Our winters are extremely cold, and we can sometimes rely on a heater to fight temperatures that are almost at zero. This massive temperature differential can impact our home efficiency and our budgets.

Keep reading to learn about what the temperature differential is and why it’s so important to consider when budgeting for the future! And don’t forget to call our team for any HVAC support.

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It’s Spring: Time for Maintenance!

Monday, March 21st, 2022

This blog is a two-parter. The first is about why springtime is the time for AC maintenance before temperatures get hot. The second part will be about some of the lesser-known benefits that come with a maintenance plan like ours. The more you know about what maintenance offers, the more it will feel like a no-brainer to quickly sign up for a maintenance program and get your AC the care it deserves!

This is exciting! We’ve been waiting a long time for spring and it’s finally here. The need for AC maintenance in Bozeman, MT signals that it has actually arrived, so we should take some of this time to celebrate. While you’re deciding on how much of your budget should go to maintenance or repairs, why not take one of our many amazing local hiking trails, or start grilling some burgers on a sunny day for the family!

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Our Guide for Going With a Pro

Monday, March 7th, 2022

The hardest part about HVAC services isn’t the technology or the service itself, but rather finding the time and the right team to call when you need professional work done. Just like when your car breaks down, there are some moments where you just need a professional to take a look no matter how much of an industry veteran you are. This isn’t a bad thing; knowing when to let a more skilled, knowledgeable, and well-trained technician work on your HVAC in Bozeman, MT is still a difficult task.

We’d like to give a bit of information for homeowners that might be on the fence. Sure, your heating system still works, but it doesn’t provide your home with heat unless it’s making noises, giving off strange smells, or it’s just causing your heating bill to skyrocket. If you want to dive deeper into common furnace issues, our handy FAQ guide is a great resource to help you understand potential red flags. We’ll discuss a few strategies to determine whether professional service is right for you!

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Prepare for Spring With 3 Easy Tips

Monday, February 21st, 2022

The shift from winter to spring can be abrupt. All of a sudden your home can be inundated with high temperatures, and your coats just don’t feel necessary anymore. While we urge anyone who is active to take advantage of the warmer temperatures when they hit, we also want homeowners to be aware of some simple things that they can do to improve their home comfort during spring.

This blog post isn’t just about heating or cooling systems. In fact, we’d like to shift our attention to smart thermostats in Bozeman, MT, and other systems we rely on to keep our homes comfortable. For additional tips on keeping your indoor space in top shape, check out our article on keeping your building comfortable. As long as your home is set up to transition swiftly from winter to spring, you shouldn’t have much to worry about.

Here are 3 tips to help you transition accordingly. Don’t forget to call our team for any last-minute services or support you might need before spring hits in full swing!

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