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If you live in Smyrna,GA and you have an air conditioning that is on the fritz, you need to know exactly who to call for a much needed repair to get you cool again. Living without an A/C is definitely something that shouldn’t be overlooked. An A/C will cool you down when you are hot […]

It may be your first reaction to call you HVAC specialist Self Brothers Heating & Cooling when your furnace is not producing heat. While there may be no heat coming out the vent there may be a very simple solution why. Here are some things to look at before you call: Check the thermostat – Make sure your […]

Buying a bigger room air conditioner won’t necessarily make you feel more comfortable during the hot summer months. In fact, a room air conditioner that’s too big for the area it is supposed to cool will perform less efficiently and less effectively than a smaller, properly sized unit. The reason: an oversized unit will cool […]

​To get the most bang from your HVAC buck, use these general energy-saving tips. They’ll help you support your system and save energy around the house. Get a programmable thermostat. It’s easier to save energy with a programmable thermostat than a regular one because you don’t have to think about it each time you want to change […]

Do you live in Smyrna, GA? If so, do you have an air conditioning that needs a repair? If you have had the same A/C unit for a while now, the chances are that you will need an air conditioning repair sooner than later. Do you know where you will receive the care you need […]

Inside the house, opening doors and windows will get rid of a lot of chemicals and odors and a heat or energy recovery ventilation system can also be installed. A whole-house filtration system with a MERV 16 rating removes 90-95 percent of mold spores, pollen, pet dander and viruses. MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) ranges […]

The most common way to heat a house is with a furnace. And furnaces and air conditioners need their filters cleaned every couple of months. (How often you need to change them will depend on your filter and your furnace. You can see one person’s cleaning ritual in this Energy Saver blog post from this spring.) If your HVAC […]

Most programmable thermostats are either digital, electromechanical, or some mixture of the two. Digital thermostats offer the most features in terms of multiple setback settings, overrides, and adjustments for daylight savings time, but may be difficult for some people to program. Electromechanical systems often involve pegs or sliding bars and are relatively simple to program. […]

If you have an older central air conditioner, you might choose to replace the outdoor compressor with a high-efficiency unit, or replace the entire system. Today’s air conditioners use up to 40% less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as those made just 10 years ago. Look for an ENERGY STAR rating and a Seasonal […]