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Does My Air Conditioner Kill Mold?

August 18, 2017

Your air conditioner can do several things––keep your 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 cannot do is kill mold. It can help prevent mold, but once it exists, your air conditioner cannot kill it. If…

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Why is My Wisconsin AC Freezing Up?

August 2, 2017

A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects of this, as well as the solutions, are the same. The ice build up on your AC unit creates an inability to cool…

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Why is my AC Blowing Hot Air?

July 14, 2017

What happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this might be happening, but we know it is not acceptable here in Tomahawk. We want to keep you cool at Premier Heating & Cooling, so here are a few simple things that you…

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Why is my AC Making Weird Noises?

July 5, 2017

Your air conditioning unit will always make some noise when running, and older units are louder than newer ones, so consider the age of your unit before getting too concerned about the noise that it is making. At Premier Heating & Cooling, we recommend a maintenance inspection at least once a year to inspect the…

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Does Your Air Conditioner Help With Allergies?

June 16, 2017

Does an air conditioner help with allergies? Yes, if you properly maintain the unit. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control humidity, and both of these things are important in the allergy world. It’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America. Properly maintaining your HVAC system is the…

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Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner

June 6, 2017

Whether you have a new construction or remodel, or it is simply time to replace your HVAC system’s components, you will eventually need to make the decision about installing a heat pump or air conditioner/furnace system. What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump and an Air Conditioner? In warm weather, the function of an…

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What is a Heat Pump?

May 16, 2017

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter, a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer, the process reverses and it will remove heat from your…

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3 Signs You Need A New Air Conditioning Unit

May 2, 2017

With summer just around the corner, air conditioning will be crucial for comfort in your daily life here in Tomahawk. A well maintained AC unit, with yearly inspections and monthly filter changes, can last up to 10 or 15 years. So how do you know if you need repairs for your unit or if you…

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How Does AC Work?

April 24, 2017

An air conditioner is a standard appliance in interior comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Premier Heating & Cooling, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the appliances…

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The Importance Of Air Conditioner Maintenance

April 21, 2017

When the temperatures in Tomahawk, WI, heads to the top of the thermometer, it is not the time for your air conditioner (AC) to be on the blink. Regular annual maintenance on your AC will go a long way in preventing that situation from happening. Just as your car requires regular maintenance to keep running…

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