Should I run my HVAC fan continuously?

To run or not to run the HVAC fan has been a debate among the industry.  Here are the pros and cons: The pros to keeping the fan on: Creates a more even distribution of heating and cooling by circulating the air especially if you hot or cold spots in rooms of your...

Why Your Furnace is Being Noisy

With Halloween behind us, you don’t want to have scary sounds coming from your furnace.  Here are some of the reasons you are hearing these noises: Screech – never a pleasant sound to say the least, your furnace makes this sound when the motor or blower wheel of the...

Why You Should Always Use a Licensed HVAC Contractor

Family Air Heating and Cooling is a licensed and insured HVAC contractor.  Sometimes our technicians are called to homes were the previous service work was done by an unlicensed worker and their equipment failed.   Now the homeowner is unable to locate the unlicensed...

How you can lower the humidity in your home

It’s no longer a dry heat in the desert! The monsoons bring much needed rain but they also the dreaded humidity. While you can’t control the humidity outside there are some ways to control the humidity in your home to keep you comfortable. Houseplants – plants release...

How Long Will My HVAC Equipment Last?

The life expectancy of your HVAC is really dependent on how good you are at performing regularly preventive maintenance and service for your system.   It is important to have a qualified technician perform an annual inspection on your HVAC to ensure optimum...