All You Need to Know About the R22 Freon Phase Out
Have you been thinking about replacing your air conditioner recently? You might be wondering when is the best time to purchase a new unit . Before you do, it’s a good idea to learn about R22 Freon and the new regulations that are being passed. If you are an HVAC technician, then you have probably […]
Troubleshooting your AC
Troubleshooting Your Air Conditioning Like a Pro Your central AC unit may be a large appliance, but it’s not too complex to troubleshoot if it’s not properly working. In fact, many homeowners and property managers are perfectly competent to perform a few diagnostics before calling the professionals. Explore these professional tips so that your AC […]
Why is My Air Conditioner Making That Noise?
Is your air conditioner making a strange noise? Air conditioning units today are designed to be as quiet as possible. Many of them are made with sound-dampening technology. Having a variable speed compressor makes it possible to maintain a level of noise under 55 decibels. This means if an air conditioning unit is making unusual […]
Is a Smart Thermostat right for your home?
Is a Smart Thermostat right for your home? by Hammock’s HVAC Hundreds of thousands of households are converting themselves to what you could consider “smart homes”. While the term invokes images of voice-activated lights and robot butlers, even something as simple as having an Alexa speaker technically makes a home “smart”. One of the best […]
Lowering Your Electricity Bill
Georgians spend a massive amount of money on staying cool over the summer months. According to iProperty Management, an average Georgia resident spends approximately 2.97% of their annual income on electricity alone. If you’ve received a bill that’s way over what you’d like to pay, we hope to help you find a variety of ways […]
Improving Indoor Air Quality
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), an average American spends roughly 87% of their life indoors. When we spend this much time indoors, there’s much to consider regarding the air we breathe a vast majority of the day. While it may be difficult to make changes to your local supermarket’s indoor air quality, there […]
Benefits of Attic Insulation
Your attic can be the most forgotten area of your home. Most families use it for storage, but the benefits of attic insulation go far beyond throwing a few exiled boxes. Your attic acts as your home’s first line of defense. Instead of passing straight into your home, the cold, heat, or humidity must pass […]
Three Ways to Prepare Your HVAC for Spring 2020
It may only be January, but the spring temperatures will quickly sneak up on Atlanta-area residents. Georgia’s weather is unpredictable, so it’s always difficult to predict how hot or cool it may be. If you enjoy flowers blooming, hotter temperatures, and longer days, you’ll welcome spring with open arms. When the temperatures begin to transition, […]
Best Seasonal Thermostat Settings
Why Are Thermostat Settings So Tough? You’ve heard it time and time again. Dads guard thermostats with their lives and never budge. Now, it’s your turn and you’re asking: “what temperature should I set my thermostat to for the winter?” Homeowners everywhere tinker with it every year, only to cause controversy in their own home; however, […]
What is Freon?
For most homeowners, renters, and automobile owners, refrigerant is a word heard from time to time. And if you happen to have a refrigerator lying around somewhere, freon may also be a familiar word. However, not everyone knows exactly what a refrigerant is, or why it’s used in HVAC systems. Fortunately, everything you could know […]
