Make comfort a priority this year. Discover 7 HVAC resolutions to improve energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and year-round comfort in your home.
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Closing Bedroom Doors and HVAC Airflow: What You Need to Know
The Truth About Closing Bedroom Doors and HVAC Airflow Many homeowners wonder whether they should keep their bedroom doors open or closed when running their HVAC system. On the surface, it seems simple — closing doors might help you keep rooms warmer or cooler, while leaving them open allows airflow to circulate. But HVAC airflow […]
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Don’t Let a Broken Furnace Ruin Christmas – Holiday HVAC Tips
Keep your home cozy and stress-free this holiday season. Learn the top signs your furnace may fail, how to prevent breakdowns, and what to do if your heat goes out before Christmas.
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Why Your Heating Bill Spikes in December: Southern Home Energy Efficiency Tips
Discover why your heating bill increases in December and learn practical tips for Southern homeowners to save energy with thermostat settings, behavioral changes, and insulation reminders.
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Why You Should Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors Before Winter
Winter is the most important time to check and test your carbon monoxide detectors. Learn how CO forms, where detectors belong, and how to keep your home safe this heating season.
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Why Your Heat Smells Funny When You Turn It On
When the temperatures start to dip and homeowners switch their HVAC systems from cooling to heating, it’s common to notice unexpected smells coming from the vents. And while some of these odors are nothing to worry about, others can signal maintenance issues or safety hazards that shouldn’t be ignored. Understanding what’s normal — and what […]
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Mold in Air Vents: Causes, Cleaning, and Prevention Tips Every Homeowner Should Know
If you’ve ever noticed a musty odor when your AC kicks on, you’re not imagining it. That damp, earthy scent often points to mold inside the HVAC system—clinging to vent covers, lining ducts, or growing in the condensate pan where moisture collects. Because your system circulates air through the entire home, spores can spread quickly, […]
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The Fall Energy Tune‑Up Checklist for Southern Homeowners
10 tips for helping to keep your home energy-efficient this fall with our expert HVAC tune-up checklist. Tri-City Air proudly serving Northeastern Tennessee.
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When to Switch from AC to Heat: The Southern Homeowner’s Fall Transition Guide
As leaves begin to hint at fall and the air takes on a crisp edge, Southern homeowners face one of the trickiest HVAC questions: When do I stop running air conditioning and start heating? In Tennessee , fall can bring dramatic temperature swings — warm days followed by chilly nights. Making the wrong switch too early […]
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Understanding MERV Ratings: What They Are and Why They Matter
Learn what MERV ratings mean and how they affect your air quality, energy efficiency, and HVAC performance. Contact Tri-City Air Conditioning in Northeastern Tennessee for expert air filter and HVAC service.
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