Air Conditioning and Global Warming
Inefficient air conditioning is a significant driver of global warming. Owens is committed to helping improve AC efficiency for homes and businesses.
air conditioning
Office temperature is so important
No matter the season, office workers are often uncomfortable with the air temperature at their desks. We see it all the time when we work on office buildings. For example, we see employees wearing sweaters in July, or using desk fans in January. Have a look around your office… are people comfortable with the temperature? … Read more
What Size of Air Conditioner Do I Need?
Getting the right sized air conditioner will help you efficiently cool your home, reduce humidity levels and keep maintenance costs in check.
Should I Repair or Replace My Commercial Rooftop System?
There are over 10 million rooftop units in the United States and many of those are over 15 years old. Making the decision to repair or to replace your rooftop system can be difficult for any company. Many will look at the immediate price tag but doing so may cost you more in the long-run. … Read more
What is “Red Tagging” and What Choices Do You Have as a Consumer?
The following is derived from the document “Red-Tagging Tips for Consumers” created in tandem with the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota and Owens Companies. Being told that operating your furnace is dangerous to your property and the health of those inside your home can be a frightening, high-pressure situation. This process, called ‘red-tagging,’ usually … Read more
Response to Star Tribune Article
The Star Tribune recently posted an article “5 Ways to Save Some Cool Money in June” where they suggested to maintain your air conditioning unit by making appointments through your local Home Depot or Sears and suggested homeowners just “check refrigerant levels themselves”. We were shocked at such bad advice and we wanted to set … Read more
Setting your Thermostat to your Priorities… Cost vs. Comfort
Staying comfortable in your home while remaining energy efficient is one of the quintessential offerings of this blog. Oftentimes, cost savings and environmental friendliness are key motivators. Comfort, on the other hand, is something the average homeowner is not willing to sacrifice. This post quantifies the cost to cool a residential home, making it easy … Read more
When is Recharging Refrigerant a Sufficient Fix?
It’s a problem when an air conditioner stops blowing cold air. It’s even worse when it happens this time of year. Perhaps someone has suggested a recharge of the AC unit’s refrigerant. Many homeowners hope this is the case, as it’s typically far less expensive than other repairs, or a complete AC replacement. This post … Read more
5 Questions to Ask When Repairing your Air Conditioner
Last month, we gave you tips on what questions to ask any HVAC contractor when installing a new HVAC system. The article focused solely on the installation of a new system. We will expand upon that with today’s post which is geared specifically towards HVAC repairs. Here are five important questions to ask a contractor … Read more
Do I Need a Mid-Summer AC Tune-up?
We’ve preached preventive and regular maintenance on this blog from the beginning. Simply put, it is well worth the small investment of a tune-up in order to avoid large operating costs and big, unexpected repair costs later. It is always a good idea to have a maintenance inspection performed before the cooling season, but what … Read more