Ants And Your HVAC
Folks... get ready...We are about to throw you some freaky cool HVAC educational information at ya. Want to hear something CRAZY? Ants LOVE air conditioning units. Whaaaa? Yes! They are drawn to electrical fields which makes contactors a perfect hide out. See that little black box? That's a Sureswitch contactor which controls the flow of electricity into the unit. If it's not working your AC wont turn on. Our HVAC rockstar Colt narrowed down [...]
Can Leaves And Debris Affect My HVAC System?
My, my, my what crazing weather we have been having this winter. It's been cold, it's been warm and it has been windy. Those recent strong winds have blown branches, twigs, and leaves from the trees. Even though falling leaves can be a serene sight, they can wreak havoc on your outdoor HVAC unit. Grass clippings after months of mowing the lawn can also accumulate inside your system. Tree debris often gets [...]
Is It Bad? Switching Between AC And Heat.
Have you recently walked out the front door wearing your favorite holiday sweater, boots and beanie only to be hit with a wall of warm, humid air? Wait. Wasn't it just 30 degrees yesterday? Welcome to Louisiana where all four seasons can happen in one week. This winter one day and spring/summer the next is also felt inside as it does the outdoors. It also has us flipping between the heater and the air [...]
Keep Bossier Beautiful Christmas Luncheon
Keep Bossier Beautiful is an organization that has been near and dear to Advanced AC's heart. Owner, Tom Lawson has been a huge part of this non profit's growth for over 20 years also reigning as past president for multiple years. KBB is a non profit whose focus is combating litter in the community, educating our youth as to the importance of recycling, how long it takes for litter to decompose and taking pride [...]
10th Annual Red River Cleanup
A clean community is a healthy community and as you know, Advanced AC is passionate about doing their part to combat litter and assist in cleanup efforts in Shreveport and Bossier City partnering with Shreveport Green, Bossier Sheriff's Office, Keep Louisiana Beautiful, Friends of Cypress Black Bayou, Bayou Chapter of the Ozark Society, Shreveport Mayor's city wide cleanup and the Red River Cleanup. This past Red River Cleanup held on November 2, is an [...]
Why HVAC Maintenance Is Just As Important As Vehicle Maintenance
It may sound crazy to compare your air conditioning or heating unit to a vehicle but trust us, many homeowners thought the same thing until they experiences high priced problems that could have easily been prevented had they properly maintained their HVAC system. Your air conditioner and heater/furnace have many, many complex mechanical parts that are designed to provide you with optimal comfort at the precise degree you request. Just like other complex [...]