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October 14, 2015 By MR COOL

Zero Degree Heating

Everybody knows there’s no such thing as zero degree heating when it comes to a heat pump. An energy efficient heat pump might work for mild temperatures, but they rapidly lose efficiency as the temperature drops. Everybody knows you need a gas furnace to stay warm in severe winter weather. Right? I’ve got some news for you. What everybody […]

October 7, 2015 By MR COOL

Energy Efficient Heating the Cool Way

Everybody’s making energy efficient cooling systems. Mostly, because the government is making them. My point is that I’m confident you’ve heard about it. What you might not have noticed is the recent revolution in energy efficient heating. What am I talking about? Let’s dig in. Energy Efficient Heating from Heat Pumps Heat pumps are awesome. […]

August 11, 2015 By MR COOL

High Efficiency Air Conditioners Save Money…Right?

High efficiency air conditioners are great, right? They must be. Everyone from HVAC manufacturers to contractors to the US government is talking about them. Surely, all these folks wouldn’t be talking about high efficiency air conditioners if they weren’t all they’re cracked up to be, right? Right? High Efficiency Air Conditioners – To Be or […]

August 4, 2015 By MR COOL

MrCool Blog’s Amazing 50th Post

Welcome to the MrCool blog’s 50th post. If you want to take a moment to catch your breath, I completely understand. The mental stamina I required to create 50 different blog posts in only a few decades of life is truly remarkable to behold. I give you permission to swoon. The MrCool Blog and the […]

July 30, 2015 By MR COOL

How Often Should I Change My A/C Filter?

You change the oil in your car. You wash it. You keep up the maintenance. You do those things, because they’ll keep the car running longer. You should be doing the same sort of things for your air conditioner. So, have you ever asked yourself, “How often should I change my A/C filter?” If you […]

July 28, 2015 By MR COOL

Your Loud, Annoying, Noisy Air Conditioner

It’s summer. It’s hot. Air conditioning is great. Unless…you can’t even get a good night’s sleep thanks to your noisy air conditioner. You can’t go without A/C, so what do you do? Is that noise even normal? Should you call someone? Don’t worry. MrCool is here to help. Diagnosing a Noisy Air Conditioner There is […]

July 17, 2015 By MR COOL

Did Benjamin Franklin Invent HVAC?

While all America’s Founding Fathers were remarkable individuals, few were as noteworthy as Benjamin Franklin. Or maybe we should start calling him HVAC Founding Father, Benjamin Franklin. Not only did he help create the United States, Franklin’s scientific research into rapid evaporation created the foundation upon which the modern heating and air industry is built. […]

July 15, 2015 By MR COOL

MrCool, Why is My Air Conditioner Frozen?

Every summer some unlucky schlub wanders outside, slips on some ice, and says, “Hey! Why the heck is my air conditioner frozen? It’s burning up out here!” Yes, it’s weird and completely counter-intuitive. How could ice build up on your air conditioner in the middle of a hot July? Don’t freak out. It’s science. So, […]

July 10, 2015 By MR COOL

Find HVAC Rebates and More!

You probably already know you can find a great deal on a new air conditioner online. Did you know it’s stupidly easy to find HVAC rebates and incentives to let you save even more? It’s true! There’s no simple trick or loophole. All you have to do to qualify for even more savings is register […]

July 7, 2015 By MR COOL

Do you know how SEER rating affects your electric bill?

You’ve got an air conditioner, or maybe a heat pump, that you use to keep your house cool in hot summer weather. The US government and the HVAC industry rate that air conditioner or heat pump according to a metric known as SEER. You may have heard of SEER before, but do you know how […]