Category: Air Conditioning

With the summer season cranking up the heat, we want to help keep your home as cool as possible. Unfortunately, much of the advice you hear may not be true, so let’s bust a few common HVAC myths to keep from falling victim to them!  MYTH 1: It’s cheaper to set the thermostat extra high […]

Another beautiful – but brutal – Ohio summer is on the way. And when temperatures rise, so do your air conditioning bills. Thankfully, here at Reliant, we’ve got three simple but effective tips to keep costs low without sacrificing comfort. 1. Set Your Thermostat a Few Degrees Higher One of the easiest ways to save […]

Keeping your home comfy and healthy is like having a pet—you’ve got to take care of it! One of the easiest and most vital chores? Changing your air filter. Understanding when and why you should change your air filter can help ensure your system runs efficiently and your indoor air quality remains high. When to […]

If your dog stopped sleeping in bed with you, don’t worry – it’s not because he doesn’t love you anymore. It’s just because your A/C isn’t cooling upstairs. Many homeowners face this common issue, especially during the hot and Ohio-humid summer months. Here are some reasons why, and some solutions. Inadequate Insulation Poor insulation can significantly […]

We recently walked through a condo complex and noticed an unusual range of A/C unit sizes, especially for condos that were all around the same square footage. Because we’re in the industry, we know that this often is because big HVAC repair teams come out and install A/C units that are too large (just to […]

Well we didn’t have much of a winter in Ohio, did we? Which means you may be kicking on the A/C unit sooner than expected. And for anyone with an old or a finicky A/C unit, you may experience what we call “first-o-thermo-phobia”… (aka the fear of turning down the thermostat for the first time […]

Cleaning your A/C unit at home is essential for maintaining efficiency and extending its lifespan. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started. If maintaining an A/C unit sounds like the absolute LAST thing you’d choose to do with your time, consider joining our Comfort Club, where we give priority emergency HVAC service to […]