If you’re in the market for heating and cooling solutions for your Mercer County home, chances are, you’ve heard about heat pumps. These heating and cooling systems have become known for their versatility and efficiency. While heat pumps can help you save on your energy bills and are good for the environment, how long do they last?
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In our Mid-Atlantic region of the country, homeowners are looking for cost-effective solutions not only to keep their homes comfortable during the chilly winter months but when the humid and sticky summer weather arrives as well. Trane heat pumps from Princeton Air provide an all-in-one solution to year-round comfort and energy savings—here’s how…
We haven’t seen the last of winter just yet. After months of being indoors with the heat on, you may be noticing signs of being too dry, like dry skin or a bloody nose. But, did you know that dry air can actually lead to health issues? Low humidity levels in your Mercer County home can make you vulnerable to infection and long term respiratory…
1. Simple tips to maintain your furnace & save money
2. Pay attention to unusual symptoms
3. Schedule service if you notice:
Water dripping from furnace
Constant running
Loud noises
Strange odors
4. Routine maintenance is the best bet to avoid expensive repairs and ease…
Geothermal heat pumps are one of the most efficient heating and cooling systems available to New Jersey and Pennsylvania homeowners. Also known as “ground source heat pumps,” geothermal systems are a long-lasting solution that can lower your energy bills, reduce your home’s carbon footprint, and make your home quieter and more comfortable
How…
As the mercury drops, your heat pump can still keep you cozy and warm all winter long. Because heat pumps operate differently from other heating systems, it’s important to understand how you can maximize your heat pumps' energy efficient features during the winter months.
The Difference in Winter Heat Pump Operation
Unlike traditional furnaces…
Even though heat pumps and mini splits have existed for decades, it is only in recent years that heat pumps have gained popularity in heating and cooling the homes of Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset Counties. Princeton Air meets many homeowners that bring up concerns about common problems with heat pumps, which is why we are more than happy to…
Pumpkin spice candles and an apple pie baking in the oven—ahh the scents of fall! But wait—where’s that dirty sock smell coming from?
Your heat pump has started up for the first time and that musty, unpleasant smell has just turned your festive fall home into a gym locker room. No, your spouse's smelly gym socks didn’t somehow get sucked…
Heat pumps: are they air conditioners? Do they provide heat? Where can you install them, and how long do they last? If you are new to the world of heat pumps, you may want all of these questions answered and more. Here is everything you need to know about heat pumps, and how you can utilize them in your Mercer, Somerset, or Middlesex county home…
Get your heating system ready for the winter by preparing in the fall. Watch this video to learn about the HVAC maintenance tasks you can do now to save money and stay comfortable all winter long.
There are a few purchases and upgrades in life that happen so infrequently, we forget the conventional wisdom needed to identify when it is time to make a change. In some cases, cars, dishwashers, or air conditioners will start to wear down but we accept their broken parts as “quirks”. For example, you could think that the noise your car makes is…
Homes in the Mercer, Somerset, and Middlesex County NJ area are experiencing much more powerful weather these days. While hurricane season may seem like a tropical threat, high intensity storms can travel up the coast and hit our area with driving rain, high winds, and hail that can damage your home. While we can’t control the weather, regular…
Every year it seems like there are one or two storms that come in like a wrecking ball, resulting in downed power lines and homes without electricity. Power outages can even occur during extreme heat waves, like they did in Montclair last month.Local New Jersey and Pennsylvania homeowners looking to avoid the inconvenience and headache of extended…
Regular AC maintenance can help squeeze extra years out of your cooling system, but eventually, you’ll need to replace your central air conditioner.
An older AC unit is likely to require more frequent repairs, and if those repairs are more than half the cost of a new unit, you should upgrade.
High monthly energy bills are another sign that…
Prices and temperatures are rising this summer — is your home cooling system up to the task? Here are some tips for staying cool this summer:
Schedule AC maintenance to get your cooling system ready for the hottest days of the year. You’ll also see a boost in efficiency!
Replace your old air conditioner. Modern air conditioners and…
