Axiom Home Services, Inc. Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Albuquerque’

Breaking Down the Cost of a New Central AC System

Monday, May 21st, 2018

air conditioner sitting on pile of moneyAs spring progresses and summer quickly approaches, our temperatures are already reaching a point that we need our air conditioners on a regular basis. Soon enough, you’ll depend on it to keep you comfortable each and every day. If you’re using a central air conditioning system, you’ve hopefully already had maintenance performed on it to ensure that the entire system is clean, parts that need it are adjusted, and any repair needs that exist are on your schedule.

But, what if you were told, or you suspect, that it’s time to replace your cooling system? Well, we encourage you to take some time with this decision as you don’t want to rush out and buy the cheapest AC system you can find—but getting the biggest one your budget can handle may be just as detrimental to the overall performance of the system throughout its service life.

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Don’t Let Your Water Quality Hurt Your Plumbing

Monday, April 9th, 2018

plumbing pipe with blue cloth tied around itWhen it comes to caring for your home’s plumbing system, there are a number of potential problems to be aware of. One of the most common and problematic is the presence of hard water. Millions of homeowners have to deal with this problem, even though they might not even be aware of it.

It’s important to know about hard water and its symptoms, if you have any chance of keeping your plumbing system in good condition. Keep reading to learn more about this problem, and its solution—Albuquerque water softeners.

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How to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

Monday, February 26th, 2018

woman-blowing-noseMost of our customers are not thinking much about the quality of the air they breathe when they call us for an installation. Rather, they are thinking about the temperature of the home. We are comfort specialists, but temperature is not the only factor in indoor climate comfort. Many people are surprised to hear that we can help improve indoor air quality too!

Better indoor air quality starts with habits around the home and ends with calling professional technicians to add to your HVAC system (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Read on for tips on indoor air quality improvement for relief from allergies, asthma, and illness. Call our team for more information.

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Is Your Furnace Safe to Run?

Monday, November 20th, 2017

furnace-flame-blueLong ago, owning a central heating system was a little risky. There was little protection from gas leaks, fire, and carbon monoxide leaks that could turn deadly. Today, furnaces that run on natural gas are much, much safer. Still, if it’s been a while since you’ve used your heating system, you might have some concerns. And these could be justified.

So is your heating system safe to run this season? To find out, ask yourself these questions. If you have any concerns, call our team and we would be happy to give your system a full inspection.

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Why Convert Your Swamp Cooler?

Monday, October 23rd, 2017

swamp-cooler-roofYou’ve been using your home’s swamp cooler for a long time. You’ve come to rely on it…well, for the most part. But there are some times when you walk into a store air conditioned with refrigerated AC, and you simply feel a sense of relief. If you ever have the feeling your swamp cooler simply isn’t delivering the quality of cooling you deserve, you’re not alone.

More and more people in our service areas are ditching their swamp coolers for refrigerated air conditioning. Is it worth converting to standard central AC (or a ductless system) for you?

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Upgrade Your AC Before It Cools Off

Monday, September 25th, 2017

ac-unit-money-pileBuying an air conditioner tends to be a process you don’t want to deal with. An air conditioner is known as a “distress purchase,” something you buy only in a time of need. You cannot get by in Albuquerque without air conditioning, and it makes more sense to replace the entire system right away when you’re dealing with near 100° heat.

However, as the temperatures begin to drop, you might feel that replacing the air conditioner is not such an urgent job. We’re here to tell you that, with fall coming up, you shouldn’t wait any longer to replace the AC system.

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Here’s Why It’s So Important to Change Your Home’s Air Filter

Monday, August 28th, 2017

technician-changing-filterIt’s okay for the average homeowner to know little more than the bare minimum about their air conditioning and heating systems. You may not know how a compressor works or the science behind refrigeration, but that’s okay! (And kudos if you do know.)

Still, there is one part of your air conditioning system (and heater) you should know about. Your home’s air filter is something that seems to have little effect on your comfort unless you’re worried about allergies or asthma, but there’s more to it than this consideration.

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