Air Conditioning Articles

Does an AC Kill Mold?

September 19, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Minnesota home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

Is Your Thermostat Causing Your AC to Freeze Up in Brooklyn Park?

August 15, 2025

It’s another hot summer day in Brooklyn Park, and you feel like you might melt. Your air conditioner AC is not doing its job.

5 Reasons Why HVAC Maintenance is Essential for Hennepin County

July 18, 2025

According to the U.S. DOE, a simple task such as changing the air filter on your HVAC system can improve efficiency by up to 15 percent.

Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-up

July 11, 2025

July 17 is the coolest date on the calendar.

It marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system. It is the perfect time to put your feet up, chill out, and luxuriate in the cool comfort of your Minnesota home.

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

June 20, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Maple Grove, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

3 Signs It’s Time For a New AC

May 23, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.

Common AC Problems and Solutions

May 16, 2025

Do you find some of your rooms are too cold while others are still on the warm side? Many homeowners have trouble with inconsistent cooling.

HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2025

December 13, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy raised the minimum efficiency requirements for central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps starting in 2023.

Ductless Maintenance

September 13, 2024

Ductless units are up to 30 percent less expensive to cool and 60 percent less to heat than traditional systems, according to ENERGY STAR®.

Going Ductless

August 23, 2024

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

August 16, 2024

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.

Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

July 19, 2024

Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air. Below are some air conditioning basics.

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

June 21, 2024

Aside from the professionals, like ours at Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?

Air Conditioning Noise Concerns

June 14, 2024

Very few central air conditioners (AC) are whisper-silent. A certain amount of noise coming from your ductwork is not uncommon. It is normal to hear the blowers spinning, among other parts of the cooling process.

AC Maintenance Checklist

May 24, 2024

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Plymouth without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

Spring Money-Saving Tips

May 17, 2024

Take some of the following ideas from our professionals at Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning to heart and make some money-saving resolutions today.

5 Common AC Problems

July 21, 2023

Whether you have an AC, furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini split, we want you to get the most out of your investment.

Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

June 9, 2023

Few things in life can be more frustrating than your air conditioner malfunctioning over the summer—but it can and does happen. Luckily, Advanced Heating and Air Conditioning has solutions to help keep you from boiling!

Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

August 10, 2022

It’s the first really hot day of summer in Maple Grove  when the floor fans and the open windows just don’t cut it anymore. You head over to your thermostat and select “air conditioner” and wait for that refreshing icy air to start blowing out of your vents. When you check a few minutes later, you feel only hot air. Why?

3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

July 29, 2022

A major part of your health relies on a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s important to run your AC during the hot summer days, but at night as well.

5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

July 10, 2022

As the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?

Heat Gain Prevention Tips

June 30, 2022

Our team wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.

Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

April 29, 2022

An air conditioner (AC) needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. Be sure your maintenance is done before you need to use your system this year!