Santa Fe HVAC & Plumbing Blog | Roadrunner Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration

What Is Involved in Repiping a House?

One of the services we offer is whole house repiping. If that sounds like a major undertaking to you, well, it is. But there are times when it is absolutely necessary for maintaining a functioning plumbing system, especially in an older house. And, although it is called “whole house repiping,” you may have some inaccurate […]

What Furnace Brands Are the Most Reliable?

If you’re in the market for a new furnace, there are a lot of factors to consider. Gas or electric? Ducted or ductless? How large is the home that needs to be heated? What are the problems with your existing furnace, and how can those be avoided with a new system? But one of the […]

What Are the Pros and Cons of Air Duct Cleaning?

If your home has a system of ductwork, you may have wondered what’s going on in there, out of sight and out of reach. We usually only see the inside of ductwork when we watch action heroes crawl through it in movies—and that’s not a particularly accurate depiction. Does it get dirty in there? And […]

5 Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning

If you’re looking into your options for replacing or upgrading your air conditioning system, ductless air conditioning or a mini-split system might be an ideal solution. If you haven’t heard of this option, or you’ve heard the name but don’t know much about it, we would love to give you more information so you can […]

The Power of Whole Home Air Purification

If you were listing factors that contribute to a person’s health and well-being, you would certainly include things like a nutritious diet, moderate exercise, and drinking plenty of water. But did you put indoor air quality on your list? The air you breathe can impact your life in a lot of ways, and the air […]

What You Need to Know about AC Refrigerant Leaks

There are many components in an air conditioner. As the name implies, the refrigerant is the substance that actually does the work of refrigerating, or cooling your home. It cycles between condensing into a liquid and evaporating into a gas, carrying heat from your home and releasing it outdoors. It’s important for it to remain […]

Should You Invest in a Whole House Fan for Your Home?

Have you heard of a whole house fan or an attic fan? Are you wondering how having a fan in your attic could possibly increase your comfort in the rest of your house? It may be surprising, but there are many benefits to a whole house fan which, yes, is installed in your attic. The […]

Should You Have a UV Air Purifier Installed?

The average person spends over 90 percent of their time indoors. When spending time in your home, you must pay attention to indoor air quality. Consistently breathing in pollen, dust and other allergens can harm your respiratory system. Instead of allowing these allergens to cause sinus and breathing problems, you need to rid your home […]

Prevent AC Repair with This Important Service

While changing your filters and cleaning debris from around your AC unit is important, it’s still not good enough when it comes to tuning up your air conditioner. In general, it’s recommended to have a professional come out once a year for AC maintenance–or twice a year if you’re utilizing a heat pump system. We […]