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

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 […]

Why a Ductless System Is a Great AC Installation Choice

A ductless AC system may seem like a thing of the future, but it’s actually growing in popularity in the United States as more and more people discover the benefits of going ductless. A ductless system works by linking mini-indoor units to an outdoor compressor. Unlike conventional units where everything is connected to a duct, […]

Does a Tankless Water Heater Need Routine Maintenance?

When homeowners are looking to save money by installing high-efficiency home comfort systems, they often look to their heating and cooling systems. After all, your HVAC system makes for about half of all your home’s energy use! Therefore it makes sense that you want them to operate as efficiently (a’hem, affordably) as possible! There’s one […]

Why You Should Never See Ice on Your Air Conditioner

Your air conditioner is still getting quite the workout this summer, but what if you notice something isn’t quite right? What if, for example, you think your air conditioner isn’t keeping you as comfortable as it should, only to go look at the unit and notice that ice has developed on the evaporator coil? You […]

Boost AC Efficiency and Prevent Repairs with These Tips

It’s no secret that around the Rio Rancho area, air conditioners are an absolute necessity and that they get quite the workout each and every summer. Fortunately, modern air conditioners are very durable, and can take the heat, right? Well, they can if they’re properly cared for, and used as efficiently as possible, anyhow. How […]

What to Know About AC SEER Ratings

Is your aging air conditioner struggling, and leading you to wonder if it’s time to replace the system? Or perhaps you’re wondering if your current system is performing as efficiently as possible. Either way, it’s never a bad idea to learn about AC SEER ratings. A SEER rating is the energy efficiency ratio of your […]

AC Purchase: Central or Swamp Cooler?

Summer is here and warmer temps are here along with it for a while. So if you’ve found yourself facing the need for a new air conditioner this time of year, chances are that you’re in a bit of a rush to get one installed. We have to urge you, however, do not make this […]