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

Is a Whole-Home Air Purifier Worth the Investment?

The short answer to this is, “yes, almost always!” But don’t worry, we will elaborate. A lot of homeowners are struggling lately with deciding how to stay healthy inside their homes. Indoor air quality has become a buzzword lately. We want you to understand what exactly it is that a whole-house purifier does and why […]

Isn’t Refrigerant Loss Normal for an AC System?

The short answer to this is “no.” Allow us to elaborate! Most homeowners don’t realize just how their air conditioner works, considering the complexity of modern cooling systems and the years of specialized training required to be a technician who can install and service them. There are a few common misconceptions and misunderstandings about AC […]

Coronavirus Notice

Roadrunner has adopted protocols to keep our customers and our staff as safe as we can. These include the use of sanitizers, face masks, and social distancing, as well as ensuring that no employees work when sick. We can handle your needs without face-to-face interaction. Payment by phone is available. Additionally, the staff at Roadrunner […]

2 Possible Reasons for Low Airflow

Your air conditioning system is one of those appliances that gets put to the test year after year—even more so than your water heater, an appliance that gets used every day! With the stifling summers we experience each year, in addition to high humidity, we need AC systems to work as efficiently as possible. So, […]

Evaporative Cooling vs. Ductless Cooling: Should You Make the Switch?

We’re not here to knock evaporative cooling—it’s an effective and efficient means to cool a living space in many homes. It requires little maintenance, and is well-suited for homes in dry and arid climates. But, evaporative cooling isn’t right for every home, and yours may be one. For instance, they struggle when there is too […]

What Are You Doing to Prevent Frozen Pipes?

If you’ve lived in the Espanola area for even just a year, then you know we’re notorious for our hot summers, one of which we’re just now coming out of and greeting cooler temperatures with joy. Of course, if you’re an Espanola resident you also know that our mild temperatures don’t last long. We go […]

Can I Seal My Ductwork with Duct Tape?

You could, but you’d regret it! Don’t worry, we’re going to give you a bit more detail than that. Look, we get it. If you have a construction worker in your life, or even just a handy person, then you may have at one point heard the phrase, “All you need in life is to […]

4 Causes of Low HVAC Airflow

Does it feel like your HVAC unit is taking a vacation? Air conditioners don’t get to take a break in the summer! If your unit isn’t blowing cool air like it used to, it’s possible you have an airflow issue. There are many causes for low airflow, but you don’t want to waste any time […]

How Faulty Ductwork Affects Your Air Conditioner

When you live in a climate such as ours, chances are high that you think about your air conditioner a good amount. Naturally, you want it to function effectively and efficiently. What most homeowners don’t think about, however, is the “V” part of HVAC—the ventilation system that connects your AC system to the outside, making […]