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

Is a Humidifier Necessary for Your Home?

If you’ve lived through even one spring or summer season in New Mexico, then you know the phrase, “but it’s a dry heat” offers little solace. This is particularly true when you are indoors, trying to find relief from the outside heat. You crank up your AC and find that it does offer the cooling […]

How Do Water Softeners Work?

Earlier this month, we published a blog post where we talked about the importance of water softening. Hard water, while not particularly unhealthy, can cause unsightly and inconvenient issues for your plumbing. One of these problems is the buildup of calcium deposits and lime scale, which presents itself as a white, chalky buildup around your […]

You Really Need a Backflow Prevention Device: Here’s Why

Have you ever been washing your hands, or taking a shower, and suddenly found a large amount of gross water bubbling up out of the drain? If so, you have a backflow problem. Backflow is a serious issue that affects millions of homes across the country. It’s such a problem that the majority of cities […]

Call for Ductless Mini Split Repairs if You Notice These Signs

Ductless mini splits are just as susceptible to problems as any other system. Also, like most other systems, ductless mini split problems tend to get worse if they are left alone. If you’re using a ductless mini split to keep warm this winter, you should know the signs that your system is in need of […]

What You Need to Know About Carbon Monoxide

Natural gas is the primary fuel used for home heating across the country. It’s cheap, plentiful, and puts out a good amount of heat relative to the amount burned. However, it’s not a perfect fuel. There are a number of drawbacks to using natural gas, and one of the biggest is carbon monoxide. If you […]

What to Do if There’s Ice on Your Ductless System

If you’re using a ductless mini split system to keep warm this winter, you may notice ice forming on the outside unit during operation. Don’t worry, this isn’t necessarily a problem. You should be aware of why it happens, however, as it can quickly become an issue if the system malfunctions. Let’s take a look […]

What to Do if You Suspect That You Have a Slab Leak

Do you have water coming up from under your floor? Are your monthly water bills suddenly higher for no apparent reason? If so, you might have a slab leak. Slab leaks are a major problem, though they are thankfully less common than many other plumbing problems. Most homes sit on a concrete foundation, known as […]

Should I Replace My Old Air Conditioner, Even if It’s Still Working?

This is one question that we get quite a lot. We’ve posted before about some of the signs that you should replace your air conditioner, one of which is that it’s simply getting too old. Age is a big indicator of the general health of your system, but many homeowners continue to use their air […]

How a Clogged Air Filter Can Cause Your Air Conditioner to Break Down

Your air conditioner is a pretty sturdy system, and most are manufactured to last up to 20 years with proper maintenance. However, a single problem can still cause your entire air conditioning system to break down. It’s important that you are aware of these dangerous problems so that you can have them addressed as soon […]