"Kind and friendly service, he cleaned both the dryer vent and hvac system. My clothes drys so much faster and my "clean lint trap" light on my dryer finally went off. I would highly recommend"
"Mitch from Star Electric was so helpful, prompt and easy to work with. He takes the time to explain things, is very reasonable and professional. Highly recommend"
"Shawn and his crew were super knowledgeable and even helped out with other electrical projects that I was working on, making sure I was doing them the correct way. Black Diamond will be my first call for my next electrical projects."
"I had an issue with my furnace, so I requested help through Angi. Miki called me within 10 min and offered to come straight out to my house to diagnose the problem. After stopping at the store to pickup a new furnace filter for me, he showed up and got to work. I was very impressed with how fast he addressed the problem and fixed it. He then went on and showed me the type of filters to buy and what to stay away from. My furnace is very old and as a result will need to be replaced sometime in the next couple years. So when I change the filter he showed me what to look for so I know when the furnace needs to be replaced. I really liked this guy he came out right away, fixed furnace, offered me free professional advice and charged me next to nothing. He is very honest and reliable. I would and will highly recommend to anyone who seeks a heating/AC professional to work on their project!"
"Adam and his team were extremely professional, prompt, and paid extreme attention to detail. We HIGHLY recommend Grizzly Air to anyone looking for heating and cooling needs. Thank you!! We are very happy with our Mitsubishi mini split installation and will be a forever customer!"
Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts
A common HVAC rule is that for every 500 to 600 square feet of living space, you need 1 ton of heating or cooling capacity. Now that you know this common rule, you also need to know that it isn’t very accurate, and a dedicated pro wouldn’t use it for your home. If you talk to a pro who won’t or can’t perform a proper Manual J calculation, consider hiring someone more thorough.
You can run an HRV with air conditioning—assuming that you decide to keep the system on during the summer. The HRV will continue to bring in fresh outdoor air, which will then flow into your AC unit and cool down your home. It will also keep moving the stuffy indoor air out of your house.
The simplest indicator is how long it’s been since your last tune-up. You should schedule an annual AC tune-up each spring. Beyond that, there are multiple signs that your AC needs a quick check by a professional. These issues include higher-than-average energy bills, decreased air flow from vents, higher indoor temperatures, and an air conditioning unit that stays on all the time or frequently turns on and off.
Signs that your A/C system needs professional service include increased energy bills, uneven or poor cooling, loud or unusual noises, and frequent cycling.
Many HVAC companies offer free quotes and free estimates for repairs and new HVAC systems. Others offer low-cost quotes or apply the cost of the estimates or diagnostics to your final bill if you hire them. Be aware that some companies advertise free HVAC quotes and recoup the costs by charging more for their services. Free HVAC quotes are never truly free—they cost the company time and effort—so be a good customer. Also understand that you may end up paying for free quotes in another way if you don’t hire a reputable company.
The Kalispell, MT homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
A central air system is great for someone looking to cool and heat their home all year round. Even if your home uses baseboard heating, you can still make the switch. Read on to learn more about adding central air to a baseboard-heated house.
Try these 12 top tips to keep your air conditioner working at maximum efficiency. Stay cool, and minimize energy costs with this expert air conditioning advice.