When Should You Switch Your Furnace Over and Winterize
As summer slowly fades away and the cool breeze of fall will soon be upon us, homeowners start to wonder when to switch their furnaces over to prepare for winter. For those who own homes, the significance of gearing up for the colder season and ensuring the proper functioning of their...
The Average Savings After Installing a Programmable Thermostat
Installing a programmable or smart thermostat from Affordable Service is one of the most obvious things you can do to lower the cost of your energy bill. On average, half of our home's energy is used for heating and cooling throughout the year, so it's a great idea to find a path to save...
Why You Should Consider an Air Purifier
Getting an air purifier for your home is always a good idea. It will help you, as a homeowner, improve the indoor air quality (IAQ) you breathe inside your home. With an air purifier, like the Air Knight IPG Air Purifier, you'll increase the overall comfort in your home but also find...
The Benefits of Insulating Your Attic
Insulating the attic in a pitched roof home is often overlooked when considering how energy efficient a home can be. It is one of the most accessible places to add insulation and gives back year-round. The EPA estimates that "homeowners can save an average of 15% on heating and cooling...
Can Buying a New HVAC Save You Money?
Are you feeling as tired as we are from the sweltering summer weather? Well, it’s a big financial commitment, but with temperatures recently exceeding one hundred degrees, buying a new HVAC system may be what you need. According to the DOE, "air conditioners use about 6% of all the...
The Advantages of Replacing Your Standard Outlets with USB Outlets
Did you know USB outlets provide optimized charging for your devices, helping them get juiced up much quicker than a regular outlet? This is just one of the newly popular USB outlets' advantages over standard. With USB chargers now being used daily for devices like cell phones and...
Three HVAC Troubleshooting Tips That Every Homeowner Should Know
As a homeowner, it's crucial to have a basic understanding of how to troubleshoot common HVAC issues. Whether your unit won't power on or you're experiencing low airflow, having some troubleshooting knowledge can help you address these minor issues effectively. To get started, Affordable...
BTUs Explained
BTU is an acronym for British Thermal Units. It's used to measure heat and is the amount required to raise the temperature of one pound of water by one degree Fahrenheit. But what exactly does this mean and how does this relate to your air conditioner (A/C)? Well, Affordable Service is...
Finding Your Optimal Sleep Temperature
Unlike cold nights, hot ones can often disturb our comfort and lead to poor sleep patterns due to increased wakefulness plus reduced slow-wave and rapid-eye-movement sleep. So, how do you effectively counteract these effects? Well, if your home is equipped with a reliable A/C unit, there...
Why Your Swamp Cooler Stopped Cooling
The main reason why swamp coolers stop cooling is that the outside air is too humid. Such conditions cause units to be less efficient, but in arid regions like New Mexico, other factors are likely contributing to the problem. Rest assured, the professionals at Affordable Service are...
Why Your Water Heater Makes Noise
Have you noticed strange noises coming from your water heater? Humming, knocking, hammering, screeching or tapping are all sounds that can indicate your water heater needs maintenance. However, there's usually a straightforward explanation for these unpleasant sounds: naturally occurring...
Energy Efficiency Tips for Your Home’s Refrigerated Air
As summer approaches, the temperature in New Mexico is expected to rise, making it essential to keep your air conditioning system running at its best to beat the heat and to reduce your energy bill! Thankfully, the team at Affordable Service Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Electric have some...