Air Conditioning Articles

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

August 29, 2024
How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home? Tech with women.

Aside from the professionals, like ours at North Winds Heating & Cooling, who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?

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Going Ductless

July 31, 2024
couple sitting on a couch while using a remote to adjust their ductless unit.

You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.

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5 Common AC Problems

July 15, 2024
5 Common AC Problems. Running air conditioning unit.

North Winds Heating & Cooling is always eager to educate our East Lansing area customers on heating and cooling home care. Whether you have an AC, furnace, heat pump, or ductless mini split, we want you to get the most out of your investment.

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Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

July 8, 2024
Side view exhausted young girl using paper waver, suffering from hot summer weather or high temperature at home. Unhappy overheated woman feeling uncomfortable indoors.

Few things in life can be more frustrating than your air conditioner malfunctioning over the summer—but it can and does happen. Luckily, North Winds Heating & Cooling has solutions to help keep you from boiling!

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AC Maintenance Checklist

April 30, 2024
AC Maintenance Checklist. Man at desk with phone

Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Lansing without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend.

Be sure you take the time to perform basic maintenance regularly as well as invest in a professional AC tune-up at least once a year.

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3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

August 9, 2022
3 Health Benefits for Using Your AC While Sleeping

A major part of your health relies on getting a good night’s sleep. That’s why it’s not just important to run your air conditioner during the hot summer days. You also need to keep your home comfortably cool at night as well.

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Does an AC Help With Allergies?

June 30, 2022
Does an AC Help With Allergies?

Does an air conditioner (AC) help with allergies? In one word, yes. Actually two words, yes if. If you properly maintain the air conditioner. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control its humidity, which are both helps in the allergy world. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, it’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America, so any and all help is welcomed.

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Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

June 15, 2022
Service Industry: Work tools on air conditioners. Outside residential home.

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At North Winds Heating & Cooling, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Lansing.

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What Does AC SEER Mean?

May 30, 2022
Technician - Engineer investigate Repairing Air Conditioner

When it comes to your air conditioner (AC), a common term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) business you are likely to see everywhere is your air conditioner’s SEER. But what exactly is SEER?

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What Are Zone Control Systems?

September 8, 2021
What Are Zone Control Systems?

If you have a large home with multiple stories or a large household with family members who prefer different temperatures, consider installing a zone control system.

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Video- Is your AC making scary noises?

August 24, 2021
Video- Is your AC making scary noises?

Is your AC making scary noises? Call us today! We can help!

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What Is a Ductless AC?

July 15, 2021
What Is a Ductless AC?

Ductless air conditioning (AC) systems can be the perfect answer for that room which is never quite cool enough or for that new addition you are building. It’s a low-maintenance and affordable option to upgrading to a newer air conditioning unit when more cooling is needed inside your Okemos home.

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