Ambient Air Solutions Blog: Archive for the ‘Helena, MT’ Category

What Are Cold Climate Heat Pumps?

Monday, August 21st, 2023

Many homeowners in Montana wonder if a heat pump will be enough to heat their homes on the coldest winter days. A popular option for homeowners who want a heat pump but who don’t have a backup heating source like a fireplace has been a dual-fuel system. This consists of a heat pump along with a backup heating source such as a furnace.

However, cold climate heat pumps are being designed to work in climates such as ours where temperatures are in the single digits for many days of the year. Cold climate heat pumps (CCHPs) go by several names including high efficiency heat pumps and cold weather heat pumps. Let’s learn more about these systems below so you can decide if heat pump installation is the right choice for you.

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Where to Go After a Botched Repair

Monday, September 6th, 2021

We’re not interested in admitting defeat here on this blog. While it’s true that you might feel pretty defeated after finding out that the repair job you just paid for isn’t doing the trick, it’s not the end of your AC’s journey. If anything, this is a perfect opportunity to learn some useful tips about AC repair in Helena, MT.

First, we need to touch on the subject of why professional service that’s insured could help you in the future. Then, we’ll discuss the problems with amateur or DIY service, why it can lead to more situations like this, and what other solutions are available.

Finally, we’ll get into what you can do right now. There’s always a way up, and we hope that this blog grants you a little bit of positivity to start getting your home the comfort it needs.

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Why It’s Time to Upgrade Your Portable AC

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Portable air conditioners sound like a great investment when you first purchase a home, or when you’re in need of emergency comfort. After all, you can just spend most of these hot summer days in one room, or swimming in the pool, right? While this might be the case right now, the truth is that our expectations and lifestyles grow over time. What seems comfortable now could quickly become a hassle within the next couple of years. Whole-home air conditioning systems are designed to remedy this problem by providing you with plenty of space and comfort.

As your needs change, so will your air conditioning in Helena, MT. Today, we want to explain why a central air conditioner, or some other kind of whole-home air conditioning system, is always going to be better than a portable unit. We’ll explain how to go about upgrading it, and why upgrading could be a great decision for your budget!

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Everything to Know About Electric Furnaces

Monday, April 19th, 2021

We love talking about electric furnaces on this blog. Especially when it reminds us of our customers’ faces when they realize that they can indeed have a powerful furnace heating system in their home that doesn’t have access to natural gas. It’s true—heaters come in all shapes and sizes and furnaces are no exception.

However, before we dive right into the installation of an electric furnace in Helena, MT, we need to dispel some of the myths surrounding it. No, electric furnaces aren’t less efficient than gas furnaces by default. And no, unless you try to set it up yourself, you’re not going to have tripped circuits and reoccurring power issues.

It’s entirely possible that your home in Helena is adequately heated by an electric furnace for a low cost with no problems at all. But first, we need to talk about the basics of how these systems operate.

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Don’t Let Your Heat Escape!

Monday, April 5th, 2021

Heat, air conditioning, comfort… They’re all the same thing. When the temperatures are unliveable or uncomfortable outside, you rely on your heating or air conditioning system to keep your indoor environment safe and comfy. This is why it’s so important that you keep your heat inside during the winter and spring, and keep the outdoor heat outside during the summer.

Here at Ambient Air Solutions, we’re very concerned with how homes in our area are keeping comfortable temperatures indoors. Sometimes we see overworked heat pumps or other types of heating in Bozeman, MT that just can’t create enough heat for the whole house. If it’s constantly escaping through air ducts, drafty doors and windows, and just isn’t well maintained, that will never change.

So, let’s change it together. We will be brainstorming a few ways to stop heat from escaping your home when you need it the most.

Tags: heater repair, Heating
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Your Furnace Should Never Do This

Monday, February 22nd, 2021

We get a lot of calls from homeowners who notice something “strange” about their heating system but aren’t quite sure how serious the problem is. While we want to remind you that our phone lines are always open for people to call us and ask, you should be able to parse this out for yourself sometimes. There are absolutely things that signify the need for furnace repair in Helena, MT and there shouldn’t be any grey area around it.

To keep things simple, here’s a list of things that your furnace should never do. This means if you locate anything on this list that seems familiar, or that you just noticed your furnace doing, you should schedule repairs as soon as possible.

Don’t try to convince yourself that your furnace is the exception, and don’t start rationalizing why you can wait for repairs. Some of these fixes just can’t wait, as delaying them can lead to even more issues. For proactive tips on avoiding such problems, explore 3 tips to stop your furnace from breaking down.

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Do You Need a Furnace Replacement?

Monday, January 25th, 2021

What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of a furnace replacement? Is it how wasteful it seems? Is it how expensive this kind of service likely is? Or perhaps it’s the dread of how extensive this kind of work would be, and how much time you’d be without heat when you sign up? We totally get it and, as much as we don’t like it, we understand the reputation that this kind of service has.

Well, we’re here to change that. Furnace service in Helena, MT doesn’t have to be such a nightmare and a replacement can actually be an incredibly exciting opportunity. If you’re in need of a replacement or you’ve put it off for too long, then let us take this chance to convince you that furnace replacement can be a delightful service. We’ll go into what this can mean in terms of savings, technology, and learning about the industry.

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Furnaces: Your Handy FAQ Guide

Monday, January 11th, 2021

Are you a homeowner that’s never really thought about your furnace system until now, but now has some burning questions? Or perhaps you’re a homeowner that’s always been quite curious about your furnace, but you need some more intermediate answers to help you pinpoint a problem? Furnaces in Helena, MT are our specialty because they’re the most common heating system we see and service. We’d love for our community to be more understanding and knowledgeable about these types of systems, and we can start that today.

We’ve come up with an FAQ guide to tackle some beginner and intermediate questions for curious people that want to understand their furnaces. Be advised that this FAQ is not a tutorial to fix your furnace, or help you when you open it up and start working on repairs. For that, we only recommend you go with a professional technician who is licensed and certified to perform the work.

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How Important Is a Furnace Filter?

Monday, December 14th, 2020

How important is a water filter when you’re drinking water from the tap? Or how important is it that you strain your pasta before you cook it? We use filters in different aspects of our lives, but when it comes to HVAC systems, our furnace filters might be the most important. Furnace filters do a lot more than just improve our indoor air quality. Their main job is to actually protect the interior components of your heating system so it lasts longer and functions efficiently.

We’re going to go into some details about the reason why furnaces, and other forced-air heating systems, come with filters. We’ll talk about how replacing your filter can help mitigate the need for furnace repair in Helena, MT . You can also explore late-season furnace maintenance tips to keep your heater running smoothly even as the colder months come to an end.

Sound good? Great! Then let’s get to the point and talk about the need for furnace filters.

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We’re Hiring!

Friday, October 16th, 2020

Ambient Air Solutions is hiring for one of our many open positions! If you’re skilled in HVAC technology and have what it takes to join our killer team—send us a message as soon as possible! Here are the positions we’re looking to fill:

Service Technician
Installer
Labor Hand

This could be a great opportunity to develop a relationship with one of the most reliable HVAC teams in the area. Our team is always growing and we’re happy to work with additional community members to help make people comfortable in the Bozeman area!

Give Ambient Air Solutions a call to join our team today. Simplifying heating and cooling!

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