General HVAC Articles
Is your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment ready for National Air Conditioning Day? Can it handle a long, hot summer or an occasional scorcher?
As the summer months approach, we are all looking to save some pennies where we can. So why not start with your costly utility bills?
Congratulations, you’re planning to remodel your Missoula home! Breathing new life and comfort into your charming older home is a grand adventure, and you can count on our team at Design Air to be there every step of the way to help however we can.
Professional HVAC maintenance is the most practical way to protect your HVAC investment and help safeguard it against unexpected breakdowns.
There’s nothing quite like going green. By choosing environmentally friendly systems for your Missoula home, you’ll reduce your carbon footprint and can even save money. Help the environment while also benefiting yourself—who wouldn’t want that?
Signed into law in August 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act provides tax credits and incentives to encourage Montana homeowners to swap out their old fuel-burning appliances for high- efficiency equipment that does a better job at a lower operating cost.
Let our qualified technicians at Design Air inspect, clean, and, if necessary, repair your heating and cooling system. Your HVAC equipment will operate at peak efficiency and with minimal sound after a tune-up.
When you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Montana home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Design Air, Inc wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so…
Planning to remodel your home? Don’t forget about your heating and cooling system. Remodeling is the perfect time to add more comfort to your home—and it starts with your heating and cooling system.
The air conditioning system in your Missoula home is one of your biggest investments and home assets. In order to take care of it properly, as well as to communicate effectively with air conditioning (AC) professionals when needed, it’s good to understand some common air conditioning terminology.
When the temperature gets low, your energy bill gets high. That’s because you spend more time indoors during the winter. And we don’t blame you—it can get pretty cold here in Montana.
As the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Missoula you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.
Updated on 11/13/2020 to reflect most recent findings by the RGF® Environmental Group Study. This FAQ is to inform you about our safety procedures and services during the COVID-19 pandemic* and to reassure you that our company remains committed to providing the best possible HVAC and indoor air quality services to all our customers in…
In our current and rapidly changing new environment, it is important that we carefully monitor and do what we can to prevent the spread of the evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation. Design Air, Inc., is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our clients and has firmly adopted the following policies to ensure we are doing…
At Design Air, we know what an investment your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is in your home. That’s why time and time again we recommend regular preventative maintenance on all your HVAC units. You need to invest in your investment. We have had some of our Missoula, Montana, area customers ask us…
Design Air wants to wish all of our heating and air conditioning customers in Missoula and the surrounding cities, communities and neighborhoods a very happy holiday this year.
We know that your home matters and we want you to know that it matters to us and to our team, too. We are local business owners who believe in serving you the same way we expect to be served. We’re proud Montanans and proud to live here with you and want to keep you…
Fall Indoor Air Quality in Montana With fall now upon us in Missoula, MT, cooler temperatures are here to stay. This transition from one season to another most definitely affects your home’s indoor air quality (IAQ). And your IAQ directly affects your comfort in your home. In cooler weather, there is a greater tendency to…
A common term used in the HVAC industry is an air conditioner or heat pump’s SEER rating. But what exactly is SEER and why is it important? SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It’s a measurement of an air conditioner’s cooling capacity to power input, or simply, the ratio of cooling produced (in BTUs)…
NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. NATE is the nation’s largest certification organization for HVAC and refrigeration technicians. It’s important to note that almost everyone in the HVAC and refrigeration industries recognizes and supports a NATE certification, although not everyone in the industry is NATE-certified. It’s a discretionary certification, and technicians can service equipment…
Ensure the money invested in your home adds value and comfort while lasting for years. No homeowner wants the frustration of a contractor’s poorly done installation, costing more money, time, and headache than the initial install. With more than 40 contractors in the Missoula and Bitterroot Valleys, how do you pick the right company from…