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Richmond’s Air is conducting AC unit maintenance and checkups! Due to the nature of our business, and in an effort to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, if anyone in the house is COVID-positive, everyone needs to be out of the house for at least 2 hours before a technician can enter the house … [Read more...]
3 Secrets HVAC Repair Companies Don’t Want You to Know
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are not one-size-fits-all, but many companies may lead you to believe this is true. This can cause homeowners a huge headache and expense, especially during the times of the year when comfort is easily compromised by the weather … [Read more...]
13 Ways People Stayed Cool Before Air Conditioning
Air conditioners didn’t enter homes until H.H. Schultz and J.Q. Sherman invented the window AC unit in 1931. These air conditioners are still commonly used today; however, back then very few people could afford the luxury of an individual room air conditioner. Fortunately, they found plenty of … [Read more...]
The Next AC Innovation: 3D Printed Cooling Bricks
Here at Richmond's Air, we like to keep you up to speed with the latest advancements in air conditioning. In the past, we've posted about several exciting HVAC innovations, including sending a building's heat off into space and an air conditioner made more efficient by sidestepping the traditional … [Read more...]
Reno’s Ronald McDonald House Receives the Gift of Heat and Air!
It is not often that you hear about someone receiving the gift of heat and air during the holidays. Many of us take it for granted but there are some places in desperate need. In Reno, Nevada, three companies united to help assist the local Ronald McDonald House. This well-known facility serves as … [Read more...]
Will Air Conditioning Enter the Space Age?
It might sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but the vast cold of space might one day help keep the buildings of planet Earth cool. Stanford engineers have found a way to transmit heat away from buildings directly into space using a thin material that can be placed on the top of a … [Read more...]
Michelangelo’s Famous Frescoes Get Updated HVAC System
Air conditioning has become such an integral part of modern life that we often forget how important it can be. A recent story from the Vatican though reminds us about the power of air conditioning. There, Vatican officials have recently revealed new lighting and air conditioning system upgrades in … [Read more...]
Are More Efficient Air Conditioners On the Horizon?
Willis Carrier developed air conditioning over 100 years ago. Since then, air conditioning has changed the way the world operates. The basic technology of the air conditioner has experienced very little alteration over the last century though. Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean to Be NATE-Certified?
It is a harsh reality that cases of dishonesty and fraud are a common problem in the HVAC industry. Insurance companies regularly receive claims from homeowners and businesses who were duped by greedy technicians or fell victim to con artists masking as contractors. Sadly, this is nothing … [Read more...]
EPA Warning Highlights The Importance of Working With a Professional HVAC Company
The EPA and FBI recently issued a statement warning homeowners about dangerous off-market coolants that could end up in your air conditioner and potentially cause a fire or even an explosion. The warning highlights the importance of working with a professional HVAC technician you can trust. The … [Read more...]
