HVAC News, September 2025

If users want complete comfort from an air conditioning system, they recommend reverse-cycle units. These systems offer both a heating mode and a cooling mode from one unit, ensuring comfortable temperatures in summer, winter, spring, and autumn. Reverse cycle systems also boast incredible efficiency, helping to keep the electricity bills in a comfortable range.  whisper-quiet performance However, comfort isn’t just about the right temperature or the most affordable system. It&rsqu...

When it comes to creating a comfortable environment at home or in the office, choosing the right heating and cooling system is essential. There are numerous options available, but it always comes back to the same two questions: Ducted or Split? Gas or Electric? Australian Climate Systems will provide the answers to these questions, helping the user decide once and for all if the user should install ducted air conditioning or split systems in Melbourne.  Reverse C...

Breathing in clean air is essential for health. Unfortunately, the air inside the homes can be more polluted than outdoor air. Poor indoor air quality can be caused by a variety of factors, including dust mites, mold, pet dander, and chemicals. In this blog post, Atomatic Mechanical Services discusses some of the common causes of indoor air quality problems as well as solutions to improve indoor air quality in the home. Common Causes of Poor Indoor Air Quality Dust Mites Dust mites are micro...

While winter is almost over, it’ll be here again before they know it – they need to be thinking about how they want to keep their home and walkway safe and snow-free next winter. Snow melt systems are a great solution for those in the cold Chicagoland area. They provide a fast, efficient, and cost-effective way to melt the snow around the home while also keeping them safe from slippery surfaces. Atomatic Mechanical Services explores the benefits of snow melting systems, as well as h...

Carbon monoxide detectors are designed to alert home occupants in the event of a carbon monoxide leak. But what do they do when they hear their carbon monoxide detector going off? Just because they don’t smell anything, or nothing seems out of the ordinary, doesn’t mean there isn’t a carbon monoxide leak in the home. In this blog post, Atomatic discusses how carbon monoxide alarms work and what steps they should take if one goes off, as well as the possibility of false alarms....

Choosing the best AC unit for the home can seem like an overwhelming task. With so many different makes, models, and sizes to choose from, it’s important to do some research before selecting a new cooling system. Atomatic Mechanical Services, Inc. has put together a guide of factors to consider, when choosing an air conditioner that will meet the needs, keep users comfortable, and operate within their budget. As people know, selecting the right air conditioning unit for a home can be st...

HVAC zone control systems are designed to help residents regulate the temperature in their homes more efficiently. By dividing the home into different zones, users can control the temperature in each zone independently. This allows users to better customize the temperature in each room to meet their needs. A zoned HVAC system will typically have three main components: a zone controller, zone dampers, and zone thermostats. Zone controller The zone controller is responsible for turning the s...

Many home and business owners aren’t quite sure when the best time of year is to get their furnaces tuned up. The simple answer is that every furnace and heating system should be tuned up at least once a year, but when is the best time? Continue reading to learn valuable information about the vast importance of preventative furnace maintenance, what the process involves, and when is the best time of year to have the furnace tuned up. According to most HVAC professionals, the best time for...

Ductless mini split systems are highly efficient, cost-effective HVAC solutions that many home and business owners are trending towards. Continue reading to learn what a ductless mini split system is, the applications that mini split systems are best suited for, the advantages of these simplistic systems, and the very few and trivial drawbacks associated with them. A ductless mini split system is an alternative to a traditional heating system and air handler-based HVAC system. As its name sugg...

Homeowners all across the country have been switching from traditional heating systems to heat pumps, and for a good reason. Heat pumps are cost-effective, energy-efficient, and can even be used as both air conditioners and heating systems. Instead of burning fuel to create heat, a heat pump pulls the naturally occurring heat and uses it to heat an environment. However, customers often wonder how a heat pump can pull warm air in from outside during the winter. Atomatic Mechanical...

An HVAC zone control system can help ensure that everyone in the family is comfortable. This is true even if residents need to maintain different temperatures in their home areas or zones. Atomatic Mechanical Services has provided consultations and installation for zoned heating and cooling for many years. With conventional furnaces and ductwork, air circulates through the air ducts and into each room until the thermostat reads the proper temperature. Before the heat is turned off, it can some...

1. Go single-use plastic-free for a week Sounds easy? They’ll need to change a lot to complete this challenge: think reusable water bottles, coffee cups, and containers; beeswax food wraps and coverings, supermarket food, and plastic-free toilet rolls. And turn the single-use plastic they just can’t avoid into an Ecobrick! 2. Who can go car-free the longest? They’re not going out much in lockdown, but when they do, challenge the household or Zoom buddies to walk, cycle, or...

Most tend to take heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for granted. As long as they are working, it’s easy to go on day after day without thinking about them. But, like most other things, taking care of the HVAC system through regular maintenance is critical to keeping it in good working order.  Many Los Angeles homeowners have installed a heat pump to handle their heating and cooling needs. If they have a heat pump, they’ll want to be aware of some special...

It’s the first really hot day of summer when open windows, sun-blocking shades, and ceiling fans just can’t cut it anymore. They resign themselves to finally turning on the air conditioner (AC)—only to find it blowing warm air, making funny noises, or simply not cooperating at all. It’s a scenario they all dread, and one that professionals at Tassio Temperature want to prevent. If they are a homeowner in Los Angeles getting ready for a scorching summer, they will want to...