HVAC Blog

Warm and sunny days are finally here, but before we know it, summer will be here too—along with the scorching New Mexico heat! Maintaining your AC unit is crucial for keeping your home comfortable during the hot days of summer. Throughout the winter, our air conditioners sit and collect debris and dirt. It’s important to do a small checkup in...

It first starts as a simple chill in the early morning, then before you know it—it’s time for fall again, and soon we’ll have to switch over from our cooling systems to our furnaces. Albuquerque can surprisingly bring in some inclement weather, but if your furnace is in working order and you’ve done everything you can to keep up with...

Summertime in Albuquerque means spending all your days outdoors soaking up the sun—but when you’re finished with your share of fun, you want to be able to cool down in the comfort of your own home. When your air conditioning becomes vital to that comfort, you’ll want to make sure it’s doing its job. The only way you can be...

The principle behind modern swamp coolers goes way back to ancient Egypt. Back then, homeowners would hang wet cloth over doorways and windows to cool incoming air, and royals would have their servants fan them from across containers of cool water. Swamp coolers use the same principle by adding cool moisture to the surrounding space. So how do you decide...

It may be hot outside but now is the perfect time to be thinking about getting a new furnace! Having a working furnace is crucial for keeping you and your family warm and comfortable when the cold weather hits. Whether you want to install a furnace in your new home or replace the one you’ve had for years, getting the...

When you’re a homeowner, there are always little problems to deal with. And there’s not much worse than having to deal with air conditioning unit problems in the middle of the summer. If you know what some of the most common A/C problems are, it can help you take better care of your air conditioning and help you to know...

The heat is here and it’s just going to get hotter! That means your air conditioning system will be running full blast on these hot Albuquerque days. It also means you should check the AC system at your home or business to ensure it is in excellent shape and can run at full capacity, so that you can stay cool...

Air conditioner units are an integral part of the Albuquerque lifestyle. Unfortunately, AC units, like any other equipment, are not built to last forever, and with time they begin to show signs of age. To avoid an air-conditioning emergency, here are some of the common signs you need to look out for that can let you know you’re in need...

Hiring a professional team of Albuquerque HVAC technicians to install or repair your air conditioner helps guarantee that everything will be done flawlessly and the air conditioner will provide many years of comfort. Failure to hire a professional means that you risk having to deal with recurring repairs, worthless warranties, and possibly even local code violations. Here at Thompson Heating...

Is your swamp cooler failing to live up to your expectations? Have you had to call a repairman more than once? If so, then it may be time to replace your home cooling system with the help of the experts at Thompson Heating & Air Conditioning in Albuquerque! Most people opt for swamp cooler repair before they go to the...