September in Utah can be sneaky. The weather is still hot enough to keep your air conditioner running, but the seasonal allergens—ragweed, grass, and lingering pollen—are also in full swing. For many families, that means itchy eyes, runny noses, and a house that feels less comfortable than it should.

Your home’s HVAC system includes all the components that come together to keep your home comfortable year-round. And while most every home has one…do you know what’s actually included? Let’s take a look at a typical HVAC system.

Utah summers are no joke. When the heat sticks around, so does your air conditioner — and the extra run time can quickly show up on your power bill. The good news? Staying comfortable doesn’t have to mean sky-high energy costs. With a few smart strategies (and a little help from CTR Heating & Air Conditioning), you can keep your home cool and your bills in check.

CTR Heating & Air Conditioning can help with warranty repairs and will even help you navigate the claim process for your warranty. Read on to see how simple it is to get your warranty work done with CTR.

Most days, our air conditioners are background heroes, keeping us cool and comfortable without needing us to give it much thought. But when your otherwise-reliable AC fails, it quickly becomes the center of attention…and not in a good way. Fortunately, a busted AC doesn’t need to be day-wrecker. With CTR on your team, you’ve always got help when you need it.

If you’ve got questions about your home’s heating, ventilation, or air conditioning system, you’ve come to the right place!

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 could end up saving you hundreds, if not thousands, on your HVAC system.

Imagine trying to run a race with a pillow over your face—not exactly a recipe for success. That’s essentially what your air conditioner is doing when its outdoor coil is covered in dirt, grass clippings, cottonwood fluff, and debris. It’s struggling to breathe.

Heat wave. Hot streak. Summer scorcher. Whatever you want to call it, a run of high temps can make the best of us, well, lose our cool. Extreme heat also puts even the best of air conditioners to the test. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to stay cool, and give your A/C a fighting chance.

We often see an uptick in bad business practices, scams, and schemes from HVAC companies during peak summer and winter months, trying to get customers to shell out more money than they need to. We don’t love it, it’s a bad look for the industry, so we refuse to participate in it. We believe our customers deserve better!

Now that we’ve officially crossed in to summer, your air conditioner will become one of the most important appliances in your home. But what happens when the cold air stops and your house starts hearting up? A busted AC is never fun but don’t fret…we’ve got your back with some DIY troubleshooting tips and a little extra help, should you need it.

Your HVAC system is one of the largest and most important systems in your home. It keeps you comfortable in both the winter and summer, and it can also help to improve your home's air quality. However, even the best HVAC systems can break down from time to time. If your HVAC system stops working, it's important to call a qualified technician as soon as possible.

With careful planning and the help of the intelligent scheduling built right in to smart thermostats, you can save big bucks on your heating and cooling bills. Best of all, using a smart thermostat, all these cost-saving adjustments happen automatically.

At CTR Heating & Air Conditioning, we’ve always believed that homeowners deserve honesty, clarity, and peace of mind — especially when it comes to HVAC service. That’s why we’ve created an Upfront Pricing page on our website, where you can view real prices for many of our most common services before you even pick up the phone or schedule an appointment.

Alongside the other HVAC equipment in your home, your air conditioner works hard to keep you comfy. And, like any complex system, your home’s HVAC equipment requires a little TLC from time-to-time to keep it running at peak performance.

Summer is just round the corner! As days get longer and temps warm up, we can (finally!) make the switch from heat to air conditioning. A key part of that switch is making sure your media filter (sometimes called a furnace filter or HVAC filter) is clean and ready for the new season.

Picture this: you’re sitting comfortably in your living room. The air conditioner (or heater in the cooler months) is doing its job, the room is cozy…life is good, Then you move to another part of the house (an upstairs bedroom, a basement hangout room, a bonus room above the garage) and BAM! You’re hit with a temperature swing so abrupt it nearly knocks your socks off!

In addition to HVAC repairs, new system installations, and emergency services, we also offer our $69 AC tune-up and inspection to keep your healthy system running its healthiest.

Your HVAC system plays a big role in keeping your home comfortable — but every once in a while, it might also catch your attention in a not-so-pleasant way. If you’ve ever noticed a strange smell coming from your vents, it’s important not to ignore it. Some odors are harmless, but others could signal a bigger problem.

While we’re still enjoying some of the springtime weather today, warmer temps are definitely on the way. With those warmer temps comes switching on the AC for the first time…probably for the first time in months. Most of the time, your air conditioner is ready for you and gets to work. But there are a few things you can do today, ahead of the switch, to make sure the transition is seamless.