Gateway Heating & Cooling technician performing ductless AC maintenance on a mini split in a Lexington, KY, home.

AC Maintenance Checklist

April 15, 2022

To help this season, here’s a comprehensive air conditioning maintenance checklist to help keep your system in excellent working order.

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HVAC technician installing batters in a smoke detector.

Video – When Do I Need to Replace the Batteries in My Smoke Detector?

February 28, 2022

Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!

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Why Is Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Important?

February 19, 2022

Energy-efficient homes are more common than ever. Although they provide many benefits, including reducing overall energy usage and a smaller carbon footprint, they come with some disadvantages as well. 

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Video – Why Is My HVAC Unit Making Unusual Noises?

January 31, 2022

If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 859-404-0495. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.

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Woman sipping on a cup of coffee by window to as she contemplates how to lower her winter heating bill.

5 Ways to Lower Your Winter Heating Bill

January 19, 2022

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 Kentucky.

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Video – Should I Set My Thermostat to ON or AUTO?

December 31, 2021

On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled. Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated. It might be a good idea to try a combination of both settings.

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Homeowner adjusting old dial thermostat to deal with short cycling.

What Is Short Cycling?

December 15, 2021

Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work.

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Happy Thanksgiving From Our Family to Yours

November 25, 2021

We want to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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Fall Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

November 16, 2021

With fall now upon us in Lexington, 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 indoor air quality directly affects your comfort in your home.

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Cup of tea sitting on window sill to represent why you need a humidifier in the fall for better IAQ.

Why Do I Need a Humidifier in the Fall?

October 19, 2021

Fall is a beautiful time of the year—but it comes with a drop in humidity levels. If you’re concerned about the humidity change and want to enhance your comfort inside your Winchester home, installing a humidifier is an excellent option.

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