Cooling Articles

Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

April 15, 2022
Mounted air conditioner outside home in Marlborough, MA.

Whether you settle on a heat pump or an air conditioner, let Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning handle the installation.

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Why Programmable Thermostats Are Hot!

March 15, 2022
Homeowner holding a programmable thermostat.

Our solution at Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning is to replace your old thermostat with a programmable thermostat that can increase your comfort, lower your utility bills, and reduce your carbon footprint.

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The Importance of Fall Maintenance

September 6, 2017
Technician providing fall maintenance to a woman's home in Hudson

As the saying goes, “time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Hudson, MA, you need to think about preparing your HVAC system for fall maintenance. Maintaining your heating and cooling equipment…

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What is a Heat Pump?

May 6, 2017
Boy in front of a fan because he needs a new heat pump in Hudson

A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter, a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer, the process reverses and it will remove heat from your…

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How Does an Air Conditioner Work?

December 25, 2016
Family relaxing on couch

An air conditioner is a standard appliance in home comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Chaves, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the appliances you are using,…

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