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Why Choose us?

Posted on: April 20, 2023

Why choose Tri-State Heating & Cooling? Local We are a locally owned small business that strives to make sure you are comfortable and completely satisfied at a fair and reasonable price. Fair Prices You won’t see us on a TV commercial or hear us

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HVAC Warranties

Posted on: March 14, 2023

Manufacturers offer a 10 year warranty on parts, as long as the product is registered. We register each product we install for the customer. This is good to the original purchaser for single family homes that are owner occupied. It can be transferred if the

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Understanding Efficiency Ratings

Posted on: January 23, 2023
Tags: air conditioning, Efficiency, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, SEER, HSPF, SEER2, HSPF2, rating

All Heating and Air products have an efficiency rating. Today, we will look at what this means for an Air Conditioner and a Heat Pump.

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The Transition from 13 to 14 SEER Heat Pumps and Air Conditioners

Posted on: January 16, 2023
Tags: air conditioning, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, SEER

Beginning January 1, 2023, the DOE is increasing the minimum efficiencies for central air conditioners and heat pumps. The testing procedures for determining those efficiencies are changing as well. 

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COVID-19 Update 2

Posted on: April 2, 2020

Dear Loyal Customers, Raving Fans and Friends,  Effective immediately for the health and well being of our Tri-State family, ours and yours, we are currently open for Emergency / Demand Service ONLY, service and replacement. We will be happy to book

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COVID-19 Update

Posted on: March 17, 2020

Dear Customers & Friends , At this time our offices are OPEN and staffed to help you with your heating and cooling needs. We currently have no plans to restrict our hours or our services. If you have a maintenance appointment scheduled over the

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Variable Fan - Tri State Heating & Air Conditioning

Enjoy Comfort and Savings with a Variable Speed Fan

It’s a fact that everyone has interest in saving money! This certainly applies to how you heat and cool your home. As you look for a solution, consider having Tri-State install a furnace or air handler with a variable speed fan in your home. There are

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Honeywell Wi-Fi Thermostat

Cost Savings & Features of WiFi Enabled Thermostats

Consumer Reports indicates that programmable thermostats can trim about $180 a year from your energy bill (which is a sizeable chunk of change) by automatically reducing your heating or cooling when you need it least. Along with straightforward

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WiFi Enabled Thermostats - Comfort and convenience all in one!

Posted on: December 18, 2013
Tags: WiFi, Thermostat, Remote Control, Fee App, Smart Thermostat

We live in a world that technology is constantly changing.  From reading books and watching TV or videos on tablets and mobile devices, to cell phones that do everything from helping us manage our money to guiding us down the highway step by step via

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Going, Going, Gone! Don't get caught sweating it out this summer.

Chlorodifluoromethane, better known as HCFC-22 or R-22 is the most common refrigerant used in residential air conditioning units.  However, R-22 is currently being phased out in the U.S. due to its very high potential to exacerbate

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Energy star rated HVAC equipment

Posted on: February 13, 2013

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency:“Earning the ENERGY STAR means products meet strict energy efficiency guidelines set by the US Environmental Protection Agency. By choosing ENERGY STAR qualified heating and cooling equipment and

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Repair or Replace? Gas Furnace Buying Guide

Knowing when it's time to stop paying for repairs and seriously think about purchasing a new gas furnace can be a tricky decision.  So many factors to consider, in addition to the cost.   In June 2012, Consumer Reports published

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Freon and the EPA, what it means to you.

Posted on: May 12, 2012
Tags: Puron, EPA, Freon

Under the Montreal Protecal, the U.S. Government, thru the E.P.A., set up guidlines and dates for the phasing out of R-22, or "Freon". As of Jan. 1, 2010, manufactures could no longer ship new units with Freon. By 2020, the mandate says that no Freon may be

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Servicing your Air Conditioner in the spring

Posted on: April 27, 2012
Tags: Air Conditioners, Spring

How imortant is it to service your Air Conditioner in the spring? Your A/C works in combination with your indoor unit to help keep you comfortable throughout the summer. In order for your unit to run at its peak performance and efficiency, its important to

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