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Transitioning Your Heat Pump

November 15, 2024

One reason Rhode Island homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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Why Is the Furnace Pilot Light Going Out?

October 30, 2024

This issue happens more often than not with older furnaces, and it could be a sign you are ready to upgrade your Newport home’s heating and cooling system with a new model. At the 10-year mark, furnaces start to lose efficiency and begin breaking down more frequently.

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How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather? Couple on couch.

How Do I Keep My Heat During Extreme Cold Weather?

October 15, 2024

We receive countless calls every time the temperatures drop below normal ranges, as homeowners here in Jamestown encounter problems with their home’s heating system.

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Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up. Frozen AC units.

Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up

September 30, 2024

Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing an air conditioner freeze up.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality. Senior woman feeling pain at home.

5 Ways to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality

August 29, 2024

The reality is airborne contaminants, such as dust, dirt, and pet dander, can negatively impact the indoor air quality (IAQ) of your Rhode Island home. At Ocean State Air Solutions, we want you to breathe in fresh air, which is why we offer maintenance to keep your HVAC in top shape.

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Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living

August 15, 2024

Your home is a place for rest and relaxation. Heating and cooling is a big part of that equation—but so is indoor air quality (IAQ). Modern homes are well-insulated—which is excellent for temperature control but not ideal for air quality. Your home can trap molecules that trigger allergies or other respiratory issues. That’s why adequate…

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Does An AC Kill Mold?

July 29, 2024

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Rhode Island home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

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Understanding Your Air Conditioner

July 15, 2024

Your air conditioner lives in your home full time—why not get acquainted with it nd start understanding your air conditioner.  By understanding your air conditioner and your AC’s components and functions, you’ll have an easier time caring for it. Problems will be easier to identify and communicate to one of our Ocean State Air Solutions specialists.

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5 Common AC Problems

June 28, 2024

When you change out a dirty filter for a clean one, your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment use up to 15 percent less energy monthly, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Plus, it’s able to properly catch dust and debris, boosting your indoor air quality (IAQ).

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SEER––What Does It Mean?

June 14, 2024

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Rhode Island air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump. 

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