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3 Tips to Prevent an AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

September 16, 2024
3 Tips to Prevent an AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave. Family in front of fan.
An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave. Continue Reading

Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

July 15, 2024
Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know? Tech with customer.
Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air. Continue Reading

SEER––What Does It Mean?

June 14, 2024
SEER––What Does It Mean? Circle knob with "Energy efficiency" written on it next to a scale of "high, moderate, low.”
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This universal rating system helps you determine the efficiency of your Tennessee air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump.  Continue Reading

AC Maintenance Checklist

May 15, 2024
AC Maintenance Checklist. Man at desk with phone.
Can you imagine a scorching hot day here in Franklin without air conditioning? During those dog days of summer, your air conditioning system can be your very best friend. Continue Reading

3 Signs It’s Time For a New AC

April 15, 2024
family sitting in front of a fan.
here are three areas our Tedder Company Heating & Air Conditioning professionals suggest you monitor for telltale signs: Continue Reading

Why is My AC Blowing Hot Air?

August 22, 2023
Side view exhausted young biracial girl using paper waver, suffering from hot summer weather or high temperature at home. Unhappy overheated millennial mixed race woman feeling uncomfortable indoors.
Just leave all of your heating and cooling concerns to our experts. We will take care of them, so all you have to do is sit back and relax! Continue Reading

Air Conditioning Noise Concerns

August 11, 2023
Women, Adult, Bed - Furniture, Bedroom, pregnant.
A certain amount of noise coming from your ductwork is not uncommon. It is normal to hear the blowers spinning, among other parts of the cooling process. Continue Reading

Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

June 22, 2023
Image of heat pump. Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps.
In some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons. Continue Reading

When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner?

June 8, 2023
Image of someone with new AC unit. When Do I Replace My Air Conditioner?
If you decide it’s time to upgrade to a new cooling system—you’re in luck. Air conditioners have become much more efficient in the past five years, thanks to new industry advances and stricter energy standards. Continue Reading

HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2023

September 13, 2022
Blog Title: HVAC Refrigerant and SEER Changes in 2023 Photo: HVAC Maintenance Technician
The Tedder Company is a trusted name for providing quality HVAC service to Franklin households and businesses. Give us a call for any questions you have about your next home improvement project! Continue Reading