What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup? Air conditioner unit in residential garden.

What’s That Smell Coming From My AC at Startup?

March 15, 2025

As the temperatures begin to rise in Franklin, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?

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2025 Heat Pump Buying Guide for Franklin Homes

February 15, 2025

Tired of sky-high gas bills or uneven temperatures in your Franklin home? A heat pump could be the perfect solution for year-round comfort and significant energy savings.

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10 Things to Consider When Buying a New Furnace

January 15, 2025

Winter in Franklin, is shaping up to be especially harsh this year. Can you imagine not having your furnace to help you make it through? You go to turn it on … and instead of rushing warm air through your ducts, it rattles, groans, and then just sits in sullen silence, clearly protesting another season of overworked servitude.

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Should I Select “On” or “Auto” Fan Setting on My Thermostat?

December 15, 2024

Most basic thermostats have two fan settings: “auto” or “on.”

The “on” setting tells your Tennessee air-conditioner or furnace to run its fans uninterrupted. With the “auto” setting, your fans only spin during cycles when the system is heating or cooling your air.

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Is Your Heating System Ready for This Winter?

November 15, 2024

Your comfort and safety are a top priority to our professionals here at The Tedder Company Heating & Air Conditioning. We always want you to get the most value from your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Our team of experts can offer recommendations and help you prepare for any drastic season change—give us a call.

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5 Tips to Improve Your Indoor Air Quality This Fall

October 15, 2024

Get ready for cooler weather here in Franklin fall is around the corner!

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3 Tips to Prevent an AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

September 16, 2024

An air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.

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Don’t Let Your Home Sweat It Out: A Tennessee Guide to Humidity Control

August 15, 2024

Our nearby licensed heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians can help zap the humidity inside your Franklin home. Whether installing a whole-home dehumidifier or addressing the airflow inside your home, we’ll offer practical solutions that fit your budget and needs.

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Air Conditioning Basics––Did You Know?

July 15, 2024

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.

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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 Tennessee air conditioning (AC) unit or heat pump. 

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