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Air Conditioning for Older Homes: What Twin Cities Homeowners Should Know

Older homes have a lot to love. From classic St. Paul four-squares to historic Victorian mansions, these homes have character, craftsmanship, and details you rarely find in newer construction. But when summer humidity rolls in, many older homes share the same problem: they were NOT built with modern A/C in mind. If your house was …

HVAC History: How Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Have Changed Over the Last 100 Years

When Binder first opened its doors back in 1927, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (A/C) all looked very different from what they do today. Homes were often heated by boilers, radiators, coal, oil, or early forced-air systems. Ventilation was often thought of in simple terms: open a window, install a fan, or add ductwork where …

The Importance of Spring A/C Maintenance Checks

As temperatures start to rise across St. Paul and the greater Twin Cities metro, your A/C system is about to go from sitting idle to working hard every day. Before that first hot stretch hits, scheduling a professional A/C spring tune-up is one of the smartest things you can do as a homeowner. A quick …

When Is It Time to Replace Your HVAC System?

From hot, humid summer days to bitterly cold winter nights, Minnesota homeowners rely on their HVAC systems year-round. Most of the time, your furnace or air conditioner does its job quietly in the background—until it doesn’t. Maybe your system has been limping along for a few seasons now. Maybe you’ve had one too many repair …

Why We Recommend Spring Tune-Ups for Your Air Conditioning

Welcome to spring! We’re all excited for the weather to finally start warming up and to see our priority customers for their annual appointments. Before we know it, those hot, humid summer days will be here, and homeowners don’t want to be stuck with hot air coming out of their system. We encourage tune-ups for …

Alternative Ways to Keep Your Home Cool This Summer

It’s been a scorcher of a summer so far, which means your AC has probably been working overtime. Luckily, there are a couple ways to help keep your home cooler to prevent too much strain on the system. Close the blinds. No matter the direction the windows are facing, closing the blinds can help keep …

Tips to Maintaining an HVAC System

Summer, sunshine, heat, and humidity are all here! In Minnesota, we’re used to this kind of weather, but we also rely on our air conditioners to keep us comfortable. Below are a few things every homeowner can do to extend the life and efficiency of their unit. Our A/C Tip List: A bi-yearly maintenance check-up …