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What Does it Mean to be a Full Service HVAC Contractor?

April 16, 2014

If you’re a homeowner or a business owner in the Saratoga Springs, NY region, you might be wondering if there’s a full-service HVAC contractor out there who can help you with your needs. But what does it even mean to be a “full-service” HVAC contractor? How do you know if the company you choose to…

AC Repair and R-22: Does Your Albany, N.Y. Home Have an Old AC Unit?

March 3, 2014

If the air conditioner in your Albany, N.Y. home was made before January 1, 2010, there is a good possibility that it contains refrigerant known as R-22, or Freon. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the reason this refrigerant has since been phased out and replaced with the more environmentally sound R-410A is for the…

The Right Stuff in A/C Repair

August 2, 2012

When your car breaks down, you don’t take it to the local appliance service center for repairs — you go to the qualified technicians of your favorite auto shop for knowledgeable service that will keep you on the road. So why trust anyone other than the trained service experts at Family Danz for your air…

Your A/C – To Service or Replace

August 2, 2012

It’s been a summer of record heat across New York State, forcing air conditioning units to be tasked to their maximum capacity. Unfortunately, with that kind of extra effort there is more wear and tear on the machinery keeping you cool. It probably won’t be long — and it’s likely to happen on the hottest…

The Family Danz Mission

February 15, 2012

From the earliest days in 1976 when Ted Danz and his mother Lucille first brought the original Ted Danz Heating & Air Conditioning to the Capital District, all customers have been treated like members of the family.

Keep the (Pilot Light) Fire Burning

September 20, 2011

Legend and the all-knowing Wikipedia tell the tale that the early American colonists kept a small “pilot” fire burning at all times so they could quickly light the fireplace when it got cold or the stove when they wanted to cook a meal. From those humble beginnings comes the pilot light of today – a…

To Clean… or Not to Clean… Your Air Ducts

August 18, 2011

Have you been eyeballing those household air ducts and wondering what’s going on inside of them? Thinking maybe your spring-cleaning should have included getting someone inside of those ducts to give them a serious, professional scrubbing? Your air ducts could be accumulating all kinds of dirt, mold, mildew, spider webs, pollen, pet hair and bacteria…

Planned Service Agreements – How They Benefit You

July 14, 2011

HVAC equipment is one of the largest investments you make for your home. Yet many times, people don’t call their HVAC contractor until there is a problem with their furnace system or air conditioning system. Don’t wait for a costly breakdown to call us – consider purchasing a planned service agreement from us instead. What…