That dreaded moment: It’s hot, you switch the thermostat on, and nothing happens – the AC unit won’t turn on. Eventually it happens to every homeowner and I’m no exception. The only difference between myself and most homeowners is, I’m the guy who must fix it when it’s mine! This article covers a few […]
Every year we publish our “best of” lists for air conditioners, heat pumps, air cleaners, etc. Our Best Heat Pumps in 2023 list includes some familiar models that made the 2022 list & some new ones. In this article we are covering only split heat pumps / central air (the most common heat pump type […]
Lennox vs Bosch Of the dozen heat pump brands we install, the decision often boils down to Lennox vs Bosch for our clients. Both brands bring some unique features and value to the table despite being quite different from each other. As Magic Touch has installed so many of both, we get to hear why […]
How Much Does a Mini Split Air Conditioner Cost? Since publishing “How Much Does a New AC Unit Cost?”, we’ve received a lot of inquiries from people asking “How much does a ductless ac cost?” and, “How much does a heat pump mini split cost?” I like to use the questions we get a lot […]
We all know how often our cars need an oil change based on mileage. We also know we can ruin our engine if we let it go too long without doing it. What’s lesser known is how often we should get AC service for our home air conditioning system. Let’s discuss how often you should […]
When I landed my 1st HVAC Service Technician Job 35-years ago, I didn’t yet know it would become my career. I was a teenager with no real-world skills to speak of, so my options were limited. What I knew for sure was HVAC Service Technician sounded cooler than flipping burgers at McDonalds! HVAC Service […]
What’s included in an AC Cleaning & Maintenance visit? Is there any difference between AC maintenance & an AC tune up, and which do I need? How much does an air conditioner maintenance visit cost? I answer all these questions in this article, but before you skip ahead, I recommend you read the whole article. […]
How to Determine What Size Air Conditioner You Need What size air conditioner do I need for a 2000 square foot house? How many tons of AC do I need per square foot? If you’re asking these questions, you’re probably in the process of buying a new air conditioner or heat pump. Figuring out what […]
10 years ago today, we received news that Magic Touch was chosen as the best air conditioning contractor in America! More specifically, we were named the ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) Residential Air Conditioning Contractor of the Year. Although we’ve received many prestigious awards, before & since, winning ACCA’s best air conditioning contractor award […]