Air Conditioning Articles

3 Health Benefits of Using Your AC While Sleeping

September 16, 2025

A good night’s sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being. Sleep affects everything from your mood and energy levels to your immune system and physical health. That’s why maintaining a comfortable sleeping environment is so important, especially during warm nights when high temperatures can disrupt your rest.

3 Tips to Prevent AC Breakdown During a Heat Wave

August 15, 2025

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

This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Springfield as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Illinois.

Does an AC Kill Mold?

July 30, 2025

Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Minnesota home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.

Common AC Problems and Solutions

July 15, 2025

You can save between 5 and 15 percent of the energy used for your air conditioning by changing your filter along with other energy-saving actions.

Prepare for Hot Weather With an Air Conditioning Tune-Up

June 30, 2025

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, central air conditioning systems have a service life of approximately 15 to 20 years.

How Does Your Central Air Conditioner Cool Your Home?

June 16, 2025

Aside from the professionals, like ours at MB Heating & Cooling, Inc., who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?

Air Conditioners: Things You May Not Have Known

September 8, 2023

Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about.

AC and Allergies

August 8, 2023

Make your home a sanctuary—spend less time restocking your tissues and more time doing what you love. Call us for a free consultation today.

Air Conditioners Versus Heat Pumps

July 17, 2023

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.

Why Is My AC Making a Weird Noise?

July 14, 2023

Enjoying your summer here in Springfield gets a little tricky when your air conditioning (AC) system suddenly makes a noise you’ve never heard before.

Why Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance?

May 15, 2023

It’s about to heat up here in Springfield. Make sure your air conditioner (AC) is primed for the Illinois summer heat rays by scheduling a seasonal maintenance visit.

What Is a Ductless AC?

August 10, 2022

Here in Illinois, we also call these systems mini-splits, multi-splits, and variable refrigerant flow systems. Call MB Heating & Cooling Inc. for a recommendation from one of our heating and cooling professionals on where a ductless air conditioner might work best in the room you think could use some cooling help.

Is It Normal for My AC to Turn On and Off?

July 29, 2022

When an AC turns on and off in rather quick successions, without running for longer periods, this is called short cycling. It’s fairly common, but when this happens it means there’s something wrong with your air conditioner. So what should you do?

Top Causes of AC Failure

July 10, 2022

To help with the hot weather, you will want to know the top causes of air conditioner failures and what to do to prevent or address them.

Video- Energy Saving Tip 6

September 8, 2021

Cool your home by opening the windows at night and save on your energy bill. The outdoor breeze will keep your home feeling cool.

Why Air Conditioners Freeze Up

September 1, 2021

Did you accidentally stumble upon your air conditioning (AC) unit’s “winter weather” setting? Nope. You’re probably experiencing a freeze-up. If you’ve noticed a thin layer of ice on the outside of your AC unit, don’t panic. Freeze-ups are an incredibly common issue. Most central air systems will experience one at some point.  Remember that prevention…

Video- Energy Saving Tip 1

August 24, 2021

It is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.

Why Do I Need AC Maintenance Now?

April 13, 2021

An air conditioner (AC), just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At MB Heating & Cooling, we recommend getting your air conditioning unit serviced and cleaned at least once a year. The optimum time is in the spring to ensure your system will run with the most efficiency during the hottest summer months. You need to be able to rely on your air conditioner for your comfort here in Springfield.