If you’ve ever considered scheduling a gas furnace tune-up for your New Haven County home, you may have a lot of questions about how many times a year you need to have an experienced HVAC technician come to look at your home’s heating. Is once a year enough? Should you consider more? Is it necessary to call a specialist out at all if all they do is clean out the dust in the system and leave?
Summer heat makes most people all too aware of the value of their air conditioning units. There are plenty of companies that start promoting AC tune-up services as far north as Milford, CT, during mid to late spring precisely because HVAC systems see so much usage during the summer. However, if you haven’t performed maintenance like changing your air filter, you should consider making an appointment as soon as possible.
With the weather getting warmer, you should start thinking about getting your air conditioner ready for the summer. Whether that’s calling up your local air conditioning repair service in New Haven County, or getting a new unit installed, you want to take steps now to make sure that you’re not caught sweltering in the overwhelming heat of the summer.
As warm weather rolls in, we are inclined to use our air conditioning more than ever. However, your unit might not be in top shape. If you’re experiencing mechanical or efficiency issues with your AC, it might be time to consider replacing it. Here at Air Specialties, we offer air conditioning installations throughout New Haven County and are here to help you decide if you should replace your air conditioning unit.
With the coronavirus (aka COVID-19) continuing to escalate in our community, every local resident, family, and business is feeling the effects. Connecticut has been greatly impacted by the virus thus far, forcing public officials to take unprecedented measures to protect the safety of the community. Through it all, we want to reassure our customers that Air Specialties is prioritizing your health and safety while continuing to provide outstanding heating, cooling, and indoor air quality services to those in need.
In an effort to fight off the worst contagion seen in Connecticut since the Spanish Influenza of 1918, Governor Lamont ordered the shutdown of non-essential retailers on Monday, March 23. Only businesses whose functions are necessary to the health and safety of local communities are allowed to operate during this time. We’re happy to say that Air Specialties is a state-designated essential business, so our services will continue to be available throughout New Haven County. You can count on us to be there and work safely!
We Take Your Safety Seriously!
Our entire business revolves around the health and comfort of our customers. Although we are known throughout New Haven County for always taking the correct safety measures before and during a service, we have updated our protocols to comply with new CDC guidelines. As a result, our service technicians have undergone rigorous retraining on the health and safety procedures they must follow while on call. Here are the steps we’re taking to ensure your safety:
Field experts are required to wear protective gear, such as masks, gloves, and shoe covers.
All frequently-touched surfaces, objects, and tools must be cleaned on a regular basis.
Field experts are required to implement a no-touch policy with customers, meaning no handshakes or other forms of contact are allowed.
Field experts must remain at least six feet away from customers, if possible.
Any employees who feel unwell for any reason are required to stay home and recover — no exceptions!
Please Make Sure to Do Your Part!
We implore you, one of our most valued customers, to follow the same health guidelines and cleaning practices at home and in public to reduce the spread of germs and bacteria. Furthermore, our call center representatives will be screening customers who require any emergency HVAC services to ensure the safety of our field technicians, as well.
This virus will not stop spreading throughout our beloved community if we don’t work together to put a stop to it. Every person can make a difference! Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families. Air Specialties will be doing whatever we can to help ease your burden during these tumultuous times.
All further updates will be posted on our website, so please continue to check back here as the situation develops. To schedule an appointment, please click here or call our office.
Winter weather in Connecticut is brutal, and things can turn ugly if you’re left freezing when your furnace needs a repair or replacing. If you didn’t know, there are a few reasons why your furnace may have stopped working. Watch our video to see a list of five common furnace problems that require a professional’s assistance.
If you’re in need of a gas furnace repair service in New Haven County, CT, look no further than Air Specialties Air Conditioning & Heating. All of the professional HVAC technicians at Air Specialties are NATE certified, which means they are trained to fix your heating system and ensure it is operating safely and reliably. Our services include furnace tune-ups, heat pump repairs, humidifier and oil boiler installations in New Haven County. Call us today at 203-884-8639 for a free repair estimate or to schedule an installation.
If you continuously need gas furnace repair services at your home in New Haven County, CT, that could mean it’s time to replace your furnace. Here at Air Specialties, our team of HVAC technicians can provide professional repairs, replacements, and installation services. Learn more about the longevity of your furnace in the following video.
Your home is your sanctuary, a place to escape from the world and the weather, especially during the brutal winter months. You count on returning to a warm house after a long day. If something doesn’t feel right with your heating system, you might need a new heat pump. Here are three telltale signs that your heat pump might be malfunctioning and that it’s time to call Air Specialties Air Conditioning & Heating, experts in heat pump repair in New Haven County.
Our experts can quickly assess your heating problems and recommend a solution. Contact our team today to schedule an appointment for heat pump service in New Haven County
Owning a home comes with a litany of perks, but also some not-so-pleasant responsibilities. Having to replace major appliances falls in the latter category. In our day-to-day business as a gas furnace repair service in the New Haven County area, the experts at Air Specialties sometimes have to break the news to our customers that it’s time for a new furnace or air conditioner.
When something you count on to make your living space, well, livable, conks out, you have to bite the bullet and dip into your wallet.
If you find yourself having to buy a new furnace or air conditioning system, it might be smart to invest in replacing both at the same time. Here’s why:
A Shared Motor
Typically, furnaces last longer than air conditioners, with a lifespan of up to 20 years. Air conditioners tend to need replacement every 15 to 20 years. Unless you own a mini-split air conditioning system, which consists of an outdoor compressor and an indoor air blower, your furnace and air conditioner are symbiotic in that they share the same blower motor.
The function of the blower motor is what you might expect: It blows heated or cooled air through your house.
The risk in buying a brand new, high-efficiency air conditioning system and hooking it up to an old blower motor is twofold:
The air conditioner won’t run at maximum efficiency
The air conditioner could prematurely break down due to increased wear and tear
Money Saved in the Long Run
Replacing a furnace and air conditioner at the same time might seem like an expensive proposition, but if both are running together at peak efficiency, you’re bound to see the savings in your energy bills over time.
Additionally, choosing to install a new heating and cooling system means fewer major repair bills for either appliance in the near future. Of course, it helps to hire expert technicians to do the installing, and Air Specialties is always here to help!
Other Considerations
Replacing both your air conditioner and furnace at the same time is not required, and if you purchased your furnace within the last 10 years, you probably can hold off replacing it for a while. Remember to keep it functioning at full capacity by scheduling regular maintenance checkups and not neglecting necessary repairs.
Consult the Experts
The team at Air Specialties can help you decide if it’s time for a full overhaul of your HVAC system, or if a few reasonable repairs will fix your problems. We can handle any of your heating or air conditioning challenges, from air conditioning installation to furnace repair to oil boiler maintenance throughout the New Haven County area.
Why choose Air Specialties for your HVAC overhaul? Watch this brief slideshow video for just a taste of what we offer.
Don’t let your heating or air conditioning issues fester and cause you more trouble down the road. Contact us today to schedule service.
Summer is nearly here and it’s bringing the hot weather along with it. Now is an excellent time to schedule a professional tune-up for your air conditioning unit. Air Specialties, a leading provider of air conditioning installation services in New Haven County for over 50 years, is committed to keeping your home cool all summer long.
Don’t wait until it’s too late! Keep your air conditioner from burning out by bringing in the experts at Air Specialties. Our technicians are authorities in AC maintenance and central air installation in New Haven County. Give us a call today!
I could not be happier with the service from Air Specialties. Zack has come to my house on 2 occasions to service my HVAC system and he has been friendly and professional. He explained what was done and provided a check list. I definitely reccomend Air Specialties.
Mike completed service on my water heater. He was professional, courteous, and efficient! He arrived on time, listened to my concerns, and took the time to answer all of my questions.
I had a thermocouple installed in my burnham Nat Gas boiler …the technician Mike answered all my questions and the office manager Jeremy accommodated my service request quickly and kept the appointment time accurate. The overall result was successful restoration of my home heat… many thanks
I had my first HVAC checkup and maintenance today with two technicians from Air Spec - Jim and Zack. They carefully explained everything that they would doing and took extra time listen to my questions and concerns. They were professional, courteous and knowledgeable. The office staff kept me apprised of a short delay due to unusual weather conditions today. I have already committed to my next visit from Air Spec as feel that my system is in good hands. >> There have been two additional visits, with the same technicians, since my first review, both 5-star worthy. Skill, efficiency and service continue to be their watch words.
I don’t know what changed. Waiting for Owner to call back. 3 weeks and waiting. Some horrible customer service from the office. I will continue to wait but in the mean time I made a sign for my neighbors or anyone walking by. And there are a lot!
Just had our annual furnace inspection and maintenance. Zach was both personable and professional. We would be more than happy for him to handle issues affecting our heating or air conditioning. He is a pro.
We recently had a new boiler installed (converting from oil to gas) and were very impressed with the work. Air Specialties and specifically Lee, was reliable, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly.The installation was done neatly and on schedule, and everything has been running smoothly since. We would gladly recommend them to anyone in need of heating work!
We have used this company for many years and very satisfied. Today, we had a regular fall hearing system check and Mike did a great job finding the problem and correcting it quickly and efficiently; a real professional.
I had routine maintenance done in my furnace. Jim was the service man and he was training a new young man named Zack. They were both fantastic! Good luck Zack on your new career, you were kind and professional.
Mike from Air Specialties was fantastic! He diagnosed an issue with our air conditioner and was incredibly friendly, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the entire process. He took the time to clearly explain the problem in terms we could understand. Mike stayed until everything was working properly and made sure we were completely comfortable with the results. Excellent service—we highly recommend him and Air Specialties!
Air Specialties does excellent work and responds quickly to questions and concerns. Its folks have installed and maintained our furnaces since the early 1990s.
Bob and his crew at Air Specialties are extremely professional. They kept in touch with my husband and I during the whole process and we are very happy with our new ac.The installation went well and we would definitely use this company again.
I have been a homeowner in the Milford, CT, area since 1974, and, through the years, have had difficulty finding a reliable and trustworthy furnace and central air service. I am in my fourth year with this company and couldn't be more pleased. I have the full service contract and am very happy with their promptness, professionalism and courtesy. ...Two years have passed since the comments above, and, in 2024, Air Specialties continues to promptly provide extraordinary service whether the job is great or small!! ...Another year has passed, and Air Specialties continues to provide prompt, courteous and reliable service!!! Both AC and furnace are running fine 24/7!!
I have been a customer for over 10 years. Jim and Zack are wonderful technicians, professional, courteous. Excellent service answer all questions with patience and knowledge.
I purchased a new HVAC unit with heat coil from Air Specialties about 2 years ago. At the time, I reached out to several HVAC companies. Air Specialties was the only company that I felt actually heard what I was looking for and did not try to upsell.Recently I had two service pros - Jim and Zack come out for A/C maintenance. They were both very friendly and knowledgeable. They explained everything they were doing. They were efficient, professional, helpful and personable!I have been using Air Specialties for 8+ years for maintenance, emergency services and new HVAC unit. The entire company has proven to be friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and timely! Excellent customer service!
I would not recommend this company.. for one they were never responsive on the phone and would never call back with emergencies, secondly were out 4 times and still could not fix the problem. Charged us for each visit, replaced parts that were not faulty such as a 300 dollar thermostat that was working fine. The last straw was when they were suppose to order a part that was under warranty and reported they would call when the part was available. Hence one month later and several phone calls to office and they stated each time that they have to talk with the technician and get back to us and also act like they have no idea what we are talking about.. moved onto a better company and the problem was fixed with the new part within aweek. Horrible company and service.. honestly would not even give a 1 star..
Schedule an appointment with Jeremy in the office for Monday April 12, 2025. I had requested a morning appointment with the tech Mike. I was told Mike was not available till the afternoon so I schedule for 3:00 pm. I receive a call at 1:15 the day of the app by Jeremy if could I be home earlier. My response was 2:00, Jeremy let me call you back, my response ok the 1:45. Answer the door and it’s not Mike. Nothing against the tech I called the office again squeaking to Jeremy, he said Mike wasn’t available in the afternoon today. Not only did they, Jeremy change my scheduled appointment, also changed the tech without any notice, yet! Jeremy knew this morning that Mike would not be available. I then asked for a discount for the inconvenience, according to Jeremy the manager Bob said “no discount” because a different tech arrived instead of Mike! That’s nonsense, Jeremy caused the entire app to change yet claiming it is what it is. I asked to speak to the owner, what a surprise the owner, the manager both are not available to speak to me. I know one or both are sitting in the office, it’s a tactic used when someone does not want to get on the phone. After 25 years of using this company “ a huge disappointment on how my app today was handled. The front line in any business is the office staff, Jeremy is not a person to be answering and scheduling appointments. Poor unprofessional business practice with him. Need to do better with a loyal, long time customer!!!
Unfortunately our gas furnace decided to die just after the new year. We decided to contract Air Specialties HVAC to replace the furnace and upgrade our antiquated analog thermostat. This was absolutely the right decision; they promptly responded the very next day and quickly had the new furnace up and running. The technicians were professional, courteous and thorough. I give my highest recommendation for all your HVAC needs. Five Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
[January 2024 follow up: Called Air Specialities for an annual checkup. Service was friendly and competent, as usual. Learned further details about our boiler and maintaining it properly. Reasonable fees for the checkup and minor replacement part needed. Always a pleasure working with AS!] Gave a great price when we needed a new boiler back in 2020. Installed promptly and professionally, and they came back to ensure all was working well. They have responded both times we have needed some assistance, and they diligently set about finding a solution each time. Always friendly, prompt, personable, and professional.
We are new to Air Specialties and Mike performed the annual service for 2 gas boilers. He was on time, professional and answered all of our questions. We highly recommend Air Specialties Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. for your HVAC needs. Thank you!
Air Specialties just performed my annual AC service. I’ve used them for a number of years now. Mike is the reason why I sign up each year as he always provides a thorough professional experience each time! I also want to commend the office people. They are pleasant to speak with. Not many places have great service these days. Thank you for being so pleasant.
I have been a customer for 3 years now. Mike has been great. Takes care of my unit as if it is his own He is respectful, hard working. Just got my contract renewed for the next 12 months. For now Air Specialties Air Conditioning and Heating is my toll free 1800 number. They would not disappoint you.
Mike - the field technican AIR Spec, demonstrated excellent customer service and boiler diagnostic skills.He got our out of service gas boiler up and running in a short period of time.