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Ask Dirk: What Are My Options When Buying or Replacing an Air Conditioner?

August 17, 2025

Ask Dirk: What Are My Options When Buying or Replacing an Air Conditioner? Overwhelmed by your choices when purchasing an air conditioner? Central air conditioners fall into three categories based on your budget and what […]

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Ask Dirk: How to Operate Your HVAC System in Extreme Heat or Cold Pt. 2

November 8, 2024

In our last column, we discussed how warm a home can get during the summer months and the proper way to set your thermostat to combat that. In this part, we will talk about our […]

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Ask Dirk: How to Operate Your HVAC System in Extreme Heat or Cold Pt. 1

October 3, 2024

It’s been a long, hot summer. As happens during any extended hot or cold streak, we get calls from people concerned that their system is taking too long to make their home comfortable. Sometimes, the […]

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Ask Dirk: How To Prepare Your Home for Spring

March 20, 2024

Spring is practically here! It’s time to prepare your home for the new season ahead, so we’ve prepared a Spring-Cleaning guide, complete with tips for cleaning your home and preparing your HVAC system for warmer […]

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Ask Dirk: What Should I Know About Heat Pumps?

December 5, 2023

Heat pumps are an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional HVAC systems. They provide both heating and cooling for year-round comfort. In this blog post, we will discuss how heat pumps work, their advantages […]

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Why Should I Replace My HVAC System?

January 5, 2023

Replacing your HVAC system is an investment. In fact, it’s one of the five largest expenses most homeowners incur. With that in mind, here are four reasons you should consider when thinking about an HVAC […]

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Things To Consider When Replacing Your HVAC System

January 5, 2023

Replacing your HVAC system is a major home repair. Here at Roper's Heating and Air Conditioning, it is our priority to help you navigate the entire process and deliver results you'll be satisfied with. When […]

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The Upside of Replacing Your HVAC System

January 5, 2023

Getting ahead of an HVAC system failure is one of the best things you can do for your full system replacement. While we can never fully predict when your system should be replaced, our last […]

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Ask Dirk: How do I know when it’s time to replace my HVAC system?

December 5, 2022

Replacing your HVAC system is an investment. In fact, it’s one of the five largest expenses most homeowners incur. With that in mind, here are some things to think about when considering replacement. Why should […]

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Ask Dirk: What factors contribute to home comfort?

October 3, 2022

Whether it’s a hot summer day, a chilly winter night, or anything in between, you should always be able to enjoy a level of comfort in your home. Our ability to customize our home comfort […]

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Ask Dirk: What Should I Know About System Maintenance?

March 9, 2022

Why Should I Maintain My System? To keep your system running efficiently, it is important to schedule an annual maintenance appointment. In a previous blog, we asked if annual maintenance was really necessary, and the […]

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Ask Dirk: Are Mini Split Systems Right for My Home?

January 26, 2022

In our last column, we talked about zoned systems and how they can improve energy efficiency and maximize home comfort. If you are interested in zoned systems, mini split systems are another option in zoning […]