FAQ

Look for short cycling, uneven cooling, visible corrosion, leaks, or weak airflow. At CRU HVAC, we specialize in evaporative cooler replacements and can tell you on-site whether another repair makes sense or you're throwing money at a failing unit.

Ductless systems cool specific zones without ductwork - ideal for additions or single rooms. Packaged rooftop units centralize heating and cooling for larger commercial footprints. Our experience at CRU HVAC shows the right choice depends on your building's infrastructure and square footage.

Our technicians inspect for damage, check for refrigerant and water leaks, clean the filter and condenser coil, and lubricate moving parts. A maintenance contract schedules this year-round so small issues don't escalate into breakdowns during peak summer or winter demand.

System sizing isn't about square footage alone - it factors in insulation, windows, ceiling height, and sun exposure. An undersized unit runs constantly; an oversized one short-cycles and wears out fast. A proper load calculation protects your investment.

Quarterly for all three - inspect, clean if reusable, and replace when disposable. Grand Junction's dust and seasonal pollen clog filters faster than many realize, and a dirty filter is the number one cause of avoidable airflow and efficiency complaints we see.

Between 30% and 50%. Below 30%, you get dry skin, static, and stressed wood furniture; above 50% invites mold and dust mites. If your humidity swings outside that range, your HVAC system or home envelope likely needs attention.

Call after-hours if you have no heat in freezing weather, no cooling during extreme heat with vulnerable occupants, a refrigerant leak, or electrical burning smells. Standard noises or mild performance drops can typically wait for a regular-rate service call the next day.