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  • 2023
    • September
      • Why Does My Furnace Smell Bad?
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      • Barking Up the Right Tree: 6 HVAC Scams to Sniff Out, From a Canine's Perspective
    • August
    • July
      • Leaky Ducts Unleashed: Sniffing Out the Secrets from a Pup’s Perspective!
      • What to Set Your Thermostat to When Leaving on Vacation?
    • June
      • Summer AC Problems & How They Can Be Fixed
    • May
      • HVAC Maintenance: Do It Before the Heat Sets In!
    • April
      • Signs of an AC Problem
    • March
      • Your Guide to Spring Cleaning
    • February
      • Love is in the Air ??
  • 2022
    • December
      • Air Conditioner Energy Efficiency Standards are Changing in 2023—How Will it Impact Homeowners?
    • November
      • Olive’s Advice for a Cozy Home This Holiday Season
    • October
      • The Cracked Heat Exchanger in the Furnace: It MUST Be Fixed!
      • Does My Air Conditioner Also Dehumidify the House?
    • September
      • When to Repair vs. Replace Your HVAC System
    • August
      • How Safe Is Your AC During This Heat?
    • July
      • Olive, How Do I Know if It’s Time for a New AC?
    • June
      • Olive Explains Why Your AC Keeps Shutting Off
      • The Most Important Service We Offer: Maintenance!
    • May
      • Difference Between Professional and Store-Bought Dehumidifiers
    • April
      • Olive on Choosing the Right Thermostat
      • Our Guide to Air Filters
      • Defend Your HVAC System With a Surge Protector!
    • February
      • Duct Sealing: Why You Need It, How to Know You Need It
      • Duct Cleaning? Yes, It Can Totally Help Your Home!
    • January
      • Why Does My Furnace Keep Stopping and Starting So Much?
      • We’re Growing Again: We’ve Acquired Air Masters Heating and Cooling
      • A Mid-Season Heating Replacement? Let’s Find Out if You Need One
  • 2021
    • December
      • A Furnace That Blows Out Cold Air: Why It May Happen to You!
      • Olive Explains the Faulty Flame Sensor in a Furnace
    • November
      • Olive’s Top Tips on Heating Savings for the Coming Season
    • October
      • Russell & Abbott Is Now Accepting Food Donations for Second Harvest Food Bank, Oct. 26 to Nov. 29th!
      • “Grandma Heat”: How We Find Just the Right Heating for Comfort and Savings
      • Did You Know Your Gas Furnace Need Electric Power Too?
    • September
      • Olive’s Big Fall Recommendation: Have Us Maintain Your Heating System!
      • Olive’s Annual End-Of-Summer “Analyze Your Ac’s Performance” Review
    • August
      • Hedges, Debris, Mulch, Lawn Mowing: Tips to Protect Your Outside AC Cabinet
      • Olive Breaks Apart Myths Other People May Have Told You About Your AC
    • July
      • Cheap AC Repair Offers? You’ll Get Cheap Quality as Well!
      • Olive, Can I Install My Own Air Conditioning System?
    • June
      • Olive’s Tips on Helping Beating the Worst of the Heat
      • Olive, Why Do I Hear Water in My AC?
    • May
      • Olive Explains Your Ac’s Cooling Limits
      • Olive’s Summer Starter Tips for Your AC
    • April
      • An Important Reminder About Refrigerant in Your AC
      • Spring Is Here! Let’s Get Your AC Inspected and Tuned-up
      • Final Round! Vote for Us in Daily Times’ Reader’s Choice Poll
    • March
      • Time for the Annual Furnace Performance Overview!
      • Just What Is a Condensing Furnace?
    • February
      • The Daily Times’ Reader’s Choice Poll Is Back: Vote for Russell & Abbott!
      • Combustion Analysis—It’s Important, but Not Everyone Does It!
      • Olive Explains the Reversing Valve, a Heat Pump’s Secret Trick!
    • January
      • Olive Explains: Why Your Furnace’s Burners Aren’t Lighting
      • A Few Things to Know Running Your Heat Pump in Winter
  • 2020
    • December
      • Can a Heat Pump Possibly Match a Furnace’s Performance?
      • Trying to Heat Your Home “Faster” With the Thermostat? That Won’t Work
    • November
      • The Heat Load Calculation With a New Furnace—It’s Super Important
      • The Furnace Filter: If Left in Place, Your Furnace May Malfunction!
      • Olive’s Biggest and Best Recommendation: Heating Maintenance!
    • October
      • We Have Ways to Solve Your IAQ Problems
      • Indoor Air Quality Troubles You May Have in Fall
    • September
      • It’s That Time of Year: Evaluate Your Ac’s Performance
      • Olive Explains: The Line Set for Your AC
    • August
      • Olive Explains Why Indoor Air Quality Gets Bad
      • It’s Summer, but My Heat Pump Thinks It’s Winter!
    • July
      • Watch Out for Rusty AC Coils
      • Remember to Change Your Ac’s Air Filter!
    • June
      • Questions to Ask if You Think You Need a New AC
      • Thanks for Choosing Us for the Daily Times Readers’ Choice Award!
      • Short-Cycling: Why It Happens to an Air Conditioner
    • May
      • Olive Answers Questions About AC Installation
      • Here’s What Not to Do if Your AC Breaks
    • April
      • “Professionalism” Is Not a Brand: It’s How AC Repairs Must Be Done!
      • Give Your AC Some TLC With a Tune-up! Plus, Virtual Estimates!
    • March
      • We Did It for Your AC in Fall—Now Let’s Grade Your Furnace in the Spring!
      • The Coronavirus and Our Promise to You
      • March Doesn’t Mean You Can Let Your Heater Limp to the Finish Line
      • Vote for Russell & Abbott Heating and Cooling in the Daily Times’ Reader’s Choice Poll!
    • February
      • Let’s Talk About a Furnace That’s Just Too Noisy
      • How an Amateur Repair Can Really Mess up Your Home’s Heater
    • January
      • Misunderstandings About the “Furnace or Heat Pump” Choice
      • Can My Furnace Hurt My Home’s Indoor Air Quality?
  • 2019
    • December
      • What Is a Variable Speed Furnace?
      • Some Important Fire Safety Tips for Christmas
      • Get a $1,000 Gift in Time for Christmas With a New Purchase
      • When a Furnace Goes Bad, Maybe It Needs to Be Replaced
    • November
      • Russell & Abbot Has a New Financing Option!
      • A List of the Best Thermostat Settings (For All Purposes)
      • Olive’s All-Important Fall Reminder That Heating Maintenance Is Great!
    • October
      • Leaving Your Filter in Place Can Make Your Home’s Air Worse
      • Olive’s Top Tips for Find a New Air Conditioning System
      • We Heard You! Russell & Abbott Is Now Open on Saturday!
    • September
      • Please Don’t Put Off Late Season AC Repairs for Next Year!
      • Take Your AC Back to School—Find Out if You Need a New One
    • August
      • Watch Out for These Ac Scams From Non-professionals!
      • Capacitors and Contactors: Big Deal Electric Parts of Your AC
    • July
      • My List of the Most Common AC Repair Troubles
      • Why an Honest Contractor Is So Important for Better Air Conditioning
      • Understanding HVAC Equipment Warranties
    • June
      • We Are the Daily Times Readers’ Choice Winner for 2019!
      • Olive Answers Some Basic Questions About Heat Pumps
      • I Keep Lowering the Temperature, but My AC Won’t Make the Home Cool Enough!
    • May
      • Olive’s Gardening Tips for a Better AC (Rocks, Not Mulch!)
      • Russell & Abbott Is Hiring!
      • Humidity Can Do More Than Just Make You Feel Hotter
    • April
      • Want to Avoid AC Repair This Year? Here’s How to Start!
      • Vote for Us in Round 2 of the Daily Times “Readers’ Choice” Poll
    • March
      • Extended Offer: $49 Service + Free Combustion Analysis!
      • Olive, How Is a Heat Pump Getting Heat Outside in Winter?
      • Vote for Russell & Abbott Heating and Cooling in the Daily Times’ Reader’s Choice Poll
    • February
      • Is a Heater With More Capacity Better?
      • A Healthy HVAC System Is Good for You!
      • Olive Reflects on Valentines From Customers
    • January
      • We’ve Extended Our New Year Special: $49 Service Call with Free Combustion Analysis
      • Happy New Year! We’ve a Great Special to Start the Year
      • Why Your House May Not Be Heating Up
  • 2018
    • December
      • What’s a Merry Christmas Without a Warm Furnace?
      • Reminder: “Let It Snow” Means Free HVAC Equipment If It Snows on Christmas!
    • November
      • A Thanksgiving Reminder and Some Furnace Health Tips
      • Let It Snow! Free HVAC Equipment If It Snows on December 25!
      • Let’s Talk Gas Furnace Safety: Combustion Analysis
    • October
      • You Can Never Know Too Much About Furnace Maintenance
      • Keeping Your AC from the Junkyard (“What Do You Do With an Old AC?”)
      • Our “Dirty Secret” Offer Is Back! (Do You Know the “Dirty Secret”?)
    • September
      • Fall Is the Right Time to Upgrade Your Air Conditioning System
      • Onyx Heating/Cooling Equipment Gets the Green Light, Plus Some Other Cool Features
      • Olive’s Tips for Making the Most of the End of Summer With Your AC
    • August
      • The “Repair or Replace” Question Gets Easier With Our Onyx Equipment Offer!
      • Questions to Ask Your HVAC Contractor
      • Miranda Clark Receives Scholarship from Russell & Abbott
      • Our Slow Season Means Savings for You on Our Onyx Equipment!
    • July
      • Olive the Science Hound on Why Humidity Makes You Feel Hot
      • Keeping Your AC’s Drain Line Clean
    • June
      • It’s Not Normal to “Top Off” Refrigerant in Your AC System
      • Olive Is a TV Star!
      • Patriotism Never Goes Out of Style
    • May
      • What Does It Take to Be HVAC Licensed in Tennessee?
      • Chris Hurley Inducted into The Daily Times Wall of Fame!
      • You Get What You Pay For; Or, Beware “Chuck in a Truck”
    • April
      • Olive’s 1 Simple Trick to Avoid Air Conditioning Repairs This Year
      • Your Air Conditioning Warranty: Give It a Close Look
    • March
      • Ways to Get the Coolest Cooling from Your AC
      • We’ve Crossed the 700 Review Milestone!
      • Do You Know This Dark and Dirty Secret?
    • February
      • Hey Olive, What’s This “Onyx” Stuff?
      • Comfort Club Membership Benefits: The Spring Pay-Off!
      • Is That Ductless Heating System Not Working? Let’s Take a Look…
    • January
      • Olive Explains HVAC Filters!
      • “But Did You Know?” The Most Common Furnace Problem!
      • Wow, My Furnace Is Noisy! Is That a Problem?
  • 2017
    • December
      • There Are No “Guesstimates” When We Do a Heat Load Calculation!
      • Let It Snow! Get Free HVAC Equipment if It Snows on Christmas
    • November
      • Olive’s 5 Signs You May Already Need Heating Repairs
      • If It Snows on Christmas, You Get Free HVAC Equipment!
      • Thanksgiving Foods Are Dangerous to Pets
    • October
      • Olive’s Halloween Safety for Pets
      • Repair the Old AC? Or Replace It? Olive Has Opinions!
    • September
      • Check Out the Onyx 10-10-10 Warranty Available at Russell & Abbott
      • The End of Summer Is No Excuse to Skip AC Repairs!
    • August
      • Mowing the Lawn Around Your Air Conditioner: Yep, We Need to Talk about This
      • End of the Dog Days of Summer: Time to Think about Fall Maintenance!
      • Cool Down at Some Hot Events!
    • July
      • The Most Common Summer AC Repairs
      • Top 2 Ways to Save Money on Air Conditioning This Summer
    • June
      • The Cool Difference a Ductless AC Can Make
      • Four Steps to Stay Chill This Summer
    • May
      • What You Should Know before You Buy a Wireless Thermostat
      • Buyer Beware: Low-Cost Services Are Often Bait-and-Switch!
    • April
      • Spring Cleaning Starts with Your Air Conditioning System
      • Furnace Noises that Should Disturb You
      • Olive Reveals the Dark and Dirty Secret about Your Home Comfort System
    • March
      • Spring Has Sprung: What You Need to Know about Allergies and Air Filters
      • Daylight Saving Time: Should We Keep It Around?
    • February
      • Why You Should Keep Your Outside Heat Pump Clear in Winter
      • Olive Celebrates Presidents’ Day with Presidential Pets
    • January
      • Olive’s Guide to Red Flags for Heating Repair
      • How to Know You Need Repairs for Your Gas Furnace
      • Combustion Analysis Is Necessary for Heating Safety
      • Help! My Heat Pump Is Smoking!
  • 2016
    • December
      • The Forgotten “V” in HVAC: Why Home Ventilation Is Important
      • Olive’s Holiday Safety Tips for Pets
      • Your Ceiling Fan Can Help Keep You Warm
      • Support the Blount County SPCA This Season!
    • November
      • Benefits of Having a Whole-House Humidifier
      • It’s That Time of Year… What Leftovers NOT to Feed Your Pet at Thanksgiving
      • Olive: Super Math Dog on Essential Heat Load Calculations
      • Voting: It’s Vital in More Ways Than You May Think
      • The Best of Blount Awards: Why Small Businesses Are a Big Deal
    • October
      • Olive’s Halloween Safety Tips for Pets!
      • How HVAC Systems Can Help Improve Your Health
      • Special Fall Financing Offer!
      • MK Russell & Abbott Celebrates National Customer Service Week!
    • September
      • Fall Cleaning Means Heat Pump Cleaning! Here’s How We Do It
      • Olive Recommends: Do Your Cold Weather Prep When the Weather Is Great
      • Maintenance Contracts: Never a Penny Wasted!
      • A Salute to Labor Day and the Hard Work of the MKRA Team!
    • August
      • Some Last Words on Summer and Air Conditioning Repair
      • Come Enjoy a Taste of Blount, September 8
      • Schedule Fall Maintenance Now and We’ll See You in September!
      • The Biggest HVAC Myths—Myth #4: You’re Guaranteed (Pick a Percentage) Savings with the Installation of a New HVAC Unit
    • July
      • The Biggest HVAC Myth—Myth #3: You Must Replace Your HVAC System Every 10 Years
      • The Biggest HVAC Myths—Myth #2: You Can Maintain Your Heating and Air Unit for only $99 a Year!
      • Make Your Summer COOL with MK Russell & Abbott!
      • The Biggest HVAC Myths—Myth #1: You’ll Get All This for a $49 HVAC Service Call…
      • Yes, We’re Cool Dudes (Or at Least We Can Keep You Cool!)
      • Ice Is Nice, But Not on Your Heat Pump or Air Conditioner
    • June
      • It’s Official: We’re Top Dog!
      • Olive Goes Grocery Shopping
    • May
      • Is the Cost of Coolant Making You Hot Under the Collar?
      • The Importance of Community and Giving Back
      • What You Should Know About Wi-Fi Enabled Thermostats
      • Clear Debris Away from Your AC Outdoor Unit
    • April
      • Thinking Like Goldilocks when Installing a New Air Conditioner
      • Did You Know? There’s a Red Cross Pet First Aid App!
      • Dealing with High Humidity in Spring and Summer
    • March
      • Olive Receives an Early Birthday Gift
      • The Variable-Speed Compressor Air Conditioner: Why I Like It!
      • When Is It Time to Replace My Furnace?
      • Let Me Help You Qualify for a Tax Credit on Your HVAC System Installation!
    • February
      • Maryville to Get a Dog Park!
      • Questions You Should Ask Your HVAC Contractor
      • Tennessee is the First State to Have a Registry for Animal Abusers
    • January
      • Keeping the Outside of Your Heat Pump Clear This Winter
      • No, It’s Not Too Late for Heating Maintenance
      • Some Tips on Keeping Your Gas Heating Efficient
      • Here’s My Best Advice for Setting Your Thermostat This Winter
  • 2015
    • December
      • Professor Olive on How Heat Pumps Work
      • Why Newer Furnaces Are So Much More Energy Efficient
      • Olive’s Helpful Reminders about Pet Safety During the Holidays
      • Why Combustion Analysis Is Important for Your Heating Safety!
      • MK Russell & Abbott Named 2015 Small Business of the Year!
    • November
      • Thanksgiving Tip: Holiday Foods You Should Never Feed Your Dog!
      • That “Booming” Sound from Your Furnace: Here’s What It Means
      • Gas Furnace Safety! Here Are Some Things You Should Know
      • How Big a Heater Should You Have for Your House? (This Is a Trick Question!)
    • October
      • You Need to Include Your HVAC System in Your Fall “Cleaning”!
      • Olive Investigates Allergies in East Tennessee! (And Offers Solutions)
    • September
      • The Beckhams Have a New Dog—Named Olive!
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Rea-son #8—It’s Not a DIY Project
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Reason #7—It Comes with “Perks”
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Reason #6—It Increases Safety
    • August
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Reason #5—It Provides Peace of Mind
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Reason #4—It’s Environmentally Responsible
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Reason #3—It Extends Equipment Life
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Reason #2—It’s Easy and Convenient
      • 8 Great Reasons Planned Preventive HVAC Maintenance Is Smart: Reason #1—It’s an Inexpensive Investment
    • July
      • What’s a Dual Fuel System?
      • Why You Shouldn’t Use Unlicensed HVAC Contractors
      • Do I Need to “Top-Off” the Refrigerant in My Air Conditioner?
      • Do I Need a Programmable Thermostat for My Air Conditioning System?
    • June
      • Should I Trim the Hedges around My Outdoor Air Conditioning Unit?
      • Why a Professional Heat Load Calculation Is Crucial for New Air Conditioning Installation
      • Why Am I Not Receiving Enough Cooling from My Air Conditioner?
      • Why a Refrigerant Leak in an Air Conditioner Is a Serious Problem
      • 3 Benefits of Installing Zone Control for Your Air Conditioning
    • May
      • 3 Air Conditioning Repair Signs to Watch for in Early Summer
      • Repair vs. Replace: The Best Choice for Your Air Conditioner
      • Why HVAC Maintenance is so Important.
      • 3 Warning Sounds Your Air Conditioning System Should Not Make
      • Air Filter Change: What You Need to Know!
      • Why Professional Commercial HVAC Maintenance Is a Must
    • April
      • How Does a Whole-House Dehumidifier Work?
      • Signs That You Need a Whole-House Humidifier in Maryville, TN
      • 3 Great Reasons to Schedule Air Conditioning Maintenance This Spring
      • Recognizing Poor Indoor Air Quality
      • How to Choose an Air Purifier
    • March
      • The Basics of How Home Air Conditioning Works
    • February
      • National Love Your Pet Day!
      • Welcome to Our New Website
      • Check Out Our Blog for the Latest in HVAC Technology
  • 2014
    • December
      • Keeping Your Pets Safe During Winter
    • November
      • Here We Grow Again: Two Local Heating and Cooling Companies Combine
    • October
      • Be Sure to Get Your Furnace Winter-Ready!
      • Heating and Air Myth #4: You Are Guaranteed (pick a percentage) Savings With The Installation of A New HVAC Unit
    • September
      • Myth #3: You Must Replace Your HVAC System Every 10 Years.
      • HVAC Myth #2: You Can Maintain Your Heating and Air Unit for only $99/Year!
      • You’ll Get All This for a $49 Service HVAC Service Call…
    • July
      • The Importance of HVAC Maintenance
    • June
      • Why My Air Conditioner Freezes and What to Do if it Does
      • Top 10 Ways Homeowners Ensure Good Indoor Air Quality
      • 4 Ways a Great Heating and Air System can Help with Allergies
    • May
      • Don’t Let Summer Days Ruin Your Summer Nights.
      • Check Your AC Before It Gets Too Hot!
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