How Your HVAC System Can Help Protect Your Home From Wildfire Smoke and Airborne Allergens
Wildfire smoke, pollen, dust, and airborne allergens can make their way inside your home. Learn how the right HVAC filter, system settings, and indoor air quality solutions can help keep your home's air cleaner.
Even in a Heatwave, Hot Water Still Matters
Keeping your home comfortable doesn’t stop at heating and cooling. CTR Heating & Air Conditioning is also a trusted source for professional water heater repair and replacement. Reliable hot water is essential to daily comfort . . . even in the middle of a heatwave.
AC Running Nonstop in the Utah Heat? Don’t Wait for It to Quit
During a stretch of extreme summer temperatures, it’s completely normal for an AC system to run longer than usual. But there’s a difference between working hard and struggling to keep up—and catching that difference early could save you from a very uncomfortable breakdown.
Warranty Repairs Made Easy with CTR
Let CTR Heating & Air Conditioning help with warranty repairs. We’re here to help you navigate the claim process and make it as simple as possible to get your warranty work done with CTR.
Answers to Our Most Common HVAC Questions
Your home’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (or HVAC) is a complicated system. If you’ve got questions about how it all works, you’ve come to the right place!
Keep-Cool Tips In the Middle of a Heat Wave
Extreme heat can affect even the best of us. Let’s just say, we tend to lose our cool. Not surprisingly, it also puts even the best of air conditioners to the test. Thankfully, there are a few things you can do to stay cool, and give your A/C a fighting chance.
Is Your Air Conditioner Not…Air …Conditioning?
When your otherwise-reliable AC fails, it quickly becomes the center of attention…and not in a good way. Fortunately, a busted AC doesn’t need to be day-wrecker. With CTR on your team, you’ve always got help when you need it.
A Clean Filter = More Efficient Cooling
Did you know…a dirty filter makes your AC work up to twice as hard? It’s true. A clogged filter restrict airflow and limits the amount of cold air escaping your vents and cooling your spaces. Less air means less cooling and more time running to do get the job done. So, to keep your home cool, your airflow fresh, and your energy bills low…let’s get that filter swapped!
Should You Repair or Replace Your AC in 2026?
Should you repair or replace your AC in 2026? Learn when a repair makes sense, when replacement may be smarter, and how CTR Heating & Air Conditioning can help you make the right call.
Is It Normal for Your AC to Run All Day? Here’s When to Worry
Is your AC running all day? Learn when long run times are normal, when they may signal a problem, and how CTR Heating & Air Conditioning can help.
Why Is My Upstairs So Hot? Common Causes and Smart Fixes
Is your upstairs always hotter than the rest of your house? Learn why uneven cooling happens, what may be causing it, and how CTR Heating & Air Conditioning can help.
Stay Safe from Predatory Practices
During peak summer and winter, some HVAC companies use scams and high-pressure sales to overcharge customers. We refuse to do that. Our customers deserve honest, fair service.
Get Smart…With a New Thermostat
Agent 86 may have had a few gadgets up his sleeve (or under his shoe), but none of them could do what a smart thermostat was designed to do! Smart thermostats save you money. Period. With careful planning and the help of the intelligent scheduling built right in to the thermostat, you can save big bucks on your heating and cooling bills. Best of all, using a smart thermostat, all these cost-saving adjustments happen automatically.
Upfront Pricing to Take Out the Guesswork
We believe that homeowners deserve transparent, honest partners to help maintain and protect one of their largest investments. The right partners matters, especially when it comes to major parts of your like the HVAC system and equipment. We want to be that trusted partner.
Focus on the Fix, Not the Finances
HVAC issues don’t always come at the most convenient times. We know it’s never ideal to be without the heating or cooling needed to keep your home safe and comfortable. And HVAC repairs or system replacements never seem to come at financially convenient time either.
Get Your AC Dialed-In & Inspected Before Higher Temps Settle In
People need check-ups. Cars need tune-ups. What most people forget is that your home’s HVAC equipment needs the same! Like any complex system, a little TLC from time-to-time to keeps your comfort system (heating, ventilation, and AC) running at peak performance. And just like you have with doctors and mechanics, you’ve got great options to get the help you need with your HVAC system.
Strange Smells Coming from Your HVAC System? It Could be a Sign of Trouble.
Your HVAC system largely keeps your home comfortable, but occasionally it can draw attention for the wrong reasons. If you’ve ever noticed a strange smell coming from your vents, it’s important not to ignore it. Some odors are harmless, like dust burning off after seasonal startup, but others could signal a bigger problem that needs prompt attention to protect your comfort and safety.
Get Ready for the Switch to AC
While we’re still powering through the ups and downs of an Utah spring, warmer temps are definitely on the way. With those warmer temps comes switching on the AC for the first time. Probably for the first time in months. Your air conditioner is typically ready for you and gets to work without too much fuss. That said, there are a few things you can do today, ahead of the switch, to make sure the transition is seamless.
Not All HVAC Companies Are Built the Same. Here’s Why That Matters to You.
If you’ve ever had an HVAC technician recommend a costly repair—or even a full system replacement—you may have found yourself wondering, “Do I really need this?” Or, “Is this the best option…or the most expensive one?” It’s a fair question. And the answer often has less to do with your system and more to do with how the company you’re working with is built. Because not all HVAC companies operate the same way.
The Hidden Cost of Waiting Until Your HVAC System Breaks
Most homeowners don’t think about their heating and cooling system until something goes wrong. And honestly—that makes sense. If it’s working, why mess with it? But here’s the reality: waiting until your system fails doesn’t just create inconvenience…it often costs you significantly more in the long run.