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Straight talk on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work in Northwest Arkansas — tips, rebates, and the occasional rant on industry nonsense.

April 30, 2026

Why customers buy from Franklin

Choosing a home service company is hard. Here's a few reasons customers choose Franklin:

1. We charge what we need to, not what we want to

There are two pricing philosophies when it comes to business. One says to take as much as you can from the customer. Basically if the customer has $100 in their wallet, you've failed if…

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April 30, 2026

Understanding the differences between HVAC systems

Allow us to simplify the confusing world of air conditioning

If you're reading this blog post, the chances are good that you’re in the market for a new HVAC system or soon will be. More than likely you've done research on systems, options, manufacturers, efficiency ratings, etc. and are st…

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April 30, 2026

Heater blowing cold air: step by step DIY repair guide

Heater not blowing hot air? Let's get it fixed.

Is your furnace or house heater not working? You're not alone, which is why we wrote this guide and filled it with DIY heater troubleshooting steps. Do your best to methodically work through each step and there's a decent chance …

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April 30, 2026

AC not blowing cold air: step by step DIY repair guide

Because nobody likes a hot house...

Is your air conditioner running but not blowing cold air? Good news, this guide was written just for you. In it, you’ll find seven DIY ways to troubleshoot and fix the most common AC issues. If you’ll take your time and methodically work t…

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April 30, 2026

How to clean your AC coils like an HVAC technician

Cleaning your AC coils is easy, effective, and saves you money.

Is your AC running all of the time or not cooling as well as it should? There’s a good chance you have dirty AC coils. As you run your AC, debris slowly builds up on your coils, making it harder for your AC to cool your home. A quick clean…

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