--- title: blog | HVAC (3) description: HVAC | (3) --- # Capitol Supply & Service Blog [![A new fiberglass furnace filter sits near an HVAC unit. The open HVAC unit reveals colorful wires and metal tubing.](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/hubfs/CapitolSupplyAndService-382407-New-Furnace-Filter-BlogBanner1.jpeg) ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/how-often-should-you-replace-your-furnace-filter) [HVAC Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac-blog), [MH Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/mh-blog), [All Locations](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/all-locations), [HVAC](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac) ## [How Often Should You Replace Your Furnace Filter?](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/how-often-should-you-replace-your-furnace-filter) [Craig Aspinall](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/author/craig-aspinall) Aug 8, 2025 1:38:54 PM Imagine walking into your utility room and noticing your furnace working harder than usual. The air ... [ Read more ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/how-often-should-you-replace-your-furnace-filter) [![A man with brown hair holding a remote and pointing it at a split system that’s on a white brick wall.](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/hubfs/CapitolSupply%26Service-377223-%20Man-Remote-AC-BlogBanner-1.jpg) ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/packaged-vs.-split-ac-systems-which-one-is-better-for-you) [HVAC Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac-blog), [MH Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/mh-blog), [All Locations](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/all-locations), [HVAC](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac) ## [Packaged vs. Split AC Systems: Which One Is Better for You?](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/packaged-vs.-split-ac-systems-which-one-is-better-for-you) [Craig Aspinall](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/author/craig-aspinall) Aug 4, 2025 3:51:57 PM Buying a new air conditioning system for your home is one of the best ways to increase comfort durin... 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She’s wearing a hat and has a blanket over her lap.](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/hubfs/CapitolSupply%26Service-375782-Woman-Couch-Blanket-BlogBanner1.jpeg) ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/8-signs-your-furnace-needs-repairs-or-a-replacement) [HVAC Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac-blog), [MH Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/mh-blog), [All Locations](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/all-locations), [HVAC](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac) ## [8 Signs Your Furnace Needs Repairs or a Replacement](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/8-signs-your-furnace-needs-repairs-or-a-replacement) [Craig Aspinall](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/author/craig-aspinall) Jul 28, 2025 12:30:00 AM Your furnace helps keep your home comfortably toasty when the outdoor temperatures drop. However, li... 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He has a brown plaid blanket wrapped around him.](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/hubfs/CapitolSupply%26Service-277221-Man-Couch-Blanket-BlogBanner-1.jpeg) ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/common-heating-issues-in-manufactured-homes) [HVAC Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac-blog), [MH Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/mh-blog), [All Locations](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/all-locations), [HVAC](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac) ## [Common Heating Issues in Manufactured Homes](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/common-heating-issues-in-manufactured-homes) [Craig Aspinall](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/author/craig-aspinall) Jul 25, 2025 11:29:49 AM Winters are pretty cold in the Midwest, and the last thing anyone wants is for that chilly air to se... [ Read more ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/common-heating-issues-in-manufactured-homes) [![The back side of a man in a blue shirt that has the sleeves rolled up is kneeling down by a water heater with his hand on the dial.](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/hubfs/CapitolSupply%26Service-375784-Man-Water-Heater-BlogBanner-1.jpeg) ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/diy-water-heater-maintenance-tips-for-homeowners) [HVAC Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac-blog), [MH Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/mh-blog), [All Locations](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/all-locations), [HVAC](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac) ## [DIY Water Heater Maintenance Tips for Homeowners](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/diy-water-heater-maintenance-tips-for-homeowners) [Craig Aspinall](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/author/craig-aspinall) Jul 18, 2025 1:18:49 PM Our water heaters serve a crucial purpose in our homes, providing us with hot water for bathing and ... [ Read more ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/diy-water-heater-maintenance-tips-for-homeowners) [![A packaged air conditioning system sitting outside of a home with a hose connecting the unit to the home.](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/hubfs/CapitolSupply%26Service-375780-Outdoor-AC-Home-Image-A-1.jpg) ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/is-a-packaged-ac-system-right-for-your-home) [HVAC Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac-blog), [MH Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/mh-blog), [All Locations](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/all-locations), [HVAC](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac) ## [Is a Packaged AC System Right for Your Home?](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/is-a-packaged-ac-system-right-for-your-home) [Craig Aspinall](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/author/craig-aspinall) Jul 10, 2025 3:13:24 PM Finding the right air conditioning system for your home isn’t always easy since there are various op... [ Read more ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/is-a-packaged-ac-system-right-for-your-home) [![Three manufactured homes sitting beside one another with pavement between each one. One home has a satellite dish on the lawn.](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/hubfs/CapitolSupply%26Service-375773-%20Manufactured-Homes-Outside-BlogBanner-1.jpeg) ](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/cooling-tips-for-manufactured-homes-in-summer) [HVAC Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac-blog), [MH Blog](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/mh-blog), [All Locations](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/all-locations), [HVAC](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/tag/hvac) ## [Cooling Tips for Manufactured Homes in Summer](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/cooling-tips-for-manufactured-homes-in-summer) [Craig Aspinall](https://pages.capitolsupplyandservice.com/blog/author/craig-aspinall) Jul 1, 2025 11:06:43 AM When summer comes into full swing, the last thing any of us want is for our home to be as hot or hot... 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