:root { /* Colors - Brand */ --color-primary: #0066CC; /* Blue - main brand */ --color-primary-dark: #004C99; /* Hover/active states */ --color-primary-light: #E6F2FF; /* Backgrounds/badges */ --color-secondary: #FF6B35; /* Orange - accent/CTA */ --color-secondary-dark: #E55A2B; --color-secondary-light: #FFF0EB; /* Neutrals */ --color-white: #FFFFFF; --color-black: #1A1A1A; --color-gray-50: #F9FAFB; --color-gray-100: #F3F4F6; --color-gray-200: #E5E7EB; --color-gray-300: #D1D5DB; --color-gray-400: #9CA3AF; --color-gray-500: #6B7280; --color-gray-600: #4B5563; --color-gray-700: #374151; --color-gray-800: #1F2937; --color-gray-900: #111827; /* Semantic colors */ --color-success: #10B981; --color-warning: #F59E0B; --color-error: #EF4444; --color-info: #3B82F6; /* Typography */ --font-primary: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; --font-heading: 'Poppins', var(--font-primary); --font-size-xs: 0.75rem; /* 12px */ --font-size-sm: 0.875rem; /* 14px */ --font-size-base: 1rem; /* 16px */ --font-size-lg: 1.125rem; /* 18px */ --font-size-xl: 1.25rem; /* 20px */ --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem; /* 24px */ --font-size-3xl: 1.875rem; /* 30px */ --font-size-4xl: 2.25rem; /* 36px */ --font-size-5xl: 3rem; /* 48px */ --font-size-6xl: 3.75rem; /* 60px */ --font-weight-normal: 400; --font-weight-medium: 500; --font-weight-semibold: 600; --font-weight-bold: 700; --line-height-tight: 1.25; --line-height-normal: 1.5; --line-height-relaxed: 1.75; /* Spacing scale (8px base) */ --space-1: 0.25rem; /* 4px */ --space-2: 0.5rem; /* 8px */ --space-3: 0.75rem; /* 12px */ --space-4: 1rem; /* 16px */ --space-5: 1.25rem; /* 20px */ --space-6: 1.5rem; /* 24px */ --space-8: 2rem; /* 32px */ --space-10: 2.5rem; /* 40px */ --space-12: 3rem; /* 48px */ --space-16: 4rem; /* 64px */ --space-20: 5rem; /* 80px */ --space-24: 6rem; /* 96px */ --space-32: 8rem; /* 128px */ /* Border radius */ --radius-sm: 0.25rem; /* 4px */ --radius-md: 0.5rem; /* 8px */ --radius-lg: 0.75rem; /* 12px */ --radius-xl: 1rem; /* 16px */ --radius-2xl: 1.5rem; /* 24px */ --radius-full: 9999px; /* Shadows */ --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); /* Container widths */ --container-sm: 640px; --container-md: 768px; --container-lg: 1024px; --container-xl: 1280px; --container-2xl: 1536px; /* Transitions */ --transition-fast: 150ms ease-in-out; --transition-base: 250ms ease-in-out; --transition-slow: 350ms ease-in-out; /* Z-index scale */ --z-dropdown: 1000; --z-sticky: 1020; --z-fixed: 1030; --z-modal-backdrop: 1040; --z-modal: 1050; --z-popover: 1060; --z-tooltip: 1070; }/* Container */ .container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container-xl); margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-left: var(--space-4); padding-right: var(--space-4); } @media (min-width: 768px) { .container { padding-left: var(--space-6); padding-right: var(--space-6); } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .container { padding-left: var(--space-8); padding-right: var(--space-8); } } .container-sm { max-width: var(--container-sm); } .container-md { max-width: var(--container-md); } .container-lg { max-width: var(--container-lg); } .container-2xl { max-width: var(--container-2xl); } /* Full-width sections */ .section { padding-top: var(--space-16); padding-bottom: var(--space-16); } @media (min-width: 768px) { .section { padding-top: var(--space-20); padding-bottom: var(--space-20); } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .section { padding-top: var(--space-24); padding-bottom: var(--space-24); } } .section-sm { padding-top: var(--space-12); padding-bottom: var(--space-12); } .section-lg { padding-top: var(--space-24); padding-bottom: var(--space-24); } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .section-lg { padding-top: var(--space-32); padding-bottom: var(--space-32); } }/* Vertical rhythm - use on parent containers */ .stack-xs > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-2); } .stack-sm > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-4); } .stack-md > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-6); } .stack-lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-8); } .stack-xl > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-12); } .stack-2xl > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-16); } /* Responsive stacks */ @media (min-width: 768px) { .stack-md@md > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-6); } .stack-lg@md > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-8); } .stack-xl@md > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-12); } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .stack-lg@lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-8); } .stack-xl@lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-12); } .stack-2xl@lg > * + * { margin-top: var(--space-16); } }/* Horizontal rhythm - use on parent flex containers */ .cluster { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); align-items: center; } .cluster-xs { gap: var(--space-2); } .cluster-sm { gap: var(--space-3); } .cluster-md { gap: var(--space-6); } .cluster-lg { gap: var(--space-8); } .cluster-xl { gap: var(--space-12); } /* Alignment variants */ .cluster-start { justify-content: flex-start; } .cluster-center { justify-content: center; } .cluster-end { justify-content: flex-end; } .cluster-between { justify-content: space-between; } /* Auto-fit grid */ .grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-6); } .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } /* Responsive grids */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } } @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) { .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } } /* Auto-fit (responsive without breakpoints) */ .grid-auto { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); } .grid-auto-sm { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); } .grid-auto-lg { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr)); } /* Gap variants */ .grid-gap-sm { gap: var(--space-4); } .grid-gap-md { gap: var(--space-6); } .grid-gap-lg { gap: var(--space-8); } .grid-gap-xl { gap: var(--space-12); } /* Headings */ .h1, .h2, .h3, .h4, .h5, .h6 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: var(--line-height-tight); color: var(--color-gray-900); margin: 0; } .h1 { font-size: var(--font-size-3xl); } .h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-2xl); } .h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); } .h4 { font-size: var(--font-size-lg); } .h5 { font-size: var(--font-size-base); } .h6 { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); } @media (min-width: 768px) { .h1 { font-size: var(--font-size-4xl); } .h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-3xl); } .h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-2xl); } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .h1 { font-size: var(--font-size-5xl); } .h2 { font-size: var(--font-size-4xl); } .h3 { font-size: var(--font-size-3xl); } } /* Display headings (hero) */ .display-1 { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: var(--font-size-4xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: var(--line-height-tight); color: var(--color-gray-900); } @media (min-width: 768px) { .display-1 { font-size: var(--font-size-5xl); } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .display-1 { font-size: var(--font-size-6xl); } } /* Body text */ .text-base { font-size: var(--font-size-base); line-height: var(--line-height-normal); } .text-sm { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); line-height: var(--line-height-normal); } .text-lg { font-size: var(--font-size-lg); line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed); } .text-xl { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed); } /* Lead paragraph */ .lead { font-size: var(--font-size-lg); line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed); color: var(--color-gray-600); } @media (min-width: 768px) { .lead { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); } } /* Text colors */ .text-primary { color: var(--color-primary); } .text-secondary { color: var(--color-secondary); } .text-white { color: var(--color-white); } .text-gray-600 { color: var(--color-gray-600); } .text-gray-700 { color: var(--color-gray-700); } .text-gray-900 { color: var(--color-gray-900); } /* Font weights */ .font-normal { font-weight: var(--font-weight-normal); } .font-medium { font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium); } .font-semibold { font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); } .font-bold { font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); } /* Text alignment */ .text-left { text-align: left; } .text-center { text-align: center; } .text-right { text-align: right; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .text-left@md { text-align: left; } .text-center@md { text-align: center; } } /* Base button */ .btn { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-6); font-family: var(--font-primary); font-size: var(--font-size-base); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); line-height: 1.5; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; white-space: nowrap; border: 2px solid transparent; border-radius: var(--radius-md); cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-base); user-select: none; } .btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-primary); outline-offset: 2px; } /* Primary button */ .btn-primary { background-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-primary); } .btn-primary:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary-dark); border-color: var(--color-primary-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); } .btn-primary:active { transform: translateY(0); } /* Secondary button */ .btn-secondary { background-color: var(--color-secondary); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-secondary); } .btn-secondary:hover { background-color: var(--color-secondary-dark); border-color: var(--color-secondary-dark); transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); } /* Outline button */ .btn-outline { background-color: transparent; color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-primary); } .btn-outline:hover { background-color: var(--color-primary); color: var(--color-white); } /* Ghost button */ .btn-ghost { background-color: transparent; color: var(--color-gray-700); border-color: transparent; } .btn-ghost:hover { background-color: var(--color-gray-100); } /* White button (for dark backgrounds) */ .btn-white { background-color: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-primary); border-color: var(--color-white); } .btn-white:hover { background-color: var(--color-gray-100); border-color: var(--color-gray-100); } /* Button sizes */ .btn-sm { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); } .btn-lg { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8); font-size: var(--font-size-lg); } .btn-xl { padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-10); font-size: var(--font-size-xl); } /* Full width button */ .btn-block { display: flex; width: 100%; } /* Icon buttons */ .btn-icon { padding: var(--space-3); aspect-ratio: 1; } .btn-icon-sm { padding: var(--space-2); } .btn-icon-lg { padding: var(--space-4); } /* Base card */ .card { background-color: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); overflow: hidden; transition: all var(--transition-base); } .card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-2px); } .card-body { padding: var(--space-6); } .card-body-sm { padding: var(--space-4); } .card-body-lg { padding: var(--space-8); } /* Service card (for your HVAC services) */ .service-card { background-color: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-8); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); text-align: center; transition: all var(--transition-base); } .service-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-4px); } .service-card__icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; margin: 0 auto var(--space-4); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; background-color: var(--color-primary-light); color: var(--color-primary); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); font-size: var(--font-size-3xl); } .service-card__title { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-gray-900); } .service-card__description { color: var(--color-gray-600); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); } /* Testimonial card */ .testimonial-card { background-color: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: var(--space-6); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary); } .testimonial-card__quote { font-size: var(--font-size-lg); line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed); color: var(--color-gray-700); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); font-style: italic; } .testimonial-card__author { font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); color: var(--color-gray-900); } .testimonial-card__role { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--color-gray-600); } /* Badge */ .badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-1); padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); line-height: 1; border-radius: var(--radius-full); } .badge-primary { background-color: var(--color-primary-light); color: var(--color-primary-dark); } .badge-secondary { background-color: var(--color-secondary-light); color: var(--color-secondary-dark); } .badge-success { background-color: #D1FAE5; color: #065F46; } .badge-warning { background-color: #FEF3C7; color: #92400E; } .badge-error { background-color: #FEE2E2; color: #991B1B; } /* Trust badge (for license, reviews, etc.) */ .trust-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4); background-color: var(--color-gray-100); border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium); color: var(--color-gray-700); } .trust-badge__icon { color: var(--color-primary); } /* Form group */ .form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); } /* Label */ .form-label { display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium); color: var(--color-gray-700); } /* Input */ .form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea { display: block; width: 100%; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); font-family: var(--font-primary); font-size: var(--font-size-base); line-height: 1.5; color: var(--color-gray-900); background-color: var(--color-white); border: 2px solid var(--color-gray-300); border-radius: var(--radius-md); transition: all var(--transition-base); } .form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-primary-light); } .form-input::placeholder { color: var(--color-gray-400); } /* Textarea */ .form-textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; } /* Checkbox & Radio */ .form-check { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); } .form-check-input { width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer; } .form-check-label { font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--color-gray-700); cursor: pointer; } /* Error state */ .form-input.error, .form-select.error, .form-textarea.error { border-color: var(--color-error); } .form-error { display: block; margin-top: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--font-size-sm); color: var(--color-error); } /* Hero */ .hero { position: relative; padding-top: var(--space-20); padding-bottom: var(--space-20); background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%); color: var(--color-white); } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .hero { padding-top: var(--space-32); padding-bottom: var(--space-32); } } .hero__content { max-width: 800px; } .hero__title { font-size: var(--font-size-4xl); font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); line-height: var(--line-height-tight); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); } @media (min-width: 768px) { .hero__title { font-size: var(--font-size-5xl); } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .hero__title { font-size: var(--font-size-6xl); } } .hero__subtitle { font-size: var(--font-size-lg); line-height: var(--line-height-relaxed); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); opacity: 0.95; } @media (min-width: 768px) { .hero__subtitle { font-size: var(--font-size-xl); } } .hero__cta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-4); } /* Header */ .site-header { position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: var(--z-sticky); background-color: var(--color-white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); } .site-header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding-top: var(--space-4); padding-bottom: var(--space-4); } .site-header__logo img { height: 48px; width: auto; } .site-header__nav { display: none; } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .site-header__nav { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-8); } } .site-header__nav-link { font-size: var(--font-size-base); font-weight: var(--font-weight-medium); color: var(--color-gray-700); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-base); } .site-header__nav-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary); } .site-header__cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); } /* Phone link (tap-to-call) */ .phone-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: var(--font-size-lg); font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold); color: var(--color-primary); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-base); } .phone-link:hover { color: var(--color-primary-dark); } @media (max-width: 767px) { .phone-link__text { display: none; } } /* Footer */ .site-footer { background-color: var(--color-gray-900); color: var(--color-gray-300); padding-top: var(--space-16); padding-bottom: var(--space-8); } .site-footer a { color: var(--color-gray-300); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-base); } .site-footer a:hover { color: var(--color-white); } .site-footer__title { font-size: var(--font-size-lg); font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold); color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); } .site-footer__bottom { margin-top: var(--space-12); padding-top: var(--space-8); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-700); text-align: center; font-size: var(--font-size-sm); } /* Display */ .block { display: block; } .inline-block { display: inline-block; } .flex { display: flex; } .inline-flex { display: inline-flex; } .grid { display: grid; } .hidden { display: none; } /* Flex utilities */ .flex-col { flex-direction: column; } .flex-wrap { flex-wrap: wrap; } .items-start { align-items: flex-start; } .items-center { align-items: center; } .items-end { align-items: flex-end; } .justify-start { justify-content: flex-start; } .justify-center { justify-content: center; } .justify-end { justify-content: flex-end; } .justify-between { justify-content: space-between; } /* Spacing utilities */ .m-0 { margin: 0; } .mt-auto { margin-top: auto; } .mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; } /* Background colors */ .bg-white { background-color: var(--color-white); } .bg-gray-50 { background-color: var(--color-gray-50); } .bg-gray-100 { background-color: var(--color-gray-100); } .bg-primary { background-color: var(--color-primary); } .bg-primary-light { background-color: var(--color-primary-light); } .bg-secondary { background-color: var(--color-secondary); } /* Border radius */ .rounded-sm { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); } .rounded-md { border-radius: var(--radius-md); } .rounded-lg { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); } .rounded-xl { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); } .rounded-full { border-radius: var(--radius-full); } /* Shadows */ .shadow-sm { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); } .shadow-md { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); } .shadow-lg { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); } .shadow-xl { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); } /* Width */ .w-full { width: 100%; } .max-w-full { max-width: 100%; } /* Responsive visibility */ @media (max-width: 767px) { .hidden-mobile { display: none !important; } } @media (min-width: 768px) { .hidden-tablet { display: none !important; } } @media (min-width: 1024px) { .hidden-desktop { display: none !important; } } @media (max-width: 1023px) { .visible-desktop { display: none !important; } }

D-I-Y Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

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Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips

Everyone wants to be able to get the most out of their air conditioner unit. We wanted to let you know about 6 simple air conditioning maintenance tips that can help maintain your A/C unit between check ups.

  • Change Filters
    • Write the date that you install the filter and then check filter in at least 30 days. If it is clean then check it every two weeks until you notice that it is dirty. This way it helps you know the schedule for your house on how often you need to change the filers. Use your phone to help set reminders
  • Thermostat
    • If you have a battery powered thermostat change the battery at least once a year with a quality battery
  • Emergency drain line 
    • Make sure that it is not dripping
    • Will be located outside the house coming out of the soffit, usually located over a window or door
  • Do NOT stack anything on or around your inside or outside unit
  • Keep plants or shrubs trimmed back from the outside unit
  • Schedule for a A/C or Heater check up
    • Have a/c checked out in the spring and the heater checked out in the fall. However, you can call us anytime to come out for a check up

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