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Handling Dead Rodents in Your Ductwork
By Bobby Rinaldi
Suspecting that you have a dead mouse in the ductwork sits high on the list of things homeowners never want to deal with, but it…
Why Is Your Heater Blowing When the Thermostat is Set to Cool
By Bobby Rinaldi
If it seems like your air conditioner is actually heating the air like the furnace does, you may need to change the HVAC settings, maintain…
When to Consider a Condensing Furnace
By Bobby Rinaldi
Condensing furnaces offer plenty of advantages over their traditional counterparts. Not only do they offer improved reliability and energy efficiency, but they also provide better…
Furnace Filter Arrows: What Do They Indicate?
By Bobby Rinaldi
Changing a furnace filter (actually, it's the same filter your air conditioner uses as well) can be confusing. Depending on where it's located, you may…
Getting Rid of Bad HVAC Habits
By Bobby Rinaldi
It's easy to develop bad habits. Most of us, if we're honest, can admit to plenty of them. But what about your HVAC system? Maybe…
Go Beyond Online Reviews When Buying an Air Conditioner
By Bobby Rinaldi
Reading air conditioner reviews online is often the jumping off point for homeowners looking for a new system or a company to install it. Unless…
How to Keep Guest Comfortable at a Football Watch Party
By Bobby Rinaldi
One of the most exciting things about football is having guests over to watch some of the games throughout the season. Before you pick up…
Jack O’Lanterns: How to Preserve Them With Your HVAC
By Bobby Rinaldi
If you've ever put a lot of work into carving a pumpkin, only to see it shrivel up into a wrinkled mess before you get…
5 HVAC Maintenance Needs for Fall
By Bobby Rinaldi
The new fall season is finally upon us and you know what that means - time to take care of your HVAC system! While it's…
Ways to Combat Back-to-School Germs with Your HVAC
By Bobby Rinaldi
When the kids go back to school, they're not only spending the day in a hotbed of viruses and bacteria, but they're also bringing germs…
Can Grilling Affect Your Home’s IAQ?
By Bobby Rinaldi
It's not summer without throwing something on the grill. A lot of people bring the grill indoors, barbecuing right in their kitchen. But be careful:…
Space Heater Safety Tips
By Bobby Rinaldi
A space heater can warm up a chilly spot in the house, but is it safe? About 25,000 home fires every year in the U.S.…
How to Know When to Change Your Thermostat’s Batteries
By Bobby Rinaldi
Modern thermostats have certainly come a long way in how they control and benefit your home's HVAC system, but if one thing has stayed the…
Proper Insulation and Your HVAC’s Efficiency
By Bobby Rinaldi
Few things affect HVAC efficiency as much as insulation does. Building codes require it and adding more is big business for home remodelers. Enough insulation…
Summer Attic Safety Tips
By Bobby Rinaldi
During the summer season, the idea of attic safety takes on a whole new meaning thanks to the rising temperatures. Luckily, you can stay safe…
Dealing with Moisture Around A/C Vents
By Bobby Rinaldi
The appearance of vent moisture around the HVAC system supply vents in one or more rooms may be unexplained but it is not uncommon. The…