November 20, 2018
During the chillier months, you have two conflicting goals: keeping your home nice and warm, and saving money on energy. Implementing the following smart strategies can help you avoid wasting energy and money, without sacrificing home comfort.
November 14, 2018
Fallen snow during the winter season can create beautiful landscapes throughout any neighborhood, but there is a dark side to this beauty. When left unchecked, snow and ice can infiltrate your outdoor HVAC unit and impact the entire system’s ability to function properly.
October 30, 2018
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 it, or call for a repair. It’s not normal for cooling systems to blow hot air, and in most cases, it’s an easy fix to bring it back to normal.
October 18, 2018
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 need some help accessing it and replacing it.
October 16, 2018
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 you have some bad HVAC habits and don’t even know it. Let’s take a look at some of the worst — and unfortunately, most common –among homeowners.
September 6, 2018
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 makes the difference between a home that’s easy to cool and heat, comfortable year-round and relatively quiet.
August 30, 2018
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 vents may simply feel damp to the touch or they may actually be dripping water. In certain cases, dark stains may appear on the wall around the vent due to …
June 19, 2018
Particularly if you have a large house, making your home comfortable can be a difficult task. Upstairs is a sauna, while the basement is freezing. You may have thought about investing in a zoning system, to ensure each section gets the heating and cooling it needs. Here are some factors to consider.
June 12, 2018
Do you look at HVAC preventative maintenance as optional — that is, something you can schedule every few years, when the mood hits you? You could be courting an HVAC breakdown unless you’re faithfully scheduling an HVAC inspection every spring and fall.
June 7, 2018
Two things that Floridians count on in June are hot weather and Father’s Day. This year, why not celebrate your dad with something that will help him stay cooler all summer?
