Perfecting My Home's Climate Control

How The Heating Elements Warm Air In Your Furnace And What Happens When They Go Bad

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An electric furnace has heating elements in it that produce heat for your home. If an element goes bad, your furnace might run, but it won’t produce as much heat. A heating element can stop working for a number of reasons, so a heating repair technician has to test the element and the parts that control it to find what has to be replaced. Here’s an overview of how the heating elements work in an electric furnace and how to tell if one is bad. Read More»

When Should You Have Your Air Conditioning Installed?

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If you aren’t sure if you should have a new air conditioner installed in your home, you aren’t alone. A lot of people aren’t sure if they should hold out or replace their air conditioner before the warm weather hits. You take a gamble when you think that your air conditioner is going to last through another season. Even if it is still chugging along, it may be costing you a lot of money running that old system, as it may not be running efficiently. Read More»

Heating Oil Lessons: How To Calculate Your Home's Heating Oil Needs

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For those who have always had electric heat or have rented with all heating costs included, the first winter having to cover your own heating oil can be challenging. It’s hard to budget heating oil deliveries when you don’t know how much you’re using. That’s why it’s best to do some analysis after your first month to determine your heating system’s average usage. Here are some of the things that you should be considering. Read More»

Installing A New Air Conditioning? 3 Important Installation Mistakes To Avoid

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When you install a new air conditioner in your home, you want to make sure that you get the installation process right. When it comes to installing such a large and valuable piece of equipment, you want to make sure you get the installation process right. Mistake #1: Try Too Hard to Hide the Air Conditioner When you install a full-home HVAC system in your home, there is an outside component to the unit. Read More»

Choosing The Best Type Of Residential AC Installation

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Are you a homeowner who is planning to upgrade your air conditioning system? If so, you may want to consider what type of system you want. Some individuals prefer central air conditioning systems, and others prefer mini-split systems. Central air systems require ductwork, whereas mini-split systems do not. However, if you have ductwork installed and want to switch to a mini-split system, a professional can install the system. It is also possible to get a central AC if you live in a home that does not have ducts. Read More»