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»
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»
When it is hot outside, you run your air conditioning unit to help keep your home comfortable. While you expect your energy bill to increase, when you get your first bill of the season, you may find yourself in shock. There are a number of reasons why your energy bill may be skyrocketing when you run your air conditioning, and none of them are due to a sudden increase in energy costs. Read More»
It’s becoming increasingly common for homeowners to use their garages for purposes other than parking cars—people often convert them into workshops, game rooms, or spare bedrooms. While the extra space is nice to have, converting your garage does have an annoying downside—the poor insulation found in most garages and the fact that they’re typically not connected to any form of air conditioning often makes them oppressively hot and humid during the summer. Read More»
The thermostat is set to a cool 70 degrees, but it can be frustrating when the temperature in your house is searing and your home’s vents or registers are glaring down at you with still indifference. If this has happened to you, then there are a number of possible causes. Luckily, most of them are relatively simple and cheap to fix. In some cases, you may even be able to take care of the problem yourself. Read More»
Its summer –the heating system has done its job for the year – but did it really? Were you warm enough on those cold winter days? Did you suffer a bit of shock when you opened your heating bills this year? The cost to heat your home shouldn’t consume so much of your income. Here, you’ll find a few things that you can do this summer to lower your heating costs next winter. Read More»
Are you getting ready to start using your air conditioner for the year? Have you been concerned that it may not actually work as well as you’d otherwise want? As much as we might hope otherwise, nothing lasts forever. This includes our air conditioners. But while they don’t last forever, there are still things we can do to help them last longer than would otherwise be possible. By doing these things on a regular basis, an air conditioner may last years beyond its otherwise-expected lifetime. Read More»
One of the problems that can cause serious damage to your home before you know it is mold. Therefore, it is important that you know the potential causes of mold and how to prevent moisture problems. You should also know how to deal with minor mold problems before they get out of hand. The following maintenance tasks will help you deal with moisture problems and prevent mold from causing serious damage to your home. Read More»
Your furnace is a unit you use during many parts of the year, and you want the unit to remain in good working condition. Even if your heating unit works as it should, there still may be signs that the appliance needs to be cleaned. Your heating appliance gathers dust, hair, and other debris because the unit filters air that it redistributes as heat into your home. As such, periodic cleaning is needed. Read More»
You shouldn’t have to fight to stay warm in your home during the winter. If you’ve been struggling to keep the temperature inside your home up to a comfortable level, there’s a few things that you need to do. Here, you’ll find a short list of things that could improve the performance of your heating system and to prevent heat loss from within the home. Check and Change the Filter Read More»