There are a lot of different options out there when it comes to the ways in which homeowners may choose to heat their homes these days. Sure, summers are a lot more intense around here than winters are in terms of extreme weather. Our mild winter weather, however, should not imply that your home heating system [...]
Our local news stations are reporting that this week, we will see our first big drop in temperatures . With the onset of winter, this is bound to happen, but is your home prepared for the upcoming cold weather? Here are five tips to help you prepare your home for freezing temperatures. Tip #1: [...]
Winter Tips for Making Your Home More Energy Efficient Gear up for the coldest time of the year by giving your home a winter makeover. Instead of jacking up your thermostat and adding hundreds of dollars to your heating bill over the next several months, you can keep the cold at bay just by [...]
Know your equipment find your operator's manual. You should know what kind of equipment you have. If you can't find your manual, go to the equipment and copy down the information on the equipment nameplate. Better yet, take a digital picture with your phone. Then you can zoom in on the small numbers [...]
Leaky air conditioners are one of the most common reasons for emergency repair calls. While your air conditioner does not require any water to run, it does build up in your system. This condensation should safely drain to the outdoors, unless there is a problem. Depending on the location of the indoor portion of [...]
Most people know that excessive humidity can make them feel even hotter during the warmer months of the year. It comes as no surprise, then, that it has a major impact on the effectiveness of air conditioning systems. What people don’t often realize is that humidity has an effect on heating systems as well. [...]
You may look at the title of this post and think that we’re a bit batty. “It’s summer, it’s hot outside! Why would I want to turn my thermostat up and make it hotter?” Well, we aren’t encouraging you to heat your house. We’re encouraging you (something the Department of Energy does as well) to put [...]
Do you feel like you have to constantly adjust your thermostat to stay comfortable? Does your air conditioner or furnace make noises when it starts up? Does your air feel stuffy or damp? If any of these issues are getting in the way of your home comfort, it may be time to get your [...]
While some noises are normal, such as a quiet hum or the sounds of air whooshing through the vents, sometimes HVAC systems make strange noises and can become loud, disruptive annoyances in the home. This doesn’t have to be the case. Check out these common causes of noises in an HVAC system and what [...]
There is nothing relaxing or comfortable about cool air carrying a strong odor that eventually spreads throughout your home. If you ever find yourself asking “why does my air conditioner smell?” then find the odor that best matches yours below. Common Odors First, be certain that the smell is coming from your air conditioning vents and [...]
