The top reasons to make HVAC maintenance a priority include maintaining uninterrupted comfort indoors, achieving lower energy bills and improving safety conditions. The investment in professional maintenance also prevents costly and avoidable repairs, along with extending the lifetime of this complex appliance.
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Good Reasons to Make HVAC Maintenance a Top Priority
Thursday, August 27th, 2015What’s the Difference Between ERVs and HRVs?
Tuesday, August 25th, 2015
Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) and Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRVs) are balanced ventilation systems that remove stale, stagnant air from inside your house while adding back an equal volume of fresh outdoor air. As homes have become more tightly constructed and air-sealed to conserve energy, air stagnation and unhealthy indoor air quality have become acute. ERVs and HRVs not only ventilate with balanced air volume, but they also transfer heat. The advantages of both ERVs and HRVs depend largely on the status of air infiltration through cracks, gaps and other air leaks. Older, “leaky” houses typically benefit less from ERVs and HRVs than newer, airtight structures.
How Does a Heat Pump Work to Cool My Home?
Thursday, August 20th, 2015
You may be surprised to learn that a heat pump can efficiently cool your home in spite of its name. In fact, the most popular type of heat pump set up is very similar to a split-system air conditioner, with an outdoor condenser/compressor and an indoor evaporator joined by copper tubing that carries refrigerant between the two units.
Here’s Why Your Evaporator Coil Is Frozen and How to Troubleshoot It
Tuesday, August 18th, 2015
The evaporator coil is the cooling element in an air conditioning system. This component uses copper tubing to convey the cold vaporized refrigerant that extracts heat energy from warm return air. When all the parts of the air conditioner are in good working order, you should receive nice cool air at the vents. If warm air is blowing from the vents, you may find that the evaporator coil is frozen. Here’s what to do.
Here’s How to Save Energy in Each Room of Your Home
Thursday, August 13th, 2015
There are lots of effective ways to boost your home’s overall energy efficiency, like weatherizing the exterior, installing extra insulation on the attic floor and upgrading to more efficient HVAC equipment. You can also improve efficiency by implementing the following strategies to save energy in each room of your home.
Use These Tips for Cleaning Your A/C Condensate Drain
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015
Cleaning your A/C condensate drain line is a relatively simple task. Considering that you can help avoid clogs, water overflows, odors and A/C shutdown, it’s well worth the effort to clean the drain system a few times during the cooling months.
What Homeowners Need to Know About Heat Gain
Thursday, August 6th, 2015
Heat gain is the amount of excess heat your home gains throughout the day. Left unchecked, it can cause your cooling costs to soar. But by keeping heat gain to a minimum, your air conditioner can cool your home more efficiently and keep your utility bills within reason. Let’s look at some of the causes of heat gain.
Replacing Your Central A/C? Look for These Features
Tuesday, August 4th, 2015
Upgrading your central air conditioning system is a big step toward gaining more home comfort and saving on energy costs. New systems are, as a whole, much more efficient than old models. To get the most benefits, however, there are certain aspects you should aim for. Here are some important features to look for when replacing your central A/C.
How to Maintain Good IAQ While Remodeling Your Home
Thursday, July 30th, 2015
Remodeling a home is a big undertaking that can have a considerable impact on the indoor air quality (IAQ) within your home. As you make plans and negotiate with contractors, the last thing you want to worry about is maintaining IAQ while remodeling. That’s why we recommend taking the following steps to ensure the air within your home stays nice and clean.
Is Zoned Heating and Cooling Right for Your Home?
Tuesday, July 28th, 2015
Zoned heating and cooling is getting a lot of attention these days as homeowners seek ways to both improve home comfort and reduce energy bills. Effective zoning requires more planning and hardware at the start, but it can be worth the investment of both time and money when the installation is complete.