Right around the corner is spring, which means now is the time to prepare your HVAC system. From cleaning around your condenser unit to changing those filters, there are a few maintenance items you’ll need to check off your list to ensure a smooth transition into spring. Check and Replace Air Filters As a key…
In the heat of summer, sweet relief comes from the use of air conditioning units. Not only does this bring comfort, but it also makes the home safer for those who can’t be in excess heat due to health concerns. If you find that your air conditioner is constantly running and cannot maintain the temperature…
When the temperatures soar and those sweltering days become almost unbearable, there is nothing more anxiety-inducing than a strange noise coming from the one thing keeping you from melting – your air conditioning unit. As newer air conditioning units tend to be fairly quiet, any louder-than-normal sound can indicate trouble brewing. A buzzing sound coming…
After a period of time, most homeowners become familiar with how their gas furnace normally functions and sounds. So it is a bit disconcerting when a homeowner notices that their formerly functioning furnace now takes two or three “tries” before it finally ignites and begins to actually heat their home. In this post, we will…
Heat loss does not sound like a big deal in the middle of summer. However, when you are bundled up under a blanket with the heater running overtime in winter, it is more serious. The actual reality check comes when you open your utility bill. Is there a way to prevent home heat loss? A…
The average homeowner is well conditioned to believe that once harsh weather starts, certain things need to be protected from the elements. You wouldn’t let your grill sit in the rain and the snow, the same goes for your lawn furniture. However, what about your air conditioner? Once summer ends and you are no longer…
When it comes to heating your home, a cracked heat exchanger is your worst nightmare. This potential break in your furnace doesn’t mean your home doesn’t heat, but if it happens, it can be deadly. When a heat exchanger is cracked, it doesn’t filter the potentially toxic gases that aren’t supposed to go in your…
Are you looking for information about how a heat pump works? Typically, homeowners with a furnace or boiler will have a fairly good idea how they work. There are some systems that heat and force the air through the home. Others will heat water that is them moved along baseboards or rotators, giving off heat. But,…
Looking for ways to lower your heating expenses this winter? There are many ways to do so without having to spend the winter months shivering away. Here are five simple but efficient ways to warm up your home during the winter without using your heater. Install a Rug Installing a rug on your floor will…
Do you know where the air leaks in your home are? Many homes have air leaks that are letting in cold air during the winter, and many homeowners are oblivious to them. You can often identify air leaks and drafts on windy days with a candle. Here are five more ways to reduce drafts and…