The last thing you want is to get back home and find that it’s too hot inside because your AC won’t turn on. Temperatures can get out of control sometimes, especially during the warmer months, and the only way to ensure the indoor air is comfortable is to run your AC a lot. It’s never fun to wait for your …
How often do you think about the ducts of the air conditioner in your home or business? You probably don’t! They’re a hidden, and often forgotten about, part of the air conditioning and heating system, but knowing the signs for when your HVAC ducts need to be cleaned will prevent surprise failures, not to mention help keep your air quality …
When your family relies on AC to stay cool and comfortable, it helps to know a little about how the system works. You don’t have to call a repair service every time the HVAC hiccups and, if you know the tricks, you can fix a lot of simple heating or cooling challenges on your own. The DIY method is a practical approach …
There are two leading opinions about duct cleaning. One says you should clean ducts every year, the other says ducts should be left alone. Are ducts a harbor of hidden dust and pollen? Or are they a simple mechanical necessity of the HVAC system? Many will say that cleaning your ducts is a waste of time and money, that they …
You might not realize this, but air conditioners freeze up. This is actually a common issue for both business and home AC owners. And, you might think having your AC freeze up would mean it produces more cold air, but this simply isn’t true. Your air conditioner’s main components work simultaneously to provide you with summer-long comfortable temperatures. These components include: …
When summer arrives, most of us look to our air conditioning to keep us cool. However, what is the best temperature setting for your thermostat during this period? Maintaining the balance between finance and family comfort requires a delicate touch. Luckily, you can work through the different variables to save money while staying comfortable in your home. Today, we review …
When the temperature drops, we turn up the heat to stay comfortable. Most people prefer their homes somewhere between 65 and 75 degrees F depending on your personal body temperature and the temperatures you’re accustomed to. However, wintertime is also often associated with higher power bills because you want that heat going constantly to ward off the outdoor chill. When …
It’s the first cold day in a while and you can’t help but notice the chill in the house. You switch on the heater to warm up, but the first thing you smell is a scorched, burning smell. Is that normal? Is your house or HVAC system in danger? It’s very normal to wonder if that burning smell is normal or …
You have a good reason to take care of your HVAC independently every year. The better you treat your home AC and heating unit, the more comfortable your home will be through every season and year after year. A well-maintained HVAC system provides powerful cold in the summer as well as cozy heat in the winter without complaint. So how …
When it’s close to freezing outside, the last thing you need is a cold house. Thanks to a malfunctioning heating system. When your heater stops working, your first instinct is likely to call an HVAC specialist to come and fix it. But before you make that call, you may want to try and troubleshoot the problem yourself. Here are three things you …
