Long winters, those that keep on going with snowstorms well into April, are definitely no fun for anyone that expects it to be spring. Worse still is the impact of a long winter on your furnace. It induces wear and tear on a furnace that would typically otherwise have been turned off one to two months earlier. Once you finally have the furnace turned off, you may discover that it needs repair.…
Read More »Spring is just around the corner, so it’s time to switch gears from heating to cooling. That means getting your HVAC system ready to handle the transition. Here are a few things you can do to prepare for the upcoming seasonal changes. Reprogram Your Thermostat Each season needs a different set of temperature set points for maximum comfort and efficiency. For optimal spring and summer energy savings, set your programmable thermostat to 78 degrees Fahrenheit for times when you’re at home.…
Read More »If you suffer from allergies, the appliances that you install in your home can make a difference, this includes the air system installations that you choose. It’s important to pay closer attention to these things because it can definitely make a huge difference in your day-to-day life as an allergy sufferer. Here are four home installations that can help keep your allergies at bay: A Quality Air Conditioner: First off, if you are thinking of installing an air conditioner for your home, you need to choose a high quality one that filters and circulates air properly.…
Read More »If a central air conditioning system isn’t properly taken care of, it can stop producing cool air and develop a number of other problems. If your system is in a good working condition, it is still important to pay attention to problems that arise so they can be resolved in a timely manner. A central air conditioning system can last for years down the road by ensuring that it receives preventative maintenance every now and then.…
Read More »Keeping your air conditioner in great shape through regularly scheduled maintenance can help prevent unexpected breakdowns from happening. If a breakdown does happen, however, you’ll want to know how you should handle being without air conditioning for a brief period before your HVAC technician can arrive with a quick fix. Here are a few pointers that can help you survive until your technician shows up. Keep Those Windows and Blinds Closed…
Read More »To you, your air conditioner represents a great way of keeping your home cool and comfortable on a warm day. To the average thief, however, your air conditioner contains a treasure trove of valuable metals that can be easily stripped out and sold for scrap. Air conditioning units are often the unwitting targets of copper and refrigerant theft, resulting in thousands of dollars in damages as well as lost comfort.…
Read More »The most important part about getting your heating system ready for the winter is to have your system serviced by a professional technician. This will ensure that you begin the heating season with an efficient, clean, functional heating system. Once a technician takes care of the system, it’s important to continue to take care of the unit so that works well throughout the winter months. Filters should be checked every month, you should make sure the outdoor unit doesn’t have any debris around it, and the exhaust vent should be damage free.…
Read More »Air conditioning installation ranges from the very simple to the very complex. Depending on the type of air conditioning you select, it could be installed in as little as a few minutes to as long as several hours or a couple of days. Here is more information on A/C installation, from the least labor-intensive type to the most labor-intensive type. Mobile Air Conditioners Unlike window units, mobile air conditioners require a little carpentry and ventilation know-how.…
Read More »Being impossible to detect by both sight and smell, carbon monoxide represents one of the most serious domestic health threats. Fortunately, by educating yourself about how carbon monoxide can get into a house, you can do wonders to prevent it. If you would like to improve your understanding of how this deadly gas works, read on. This article will discuss three potential carbon monoxide sources in your home. Gas Stoves…
Read More »Though they may seem like an unlikely place for pests to be coming from, drains actually represent a great avenue for ants to enter your home. Kitchen drains provide a dark, warm place with plenty of food for them to eat, and occasional floods will do nothing to control their population. Thankfully, if you notice that ants are coming from your kitchen drain, you can easily take care of them using some household materials.…
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