Having your furnace break down on you suddenly is definitely something that you want to avoid. This is because if your furnace breaks done, you will no longer be able to have heat in your home, which is a huge problem in the winter time. Here are five signs that it’s time to do something about your furnace: It’s Old: If your furnace is over 15 years old and you start noticing problems with it, it’s definitely best to replace it.…
Read More »Your air conditioner plays a big part in keeping your home comfortable throughout the summer season. Without it, those sweltering days and nights will make you feel miserable. If you don’t have central air, you can, of course, stay cool by getting out of the house and going somewhere that is cool or using fans or even window air conditioner units. But if you have a central air conditioning unit, you need to be sure to treat it well by following a preventative maintenance schedule and keeping it clean to prevent a breakdown of your system.…
Read More »There are many aspects of an HVAC system that you can work on by yourself, even if you aren’t an HVAC specialist. Of course, the point is to find a simple maintenance job that will ultimately make your system more energy efficient. If your AC system seems to be inefficient, the first thing you need to clean is the coil system. The coils are the easiest to locate and clean, no matter what your HVAC experience.…
Read More »When you want to make your home more heat efficient, there are a number of ways for you to do this. You can install a pellet stove, which can heat up an entire home. Choosing radiant floor heating can make the rooms where it’s installed more heat efficient. Having a home audit can help uncover any problem areas and suggest fixes that will reduce heat loss. In addition, you can use heavy drapes to keep in the warmth, and make sure all vents are open to allow air to circulate evenly.…
Read More »As your heating and the cooling system gets used and ages, it becomes more and more susceptible to breakdowns. Because of this, it’s important to take a few steps that will help ensure optimal performance and keep your HVAC system in tip-top shape throughout the years. Consider using one or more of the following maintenance options: Seal Your Air Ducts Making sure that your home’s air ducts are well sealed is an excellent way to reduce wear and tear on your HVAC system and decrease your overall energy bills throughout the year.…
Read More »If moisture has caused the backside of your window air conditioning unit to rust, treat the corroded areas with the following steps. Afterwards, clean the portion of the unit that is outdoors and apply an even coat of spray that is designed to prevent rust on the unit’s exterior. Materials step ladder hand broom rust disintegrating gel paintbrush sponge with rough surface water metal cleaning agent soft cloths plastic sheeting rust preventive spray Remove Loose Dirt And Rust…
Read More »The blower wheel is the part of a furnace that distributes the heated air into your home. If the wheel breaks or malfunctions, you will have slight amounts or no hot air coming out of your vents. Make sure first that the issue isn’t with the motor behind the fan. If you have narrowed down the problem to the blower wheel, replacing the part first requires you to isolate the blower assembly from the furnace then remove the wheel from the assembly.…
Read More »If there is a chance that your heating system is going to have issues, you can almost guarantee that it will be in the middle of the coldest winter days when it is working its hardest. This is simply relative to the fact that long spans of cold temperatures will be taxing on your heat system. In these situations, it is always best if you have some type of backup plan in place to help you stay warm until an HVAC contractor from a place like Hartman Heating, Air and Fireplaces can help you out.…
Read More »Thinking about installing an air conditioner just when winter is starting probably isn’t on the minds of many people, but if you own an air conditioner that you just took out of the window recently, you should think about it. Properly preparing an air conditioner before you store it away for a few months can mean the difference between it working well right away when hot weather returns or having it have problems on a hot sweltering day.…
Read More »Air filters protect an air conditioning system from dust and mold particles. However, their ability to protect the system from unwanted particles usually fades away with time. This is a problem since with the filter’s protective powers diminished, the system is usually left vulnerable to dust and mold invasion. This usually has the effect of not only reducing the quality of air that the air conditioner dumps into a home, but also affecting the functioning of parts of the air conditioning system.…
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