With the weather warming up and the humidity increasing in many parts of the country, it is not uncommon to have additional moisture in your home. Although your house can seem comfortable when running your air conditioner, that humid air is being circulated through the HVAC and is distributing it back to your house. This can result in several problems. The following are some things that can happen when moist air gets inside and what you can do to prevent them:…
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.…
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.…