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.…
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.…
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.…