Whether you need installation, maintenance, or repair, a successful HVAC project requires a combination of quality equipment, professional experience and expert-level technical knowledge. A strong indicator of professionalism and dedication to high standards is the contractor’s involvement in professional industry organizations. One of the most notable is North American Technician Excellence, or NATE. NATE-certified technicians […]
Yellow EnergyGuide Labels: Don’t Overlook Their Useful Info
Choosing the most effective, economical, and energy-efficient HVAC equipment and appliances requires reliable information. One of the best and most easily accessible sources of this information is the EnergyGuide label. The Federal Trade Commission requires that the labels be affixed to many types of energy-consuming devices. With data from the EnergyGuide label, you can make […]
Troubleshooting Tips For When Your Air Conditioner Loses Its Cool
On occasion, problems and malfunctions can occur that will keep your air conditioner from cooling properly. Here are some troubleshooting tips you can use to help locate the trouble. Some of these suggestions may allow you to avoid the expense of a service call.
How Ceiling Fans And Air Conditioning Work In Tandem To Save Energy
While many homeowners rely on their air conditioning system along to keep their home cool, others have discovered that the addition of ceiling fans improves indoor comfort while boosting air conditioner efficiency and reducing monthly utility bills.
Two-Stage Cooling Offers Long-Term Savings
There are many innovations in the HVAC industry today that support the public’s demand for better-quality, more energy-efficient living spaces. One of these innovations with air conditioners and heat pumps and is called two-stage cooling. Two-stage cooling simply means that the compressor has two speeds, low and high, attached to a sensor unit that automatically […]
Heat Pump Trouble? Call In A Pro For Expert Advice
If you’re experiencing heat pump trouble in your Southwest Ohio home, here’s a few troubleshooting tips you can try before calling for expert help. If your heat pump does not power on, make sure the thermostat is in cooling mode, and set to three or four degrees below room temperature. This will immediately tell you […]
High Energy Bills? Lower Electricity Costs, Contribute To Fewer Blackouts
When the weather heats up, demand for electricity rises steeply, and blackouts become more possible. (These are the sort of blackouts that occur because of high demands on the power grid, unlike the sort of massive storm-related blackouts that struck much of Ohio and the East this summer.) Although it involves a little sacrifice and […]
Air Conditioning Leaking? What You Can Do To Avoid Water Damage
While its main goal and result is to keep your home cool and comfortable throughout the summer, your home’s air conditioner unit also produces a large amount of condensation. Without proper care and maintenance, air conditioning leaking may occur. This can lead to the development of mold and severe water damage in walls and ceilings. […]
Water Heater Savings Possible With These 5 Tips
Whether you heat the water in your home with electricity, natural gas or propane, you should always be looking for ways to find water heater savings. Try these five tips:
The Energy Star: An Unparalleled Guide To Ultimate Home Efficiency
With this year’s southwest Ohio summer already one of the hottest on record, families increasingly will be looking for ways to save money on their air conditioning costs. If you’re upgrading your cooling equipment, you can’t do any better than seeking Energy Star-labeled appliances. This provides you with the opportunity to choose energy-efficient models that […]