If the chilly nights we’ve had lately have you thinking about winter, you’re not alone. Things are definitely cooling off in Southwest Ohio, and if you haven’t taken any steps to winterize your home, now is the time. Follow these simple winterizing tips to keep your house snug and warm this winter. Get your furnace […]
Boiler Maintenance Tips to Prepare You for the Fall
Winter is on the way, and it’s just about time to fire up that boiler to ward off the winter chill. Before you do, though, it’s critical to make sure your boiler is ready to get back to work. These boiler maintenance tips should help boost efficiency and potentially head off any mechanical disasters during the […]
Places in Your Home Where You Could Be Exposed to Carbon Monoxide
Being exposed to carbon monoxide (CO) is extremely dangerous. Knowing about possible points of exposure to the gas and how to become aware of a carbon monoxide leak in your home can protect you and your family from the harmful and potentially lethal effects. Because CO has no color, taste, or odor, it often goes unnoticed until symptoms […]
What is a Variable Speed Blower?
If you’re in the market to replace your home’s furnace or blower, now is the time to consider which equipment will best serve the needs of your home and your family. No one wants to suffer through a frigid Dayton area winter with a noisy, inefficient furnace that may literally leave you and your family […]
The Benefits of a Carbon Monoxide Detector Far Outweigh the Cost — Learn How
Maintaining your indoor air quality is about more than just staying comfortable. Your health actually depends on a working ventilation and filtration system in your home. If it fails to prevent or eliminate airborne pollutants and common allergen triggers, like pet dander and mold, you could get sick. But some airborne menaces are even more threatening; they could cost your life. […]
3 Types of Furnaces to Choose From for Your Home
As a homeowner needing a new furnace, you have three basic types of furnaces to choose from with regard to heating output and/or fan speed – the single-stage furnace, the two-stage furnace, and the variable-speed furnace. They vary in burner operation and blower speed, rather than size or capacity. We explain each of these below to help you […]
When Should You Change Your Furnace Filter? We Can Tell You
With Southwest Ohio’s heating season fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about your furnace. One of the easiest ways to ensure your home remains comfortable this winter is by making sure you change your furnace filter on time. The purpose of your furnace filter is to capture dirt, dust and other airborne particles such as bacteria, […]
Allergy Triggers That May Lurk in Your Dayton Home
While staying indoors during our cold Southwest Ohio winter will protect you from the elements, it does expose you to other health and discomfort issues. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, staying indoors all winter will expose you to a variety of allergy triggers. Here are some of the most common household triggers for asthma […]
Heat Pump Maintenance When Transitioning from Summer to Fall
Your fall chores around your Dayton area home should include heat pump maintenance, whether you own an air source heat pump or a geothermal model. This is a task best divided between you and your reliable HVAC contractor, since some of the skilled work is beyond the average homeowner’s ability. Most homeowners also do not […]
