With the arrival of the cooler days of fall, Dayton area homeowners begin preparing their homes for the upcoming fall and winter months. Unfortunately, homeowners often overlook furnace maintenance, which leaves their heating system unprepared when the weather turns cold in late October or early November. There are several benefits of scheduling annual furnace maintenance, […]
Furnace Installation Cost How Much? How to Plan for a Replacement
Furnace installation cost is one factor in deciding what sort of system you want for your Dayton area home. One thing is certain: It’s best to do research and make the choice before the failure of your aging, existing furnace forces you into a snap decision – perhaps at a time when you’re at a […]
Upgrade to a Mercury-Free Thermostat: Why and How
Why should you consider upgrading to a mercury-free digital thermostat when your old one is working fine? The reasons are flexibility, accuracy, savings on your heating and cooling bills, and protecting the environment. When contacting HVAC companies, ask how they dispose of the old thermostats. Just putting them in a landfill risks contaminating our waterways […]
Working a 9 to 5? Here’s What You Should Know About the Temperature in Your Home
Coming home to a comfortable temperature in your home after a long day at work is a great experience, but keeping your cooling or heating system running at full blast all day in an empty house can waste a lot of energy and cost you a lot of money. The key to efficiency and comfort […]
These Allergen Triggers Can Wreak Havoc in Your Home
To ensure allergen triggers are kept to a minimum, it’s important to maintain your home’s air filtration systems and cleanliness standards. Dust mites, pollen and animal hair can be overlooked when cleaning by hand, so be sure to keep a maintenance schedule for inspecting and changing your HVAC filter. Keeping fans, registers and filters clean can have […]
Time to Think About Fall Maintenance in Your Dayton or Springfield Home
We may still be enjoying our hot summer afternoons turning the chicken and burgers on the grill, but the fall season is just over the horizon. While you may be currently experiencing the comfort of the cool air in your home, you should start considering fall maintenance for your HVAC system. Waiting until problems arise after […]
Clean A/C Coils: How They Boost Your Savings
Your air conditioner works hard to keep you cool in the Dayton area’s summer heat, but if your A/C coils are dirty, your system may be using up to 37 percent more energy than it would if the coils were clean. Dirty coils interfere with heat exchange and can increase the pressure in your system, resulting […]
Troubleshooting a Heat Pump: Some Basics
When our summer and winter weather extremes in Southwest Ohio, you want your heat pump working properly and efficiently to keep your home comfortable in all seasons. Unfortunately, like any device, a heat pump system can act up at the most inopportune times. Here are some tips for troubleshooting a heat pump that isn’t working right: […]
How UV Lights Do Their Job
No matter how clean you keep your Dayton area home, microbes and fungal spores will be present in your indoor air. Every building has a certain amount of mold and bacteria — this is normal. Problems can occur when mold or bacterial growth begins to accumulate beyond trace amounts in your indoor air, or in hard-to-clean places […]
Two-Stage Cooling for Your Dayton Home: Here’s What It Can Do
Is it time to replace the old, failing air conditioner in your Dayton area home? If so, you will want to consider the benefits of choosing a two-stage cooling system. This type of air conditioner delivers enhanced home cooling and increased energy efficiency, allowing you to reduce energy costs without sacrificing comfort. What Is Two-Stage Cooling? […]