The attic in your Dayton home is an important part of your home’s thermal envelope, for better or for worse. During the summer, the sun shining on your roof can heat attic spaces, and that heat can radiate downwards into your home. In the winter, warm air rising from throughout your home can make it […]
Spring Cleaning Tips for HVAC Systems
Before you need to turn your air conditioner on for the summer, schedule the projects involved in HVAC spring cleaning. Although you’ll have to hire an HVAC pro to tackle some of the routine maintenance, you can undertake a few of the important elements of cleaning it to improve its efficiency, performance and durability.
Learn How Your HVAC Units Create a System
In most American homes, the heating and cooling (HVAC) systems are not separate. In a standard forced-air HVAC system, they work together to provide (hopefully) comfortable temperatures throughout the year. While the heating process isn’t exactly the same as the cooling process, the two do use some of the same HVAC system components. Here’s how […]
Helpful Home Safety Tasks
It’s almost become a cliché, but it’s no less true: Your home has potential to be one of the most dangerous environments you’ll ever experience. Fortunately, home safety can be accomplished relatively easily, with some inexpensive and simple steps. Following are a few important home safety tips.
What You Should Know About Refrigerant
It’s not every day that you think about what’s inside of your heat pump or air conditioning system, but it’s a good idea to know about the most vital part of your entire HVAC system. Refrigerant is the lifeblood of these systems. Without it, you wouldn’t be able to keep your home comfortable.
Thermostat Troubleshooting 101
When your furnace or air conditioner isn’t working the way it should, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s broken. Your thermostat could be the culprit. Before assuming that you’ll need HVAC repairs done, do some thermostat troubleshooting first. These are some common issues that can result from a faulty thermostat.
Guide to Shopping for a New Air Conditioner
Buying a new air conditioner for your home is major investment, and the choice you make will impact your comfort and household energy costs for the next 10 to 15 years. Keeping the following factors in mind when you’re shopping for an air conditioner can help you make a wise purchasing decision:
Never Forget to Change Your Air Filter Again with These Tips
Changing your furnace air filter is important. Your filter is your first line of defense against airborne pollutants — but more than that, it keeps your HVAC system’s inner workings clean, and when it gets clogged, it can actually contribute to system wear and tear. You should change your filter once a month, to keep […]
Buy an HVAC System, Not Just a Unit
When your HVAC system fails, it’s usually just one of the two main components that needs replacement. Even though it’s less costly to buy just that one unit, there are a number of compelling reasons why it’s better to invest in a complete new system instead.
Prepare Your Home for the Ohio Storm Season
Spring brings flowers and pleasant temperatures, but it also brings storms that can be severe. Before strong winds herald the arrival of the Ohio storm season, make sure your HVAC equipment is ready. Here are some steps you can take to prevent damage.