As the temperatures rise during the summer months, your focus naturally shifts to enjoying the sun and cranking up your air conditioner. Believe it or not, this is also the perfect time to do some furnace maintenance.
4 Changes That Could Mean Big Savings
Everyone knows that in order to save money, you need to make certain changes in your life. What you might not realize is that a few small changes in your home can translate to big savings in monthly energy bills. Here are four that we recommend:
Drain Safety 101: Make Sure These Never Go Down a Drain
DIY tips for appliance spring cleaning, safety and maintenance tasks can really save you a lot of time, aggravation and money. While an A/C tune-up may take priority on your spring-cleaning list going into summer, your drains and pipes need attention, too — especially if you’re going to be entertaining guests and cooking more. Make […]
Is Your Home the Cause of Your Allergies?
If you suffer from allergies, you may find it surprising that the allergens making your life miserable are sharing your home. To manage your allergy symptoms and get some relief, start with a visit to an allergist for testing. When the results are in, you might learn that you’re allergic to one or more of […]
Potential Gas Leak Signs
Gas leaks can occur in your home due to faulty, poorly fitted, or badly maintained appliances like boilers and cookers. They can cause carbon monoxide poisoning, explosions, and fires. While large leaks are easy to identify by smell, small ones can go undetected for long periods and harm you in the process. It’s highly important […]
Ways Volatile Organic Compounds Can Affect Indoor Air Quality
The Dayton area’s urban smog isn’t the only pollution you should watch out for if you want to stay healthy. The volatile organic compounds produced right inside your home are also something you’ll need to get a handle on.
Don’t Forget to Change Your Air Filter
A dirty air filter negatively impacts your HVAC system’s efficiency and degrades your home’s air quality. For these reasons, it’s important for you to replace your filter at the right time. With many tasks competing for your attention on your to-do list, you can easily forget to do this essential maintenance work.
Taking a Spring Vacation? Ensure Your Home Is Prepared
Thinking about taking a spring vacation soon? We don’t need to tell you how much planning it takes, but what you might now realize is what needs to be done at home before you leave. Here are some things that we would suggest:
Tips for Buying a New Air Conditioner
When the time comes to purchase a new air conditioning unit, you may not know where to begin. The numerous types of systems and HVAC contractors available can make you feel overwhelmed. Make sure you avoid the following mistakes that people commonly make when they’re in the market for a new air conditioner.
Maintenance Agreement: Should You Have One?
Committing to a maintenance agreement with a trusted HVAC contractor offers tangible financial and personal benefits. The goal of maintenance is to keep the equipment operating as closely to the manufacturer’s specifications, which increases its lifetime and lowers energy consumption.