Having air conditioning helps you stay cool in summer, but what happens if this only works for part of your home? Uneven cooling in multi-level homes often means that upper stories don’t cool off as much as lower ones. Find out more about why this happens and what you can do about it to keep […]
What Moisture Around A/C Vents Indicates
Just like any other water leaks, moisture collecting around your air conditioning vents is never a good thing. The property damage, mold growth, and expensive repairs that can follow the problem can be traumatic. So why is condensation dripping from your A/C vents? Let’s explore the reasons behind the formation of vent moisture along with […]
End-of-Life Considerations: HVAC Component Lifespans
The components that make up your heating and cooling system are both costly and critical for your family’s comfort and well-being, so it’s important to know their expected lifespan. In general, an HVAC lifespan can range between 10 and 35 years, depending on the specific type of equipment:
Can Candles Affect Your IAQ?
Unless you make a special effort to buy safe, nontoxic candles, odds are that burning candles in your home harms your indoor air quality (IAQ). Candles made from paraffin emit polluting gases when they’re burned called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These compounds cause mild to serious health problems, from nasal irritation to cancer and nervous […]
HVAC Maintenance as Kids Go Back to School
The kids going back to school is a sign that summer is coming to an end. It’s also a handy reminder that it’s time to take care of important HVAC maintenance and comfort setting updates. Tackling the following tasks at the start of the school year can help you optimize your HVAC performance and energy […]
Energy Costs: Time-Variant Pricing and HVAC
Does your local utility practice time-variant pricing? If you don’t know the answer, or you don’t know what the term means, you’d be wise to read on and learn. It could mean big savings for you.
Pros and Cons of Geothermal Systems
When you want the most energy efficient, durable and comfortable cooling and heating for your home, consider geothermal systems. They use the energy stored underground where temperatures are stable year-round. They’re quiet, dependable and use little electricity year-round to keep your home at your preferred temperatures.
The Pros of Variable-Speed HVAC
You’ll have plenty of choices to make when choosing a new cooling and heating system, and one to pay particular attention to is a variable-speed HVAC system. The benefits variable-speeds offer range from lower energy bills to quiet operation and the ability to match one to a zoning system.
