Heating And Cooling Blog
Air Conditioning Leaking? What You Can Do To Avoid Water Damage
While its main goal and result is to keep your home cool and comfortable throughout the summer, your home’s air conditioner unit also produces a large amount of condensation. Without proper care and maintenance, air conditioning leaking may occur. This can lead to the development of mold and severe water damage in walls and ceilings. […]
Water Heater Savings Possible With These 5 Tips
Whether you heat the water in your home with electricity, natural gas or propane, you should always be looking for ways to find water heater savings. Try these five tips:
The Energy Star: An Unparalleled Guide To Ultimate Home Efficiency
With this year’s southwest Ohio summer already one of the hottest on record, families increasingly will be looking for ways to save money on their air conditioning costs. If you’re upgrading your cooling equipment, you can’t do any better than seeking Energy Star-labeled appliances. This provides you with the opportunity to choose energy-efficient models that […]
Reducing Heat Gain In Your Home With One Simple, Low-Cost Tip
Reducing heat gain in your home goes a long way toward lowering your air conditioning bill. The first and easiest step is to address your windows, which can be responsible for as much as 50 percent of the heat entering your home. The ultraviolet rays of the sun bring the heat indoors, though many options […]
Airflow And Refrigerant Charge: 2 Factors That Maintenance Should Take Care Of
The best time of the year for annual air conditioner maintenance is spring or early summer. But, if you skipped your tuneup this year, don’t worry; it’s not too late. You can still slash your cooling bills with correctly performed maintenance. Two tasks that should be checked every year are precision checks on airflow and […]
Noisy Air Conditioners A Nuisance: Remedy Problems In Older Systems — And Upgrades
Noisy air conditioners are not only annoying; they can signal problems in your cooling system. If you have a noisy air conditioner, but it still has some years of service left before you need to upgrade, try these remedies for reducing noise, and even potentially obtain improvements in energy efficiency and home comfort as a […]
Residential Planned Maintenance Keeps Your Systems In Top Condition All Year Round
Residential planned maintenance for your home heating and cooling system is easy to forget. With our lives as busy as they are these days, it’s quite common for homeowners to notice the air conditioner or furnace only when there’s a problem. If the system suddenly breaks down in southwest Ohio’s mid-summer or mid-winter, you’ll be […]
Understanding Heat Pump Efficiency — 4 Terms That Can Help
In determining heat pump efficiency for a specific unit, the HVAC industry looks at a number of technical-sounding terms that the average homeowner is unlikely to come across until it’s time for home repairs or regular maintenance. The following list of common terms will have you talking like the pros about your heat pump in […]
What A High-Efficiency A/C Upgrade Would Mean To Your Comfort And Energy Costs
Did your air conditioner struggle to make it through last summer? If you’re looking to replace your A/C unit, now is the time to act; you don’t want to be stuck with a struggling air conditioner during a sweltering heat wave. But before you buy, there’s a lot you have to consider. In addition to […]
Not Sure Whether To Repair or Replace Your Air Conditioner? Factors To Consider
Is it time for a new cooling system for your home here in the Dayton area? A new air conditioning system is a big up-front investment, but your household’s comfort is important, too. Safety could be at risk if your system is older or hasn’t been recently inspected. Is it a worthwhile investment to install […]
