With the fall season upon the Dayton area, take advantage of the milder temperatures to prepare your HVAC system for the heating months. You’ll save energy and make your home safer and more comfortable. Use these five tips for fall HVAC maintenance as your guide.
How Can Furnace Maintenance This Fall Prevent Problems Later?
How often do you see your HVAC specialist for furnace services? If it’s less than once a year, you’re missing out on the great benefits that come with an annual tuneup. A little standard maintenance before winter hits can save you major expenses down the road.
Learn the Basics of Heat Pump Operation
Like your refrigerator, heat pumps are electrically powered appliances that place refrigerant through alternating low and high pressure changes to move heat energy. Using this technique to naturally move heat to condition homes is very efficient. Read on to learn how a heat pump works and to see if it fits your home comfort needs.
Learn Four Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality This Fall
Dayton has worse than average pollen levels and a higher number of patients using medication to make it through allergy season. The high concentration of plants and trees that makes Dayton a picturesque place to live can also make it uncomfortable for those susceptible to sinus headaches, coughing, and congestion that can accompany them. Make […]
How to Prepare Your Air Conditioner for Fall
Your air conditioning system has worked hard all summer. The components that affect indoor air quality (IAQ), comfort, and energy efficiency are sure to need cleaning, replacing, or sealing. Here are three ways and areas to check to prepare your air conditioner for the upcoming fall and winter seasons.
Four Things First-Time Home Buyers Should Know About HVAC Systems
After spending possibly years preparing to buy your first home, you want to make sure that every component of the building is in good shape. As you inspect the structure, pay particular attention to the HVAC system. Problems with heating or cooling equipment could unexpectedly add hundreds or even thousands of dollars to your expenses […]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Cleaning the A/C Condensate Drain
An air conditioning maintenance task you don’t want to ignore is regularly checking and cleaning the A/C condensate drain. This task is within the competence of most homeowners, though it also should be a routine part of annual professional A/C maintenance. If the drain is allowed to become clogged with algae or other materials, or the condensate […]
Benefits of Buying HVAC Products With the Energy Star Logo
When it’s time to replace your home’s cooling or heating system, you want to be confident you’re making the right choice. Choosing products that qualify for the Energy Star logo is a good way to start. The federal Energy Star program certifies that products are energy efficient without sacrificing quality. Eligible products include heating, cooling and ventilation systems […]
Problems With Frozen Evaporator Coils? Use These Troubleshooting Tips
If the inside unit of your split-system air conditioner freezes up, it’s no time to panic. You might be able to troubleshoot the issue yourself before calling in a service professional. However, you’ll want to act fast either way since frozen evaporator coils can damage your central air conditioner.
Helpful Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality Around Your Dayton Home
You might be surprised to find out that the air inside your home is likely dirtier than the air outside – and potentially much more polluted. Poor indoor air quality can threaten your family’s health and compromise quality of life. This is why improving indoor air quality should be a priority in every household.