If you’re experiencing heat pump trouble in your Southwest Ohio home, here’s a few troubleshooting tips you can try before calling for expert help. If your heat pump does not power on, make sure the thermostat is in cooling mode, and set to three or four degrees below room temperature. This will immediately tell you […]
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 […]
Why Upgrading Your Furnace In The Off-Season Makes Perfect Sense
Now that the weather is warming up and the signs of spring are everywhere, the furthest thing from your mind may be the furnace that got you through another winter. However, if you’ve been thinking about replacing or upgrading your furnace, there may be no better time to do so than at the beginning of […]
Precise Control Of Your Heating And Cooling With A Programmable Thermostat
Precise control of the heating and cooling of your home can be achieved by using a programmable thermostat. These advanced thermostats are a convenient way to control your indoor air quality while you’re away from home but they can also save you money on your monthly energy costs.
Top Three Factors That Show Why You Should Choose Energy Star Products
If you’re looking to purchase a new HVAC system for your heating or cooling needs, take a closer look at products with the Energy Star label. While there may be plenty of inexpensive options available, many of these systems end up being more costly to run and maintain. HVAC systems that have earned the federal […]
Evaluate Your Home Equipment’s Energy Efficiency To Make Changes That Impact Your Checking Account
For homeowners, energy efficiency is a major concern. Wasted energy leads to wasted money, and by conducting a simple home energy evaluation, you can spot inefficiencies and take action to solve them, which will help you save while doing the environment a favor.
Key Factors That Contribute To Poor Ductwork Design, And What You Can Do About It
Ductwork design is a crucial part of a good central cooling and heating system, and unfortunately, many contractors cut corners or simply aren’t adept at designing and installing duct systems that work as well as they should. Inferior ductwork design can lead to a lot of problems, including leaks, energy inefficiency, reduced indoor air quality […]