Buying a new air conditioner for your home is major investment, and the choice you make will impact your comfort and household energy costs for the next 10 to 15 years. Keeping the following factors in mind when you’re shopping for an air conditioner can help you make a wise purchasing decision:
Never Forget to Change Your Air Filter Again with These Tips
Changing your furnace air filter is important. Your filter is your first line of defense against airborne pollutants — but more than that, it keeps your HVAC system’s inner workings clean, and when it gets clogged, it can actually contribute to system wear and tear. You should change your filter once a month, to keep […]
Buy an HVAC System, Not Just a Unit
When your HVAC system fails, it’s usually just one of the two main components that needs replacement. Even though it’s less costly to buy just that one unit, there are a number of compelling reasons why it’s better to invest in a complete new system instead.
Prepare Your Home for the Ohio Storm Season
Spring brings flowers and pleasant temperatures, but it also brings storms that can be severe. Before strong winds herald the arrival of the Ohio storm season, make sure your HVAC equipment is ready. Here are some steps you can take to prevent damage.
Save with HVAC Rebates this Spring
If you’re looking to upgrade your home’s heating or cooling system this spring, make sure you take advantage of any available HVAC rebates or incentives for energy efficiency. These savings are in addition to the savings in operating costs you’ll enjoy with HVAC systems that use energy more efficiently. Several incentives are available in the […]
Here’s How to Handle Pressuring HVAC Salespeople
It’s an unfortunate fact that some HVAC contractors are more focused on sales than customer service. Reputable contractors aren’t just selling equipment and services — they want to form long-term relationships with satisfied customers. If you encounter an HVAC salesperson who’s only focused on meeting a sales quota, here’s how to handle the pressure.
Answers to Your HVAC System FAQs
A well-maintained HVAC system can bring you reliable comfort throughout the muggy Dayton summers and crisp, cold winters. To take care of your system right, though, you’ll need to know a little about what it needs.
Here’s How to Understand Heat Pump Ratings
Heat pump ratings are helpful metrics for comparing the relative energy efficiency of different makes and models. By evaluating energy consumption, you can also get a general idea of estimated operating costs.
Understanding What a Wi-Fi Thermostat Does
If you’re looking to upgrade your current programmable thermostat, then you might want to take a look at a Wi-Fi thermostat. Unlike ordinary thermostats, you can use your home’s wireless Internet network to control your Wi-Fi thermostat no matter where you are. So if you’re on vacation, at work or outside relaxing, you can adjust […]
Learn About the Types of Ducts
If you’re like most homeowners, you take your home’s air distribution system for granted. As long as the ductwork is delivering conditioned air where it’s supposed to go, why worry? Yet, the type of ducts installed in your home, as well as the way the network is designed, can have an appreciable effect on energy […]