Committing to a maintenance agreement with a trusted HVAC contractor offers tangible financial and personal benefits. The goal of maintenance is to keep the equipment operating as closely to the manufacturer’s specifications, which increases its lifetime and lowers energy consumption.
Does My HVAC Contractor Need to Be NATE Certified?
It’s not always easy to assess how qualified the technicians you hire are. And when it comes to your HVAC system, you realize that whether it’s repairs or installations, a rather substantial expense might be involved. So how do you tell if the HVAC technician that comes to your home has all the right stuff? […]
Upgrade Indoor Comfort With a Wi-Fi Thermostat
If you’re still using an old-school manual thermostat to control temperatures in your Dayton-Springfield area home, there’s plenty of upside in moving up to a programmable thermostat. There’s still more room for improving comfort and energy efficiency by installing a programmable thermostat with Wi-Fi capabilities.
HVAC Myths That Will Cost You Money
These four myths are the most commonly believed that, in reality, can cost a good deal in energy dollars and comfort.
Looking For a Reputable HVAC Contractor?
Your family’s home comfort needs should always be of utmost concern, and that’s precisely where looking for a reputable HVAC contractor comes into play. That’s why we’re here to provide you with the questions to ask potential contractors that will help you weed out the less qualified ones.
Ways to Lower the Heating Load in Your Home
Your heating system has a tough job. The job gets even tougher if your home, like many, is poorly armed against winter’s chill. This increases the load on the system and can lead to worn parts, higher energy bills and decreased home comfort. By lowering the heating load, your furnace and your whole household benefits. […]
Watch Out for Ice Dams on the Roof of Your Home
The presence of ice dams on your roof sends a strong signal that it’s time to investigate the attic and check the gutters. While beautiful, an ice dam creates dangers for you and your home. The dams can fall unpredictably, causing injury, and as they melt, do untold damage to your home’s structure.
Here’s How to Speak the Lingo of HVAC Heating Season
You’ll be better equipped to deal with situations with your HVAC system if you’re hip to HVAC terms that are important during the heating season.
Older Furnace? Follow Proper Pilot Light Safety
Furnace pilot lights used to be the norm, but they’ve been replaced in recent years by electronic ignitors. If you have an older furnace with a pilot light, it’s equipped with a built-in safety mechanism called a thermocouple. When everything’s working properly, the thermocouple senses when the pilot goes out and shuts a small valve […]
Here are the Basics of Load Calculations
You may have heard the term “load calculation” used before, but you may not know how it relates to your HVAC equipment. Load calculations are an important measurement tool that experienced HVAC installers use to accurately determine the equipment capacity needed to heat or cool a home.
