Air source heat pumps operate using three cycles to provide both a heating and cooling solution for your home. Whether you already own one or are looking to buy a heat pump, you should have an understanding of how these cycles work in the context of how your heat pump operates.
Optimizing Air Quality in Your Home Remodel
Remodeling your home is a rewarding pursuit, but it’s not without some challenges. Something you should keep in mind is how to maintain a healthy atmosphere in your home during the process. Here are a few things to watch out for as you work toward optimizing air quality during your remodel.
Air Filters Trap Particles: What That Means in Your Greater Dayton Home
Air filters are a necessary component of your HVAC system, and changing them is a fairly simple task. However, what many homeowners find confusing is choosing the best ones to suit their needs, given the vast selection of products available today. Are pleated filters better than flat ones? And what do the efficiency ratings on […]
A 3-Step Guide to Healthy Indoor Air
Do you suffer from allergies? Have you had problems with dust, mildew or mold? The fact is that many homeowners could be enjoying better indoor air quality. Take these three steps to achieve healthy indoor air in your home.
Air Filters: The More You Know, the Better Job They Will Do for You
The air filters in your Dayton area home’s heating and cooling systems are critical components that add comfort and quality to your indoor living environment. When properly chosen and correctly maintained, good air filters also extend the life of your HVAC equipment and reduce energy consumption.
Allergies? HEPA Filters Can Help, but Are They the Best Choice for Your Dayton Home?
If you’re an allergy sufferer, summer can be especially difficult, especially if pollen counts are high. Dayton boasts one of the worst averages for those who suffer from allergies, with a score of 88.3 from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
Clean A/C Coils: Important for Your System’s Smooth Running
Your air conditioner works hard throughout the hot Southwest Ohio summer to keep you comfortable. Having your A/C coils cleaned as a part of your regular preventive air conditioning maintenance will help ensure your air conditioner works efficiently all summer long to save you money on cooling costs and extend the life of your system.
Install the Heat Pump in Your Dayton Home With These Guidelines in Mind
Preparing your home before you install the heat pump can make a difference in your comfort and energy bills for years to come. Major factors that affect a heat pump’s performance include proper system sizing and ductwork compatibility. HVAC contractors use two software tools, Manuals J and D, to arrive at the correct tonnage for […]
Leaning Toward a New A/C Purchase? Let These 7 Benefits Persuade You
Is the air conditioner in your Dayton area home leaving you uncomfortable while costing you what seems like a small fortune in energy bills? Maybe it has broken, and now you’re left deciding if you should have it repaired, or just replace it altogether. When facing a possible repair of your system, remember to follow […]
Duct Cleaning: Should You Schedule a Visit for Your Dayton Home?
Forced-air systems serve as a home’s circulatory system, delivering heated, cooled or ventilated air to the living spaces. Airborne contaminants, such as pollen, mold, pet dander and hair, bacteria and insecticide dust (to name a few), stick to the surfaces of duct walls and components, degrading performance, comfort and indoor air quality (IAQ). To maintain […]