Central-heating boilers provide comfortable home heating by producing hot water and steam that’s circulated through radiators, under-floor heating and baseboard heating. Unlike forced-air furnaces, central-heating boilers don’t dry out the air or circulate airborne contaminants throughout your home. Keep reading to determine the best central-heating boiler for your Springfield home.
Principles of Good Ductwork Design for Your New Home
Ductwork design is an integral element of the home HVAC system, so it’s important to get it right the first time. That means working closely with a reputable HVAC contractor with a successful track record of designing ducts and HVAC systems by industry best practices – Manuals J, S and D from the Air Conditioning […]
Planning a Furnace Replacement? 3 Things to Think About First
Is your furnace on its last leg? A postseason furnace replacement can save you money and prevent procrastination in the fall. Here are three things to think about before you jump on the first replacement furnace you see.
Right-Sizing Your Furnace Replacement
When you have a furnace replacement looming, the most important step is finding a contractor who will conduct a load calculation to find the precise size heating system for you home. A contractor who simply goes by the size of your existing furnace, or uses a discredited “rule of thumb” sizing method, is taking a […]
If You’re A/C Shopping This Summer, Here’s Savvy Advice
With the many different choices in models, sizes and prices, A/C shopping can feel a bit stressful. Unlike buying a small appliance, like a humidifier or microwave, an air conditioner has a big impact on the comfort of your home and your energy costs. In order to upgrade to the best A/C, always consider the […]
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 […]