If you’re looking for an appliance that can help you save energy and not break your budget, the EnergyGuide label can play a central role in helping you find the right appliance that suits your needs.
Here’s Why Insulation is Important in the Summer
You probably know that insulating your home is important in the winter, as it keeps rising heat from escaping your home into the attic, but did you know that insulation is also essential in the summer?
Landscaping Tips: Keep Your A/C Unit From Being an Eyesore
While your air conditioner is greatly beneficial to your home’s comfort, it probably isn’t as helpful to the beauty of your garden. The large, boxy outdoor condenser unit can be too conspicuous and unattractive when sitting in your yard. The good news is you can make it disappear without sacrificing its efficiency with these clever […]
How to Get That Dust Problem Under Control
Living in a dusty house isn’t just untidy. It can also cause health issues, especially if you or someone in your family has asthma or other respiratory conditions. Having a dust problem in your Dayton home can also trigger allergic reactions to dust mites. Minimizing the amount of dust in your home helps prevent these […]
HVAC Air Filter Ratings Decoded
Buying the right air filter is critical to keep you HVAC system running properly, but deciphering industry acronyms and ratings can make it difficult to know which filter you need. MERV and HEPA are the two most common HVAC air filter terms you’ll hear, and here’s a brief guide on what they mean.
Repair or Replace: Start the Conversation
When a breakdown occurs with your home’s HVAC system, you may have to face a tough decision about whether to repair or replace it. To help you make the best choice, it’s wise to talk to a knowledgeable HVAC contractor about your options. Here are some relevant questions and answers to help you get the […]
Don’t Let Your Air Conditioner Freeze This Summer
If you turn on your air conditioner, only to find that it won’t work, take a look inside. If there’s solid ice around the coils, you’ve found your problem. A frozen air conditioner can be prevented with proper maintenance. Typically, a frozen air conditioner occurs for one of two common reasons.
HVAC Maintenance Tasks: DIY vs. Professional
Your home HVAC system has a lot of moving parts, which means a lot of opportunity for things to go wrong if the system isn’t kept tuned up. But while some tasks are easy for homeowners to perform, other tasks — both in maintenance and repair — should be left to a trained professional. Here’s […]
Use a Ductless System in Your Home Addition
Expanding your central HVAC system for a new home addition can be a challenge. Not only is there the sizing of your central unit to consider, but the ductwork in your home may have to be redesigned so that it’s properly balanced. And if the new addition isn’t always in use — a guest suite, […]
Is the Temperature Reading on Your Thermostat Correct?
Ever feel like the thermostat temperature and the actual temperature in your home are two different things? If the thermostat’s displaying a cool, comfortable 72 but everyone in the house is complaining it’s too hot, it may not be simply their imagination. Indoor comfort can be a moving target when there’s a discrepancy between thermostat […]
