Ductless mini-splits can serve as a great complement to your current heating or cooling equipment if you’re faced with comfort issues caused by the limits of your ductwork’s powers, or if you’re planning an addition to your home. Mini-splits are versatile, efficient and easy to incorporate into your home.
You Know It’s Time For A Duct Cleaning When…
Having your ducts cleaned periodically can have a great impact on the indoor air quality as well as advancing the overall comfort level of your home. Dust, dander, mold spores and even critters can accumulate inside the ductwork and pass back into your home, polluting the air you breathe. These unwanted materials can also coat […]
Improve Your Furnace Efficiency — Change Filters Regularly
Though they are often overlooked, your furnace filter is a key player in maintaining the efficiency of your furnace. If you neglect the filter, you may notice a spike in your heating costs and changes in the overall performance of your heating system.
Replace The Furnace Or Wait? Do The Math And Decide
A lot of people are trying to save money in today’s economic climate. Sometimes, that means delaying purchases and trying to get one more year out of that car, computer or furnace.
Fall’s Not Far Away — Schedule That Service Check Before It Gets Here
Fall is just around the corner, and it’s a good time to schedule that annual service check of your furnace before the colder weather arrives. When the weather turns cold in southwest Ohio, you don’t want to be left in the cold trying to schedule a costly repair or replacement of your heating equipment. Having […]
Button Up Your Home Before The Ohio Chill Sets In
Though the weather may be pleasant now, winter can hit Ohio as early as the beginning of November. Prepare your home early for the onslaught of cold weather by winterizing your home in early fall, before the chill sets in for the season.
Does Geothermal Heating And Cooling Require More Maintenance Than Conventional Units?
You’ve probably heard about the energy efficiency provided by geothermal heat pumps. Thanks to their ability to tap into the warmth of the earth, geothermal systems are an efficient and cost-effective means of conditioning air even during the coldest Dayton winter. But how are they in terms of upkeep and maintenance costs?
Filtration Systems Clean Up Indoor Air
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air is often significantly more polluted than outdoor air. In fact, the levels of pollution are often so high that the EPA has listed indoor air pollution among the top five biggest environmental risks to public health. With that in mind, residents of the Dayton area […]
How Much Focus Should I Put On Maintenance For My System’s Air Handler?
Your air handler plays an important role in the efficiency of your HVAC system. Not only is it instrumental in the proper circulation of conditioned air, it contributes significantly to the maintenance of indoor air quality. Thus, neglecting your air handler can result in compromised energy efficiency, household comfort and air quality.
New Refrigerant Laws And What They Mean For Air Conditioners
With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of R410A, a new refrigerant that has proved less harmful to the environment in terms of ozone depletion, Dayton area residents may be wondering what’s next in terms of their older, R22 operated air conditioners. While the intention is to eventually phase out the R22 systems, for now, […]