Just about everyone likes to save money, especially during the holiday months where everything from shopping to home heating can get really expensive. Ideas for lowering heating bills range from the practical to the outrageous. It may come as a surprise that most tips and theories concerning home heating are purely myth and can actually increase your heating bill rather than lower it. Below are five of the most common home heating myths that you should avoid. Use duct tape to seal leaky ducts Despite its name, duct tape is a not a good choice for sealing off ducts. Duct tape does a poor job of sealing off ducts because it doesn’t work well in dusty or dirty areas. Use Mastic tape for a better seal and for better insulation. Replacing windows will reduce energy loss This is actually a true statement, especially if you have an older home. The problem with replacing windows to […]
Detecting And Correcting Heat Pump Freeze Up
You stand there scratching your head because you know it’s hot outside, yet you have a frost building up on the refrigerant lines and evaporator coil of your heat pump. That’s a sure sign that you definitely have a problem. That should not be happening. Fortunately, it’s not that hard to diagnose and fix heat pump freeze up. If you let this go and take no action the refrigerant in your AC will freeze over clear back to your compressor and it will destroy it. Compressors are an expensive part to try to replace. What to Do for Heat Pump Freeze Up Turn off your system immediately before any further harm can come to it. Next you want to switch your fan setting on the thermostat from ‘auto’ over to ‘on’ and let it defrost your coil. Here is an explanation of why your heat pump may be freezing over – The job of the […]
Reduce Home Heating Costs This Winter
If you want to save money on energy cost this winter, then you might find this article helpful. Here are some tips on ways to reduce home heating costs. Consider Fuel Type There are three main types of HVAC fuels; propane, electricity and oil. Research shows that natural gas, which is the most common type of fuel, cost average American households about $650 on energy cost during the last witner. Due to energy prices, households using oil, electricity and propane would have spent about $1,500, $2,100 and $1,700 respectively. If your heating system is over 10 years old, then you might want to consider switching to a newer, more energy efficient model. Clean Your Ductwork Cleaning your duct work is an essential part of maintaining your heating system. Leaks may also increase your energy cost due to loss of air. To take care of this and other problems, you’ll need to hire a […]
What It Means To Be A Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer
When we buy mechanical or electronic equipment, we expect it to work for at least 10 years. After all, we’ve spend so much money on them. Unfortunately, the reality is quite different. Equipment breaks down and you have to call in service technicians. Usually, if you have purchased your goods from an authentic retailer, you don’t have anything to worry about. They deal with everything. If you have purchased your goods from an authorized dealer, then the situation is completely different. You have to struggle to find a reliable technician, call them in, supervise them while they check your machine, trust them to know what they are doing and then wail when they mess up the device much more than it actually was! When you compare both situations, the conclusion seems simple. You have to buy your mechanical or electronic goods from an authorized factory dealer. This is particularly true for big-ticket items like your […]
Do I Need Maintenance For My Heating And Cooling System?
Many times, homeowners wonder if paying for routine maintenance on their heating and cooling equipment is actually worth the expense. The answer is a resounding, yes! Fortunately, HVAC maintenance is usually very affordable and when you take into consideration the many advantages, it’s clearly something every homeowner should do. Regular HVAC maintenance is the best way to help ensure a comfortable living environment. Whether the outdoor temperature is hot or cold, most people have become accustomed to being able to turn on their heating or cooling system and provide a comfortable environment for their family. However, without regular maintenance, HVAC equipment can fail, leaving you uncomfortable. Additionally, because a breakdown of your heating or cooling equipment will generally mean an emergency call to your HVAC service provider, repairs and after hours calls can get expensive. You might also be left waiting for a service call because breakdowns tend to happen during peak periods of heating […]
