Most of us have at least 5 weeks left of cold, snow and ice. There are some basic maintenance steps to take to make sure your furnace will continue working through the winter. Just think of the furnace as your car and how you routinely do maintenance. It is easy to forget about the furnace since it is not something you see in your day to day life. The most common type of heating system is a gas furnace. If you did your preseason check, the follow-up maintenance should be relatively quick and easy. Probably the most important thing to check is the carbon monoxide detector. It should be located near the furnace and free from any obstructions. Check the battery and do the test beep. Make sure the furnace has room to breathe. There should be nothing stored near the furnace or leaning up against it. This can be a fire hazard especially with […]
Governors Play A Critical Role In Advancing Energy Efficiency
The challenges of reducing energy consumption in a nation as large as the United States and as dependent on technology as we have become are massive. From school campaigns with students that encourage all to “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” to municipalities that institute odd and even grass watering days, everybody tries to do something. But for real change to increase energy efficiency, it takes not only the individual, but the state. As the leader of the state, the governor has the most crucial role to place to advance energy efficiency. A paper newly released by the National Governors Association (NGA) describes how our states have played an essential role in the progress with using energy efficiently that the United States has made in recent years. The governors play the leading roles in the progress. That makes perfect sense, when you consider the unique position they occupy and the people and businesses they have the ability to […]
Save Money By Preparing Your Home For Winter
With winter right around the corner, many homeowners are beginning to worry about how they will manage the high cost of keeping their home warm and cozy. Luckily, there are things you can do to reduce energy use and keep heating bills as low as possible. While there might be an initial investment, many energy saving tips are quick and easy and require very little money to begin reaping the rewards of significant monthly savings on your heating costs. Homeowners can lose a great deal of heat through the walls and attic of their home. In order to help retain heat and increase energy efficiency, it is important to make sure you have adequate insulation. Depending on the area of the country where you live and the particular design of your home, the amount of insulation you will need can vary. For most homeowners, a minimum of 12″ of insulation in the attic should be […]
Reasons Why You May Consider Replacing Your Current Air Conditioning System
When the AC system of your home or office breaks down or starts to under-perform, there is always the question of whether to repair or replace the unit. The general condition of the air conditioner, cost of repairs as well as the cost of replacement are some of the factors that must be weighed before a decision can be made. The truth is that the cost of replacement may be higher than the cost or repairing the air conditioner. However, there are many benefits of AC replacement. Benefits of Replacing Your AC Older air conditioning systems frequently break down for one reason or another. These units cannot operate for extended periods without breaking down, so they need to be repaired more often than newer systems. Therefore, replacing a faulty AC unit can help you avoid costly repairs of older systems. Increase Efficiency As air conditioners age, they become less efficient even with regular servicing. This […]
Tips on Performing Regular Maintenance and Obtaining Repairs from an HVAC Contractor
Keeping one’s central air conditioning system in good repair is essential in making sure that the unit will operate effectively and efficiently when the temperature outside is on the rise. While most people think a great deal about their air conditioning service in Salt Lake City during the hot months of summer, many do not give it much thought as the weather turns cooler. However, in many cases the fall and winter season of the year can be the ideal time to perform regular maintenance on the unit and to have an HVAC Contractor handles any extensive repair work that may be needed. Most central air conditioning systems are made up of two separate units. Generally, the condenser unit is housed outside and the blower unit is housed indoors near the furnace. The condenser portion converts a gas, such as Freon, into a liquid so that it can cool the air within the home. […]
