During the winte, your pipes are in danger of freezing. There is plenty of things you can do to prevent this from happening, Tips and Tricks can only go so far! Call us today and we can make sure you wont have any unwanted HVAC issues this winter.
The Biggest Pitfalls to Avoid when Buying New HVAC Equipment
No matter how well-maintained they might be, furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps do have limited lifespans. If your HVAC equipment has worn out you know first-hand this is true. Before you purchase new HVAC equipment, however, you should be aware of the pitfalls that can trip you up and leave you singing the blues. Make these mistakes and you’ll soon be out of money and out of luck, stuck with overpriced equipment that doesn’t work hasn’t been installed properly. Pitfall #1: Buying an HVAC system the same size and capacity as the old one If you’ve done any remodeling in your home, or closed off formerly occupied rooms, or made any other significant alterations to your home’s structural character, your heating and cooling needs may have changed. To get an estimate for proper equipment size, ask an HVAC company you trust to send a technician to your home to perform a heating and cooling […]
Controlling Dry Air in Your Home
Dry air can significantly affect your health and the structural integrity of your home. Install a humidifier and restore your home’s health and stability. Dry air might seem like a simple nuisance, but it can actually cause significant health problems, making you more susceptible to cold and flu viruses as well as asthma attacks. Have you been coming down with the flu more often than usual? Dry air in your home could be the culprit. Fortunately, there are simple ways to introduce moisture back into the air and regain your robust health. How Does Dry Air Affect Your Health? According to research, dry air has been linked to an increased susceptibility to cold and flu viruses, as well as an increase in asthma attacks. This is because a proper balance of moisture in the air is essential for the proper function of your body’s immune and respiratory systems. Without that proper balance, your body […]
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 […]
