Four Tips for Hiring a Professional for Air Conditioning Installation
Installing air conditioning in your home is a great way to keep your family comfortable in your home during the hot summer months. However, to get the best effects of air conditioning in your home, you will want to hire the best professional to install it for you. Here are four tips to be sure you hire the right professional air conditioning contractor: Calculate Costs: When you call contractors in your area, you will want to write down the calculated costs when talking with them on the phone.

Dispelling HVAC Energy Efficiency Misconceptions
Almost every homeowner has an idea on how to maintain the efficiency of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioner (HVAC) unit. Unfortunately, some of these ideas don't work, and others may have the opposite effect. Here are three examples of such misconceptions: Raise the Thermostat to Heat the Room Faster When you come back to the house to find it is cold, do you turn up the thermostat so that it can heat up faster?

Wintertime Is The Right Time To Prepare Your A/C System For Summer
As the saying goes, "there's no time like the present." This definitely applies to getting your air-conditioning system ready for the warmer months ahead, even though it might be the middle of winter right now. By being proactive about preparing your A/C system, you'll save yourself plenty of headaches and avoid wasting time and money on last-minute prep work. Why Not Wait Until Spring? Right about now, you're probably asking yourself why you couldn't just wait until after winter to have your A/C system straightened out.

Troubleshooting A Hydronic Baseboard Water Heating System
If you have a heater in your home that supplies heat through a hydronic baseboard system, then water is heated and moved through the pipes in the heating registers. The warmth from the water radiates into the air to heat your home. If your heater is running, but no heat is coming from the baseboard registers, then there may be an issue with the hydronic part of the heating system. To troubleshoot your heating issue, keep reading.

Understanding And Troubleshooting Low Water Pressure Caused By Your Pressure Regulator
If you have water pressure in your home that seems to have reduced over time, then you should investigate the issue so pressure can be returned to normal. While water pressure issues are generally considered a nuisance, the problem can lead to the poor function of appliances as well as your shower. Some water pressure issues need to be examined by a professional. However, there may be an easy fix to the solution.

Five Disadvantages Of Leaving Your Central Air Conditioning Outdoor Unit On A Ground-Level Pad
It is common to find outdoor units for central air conditioning systems resting on a ground-level platform. However, you should consider having your outdoor unit moved to an elevated, wall-mounted bracket. These brackets are not difficult to install, and a qualified heating and air professional can quickly move the unit from its present location. But, if you don't get the unit off the ground, you may incur problems resulting in expensive repairs.

6 Tips To Make Your Air Conditioner Run More Efficiently
When the temperatures begin climbing outside, you and your family want a cool, comfortable home. At the same time, with energy bills always seeming to get higher, it's a good idea to look for ways to be more efficient. If your air conditioning system runs as efficiently as possible, not only will your electric bills go down, but you will help the environment as well by wasting less energy. Here are six ways to help your air conditioner run more efficiently:

Three Tips For Saving Money On A New Air Conditioner
So your central air conditioner has started making a noise indicating it's decided to finally go gently into that good night. With all the technological advancements made in the air conditioning industry, replacing your a/c unit could save you a lot of money on your energy bills. However, it can cost an average of $5,204 to install a new central unit. Here are three ways you can get a replacement unit a little cheaper.

How To Spot And Take Care Of AC Short Cycling Problems
Does it seem that your air conditioner is turning itself on and off frequently? Then you may have a problem that could take a toll on its well-being over time. Short cycling is a relatively common problem among many air conditioning systems and it's one that can prevent your home from receiving the comfort it deserves. The following offers an explanation of how short cycling problems can affect your air conditioner, as well as ways you can combat this problem and even prevent it from occurring in the future.

Furnace On Its Last Legs? Five Reasons To Consider Installing A New One
Furnaces just don't last forever, no matter how well you take care of them. They usually quit right around the 15 to 20 year mark. That's when it usually becomes more expensive to keep the old furnace running rather than ripping it out and putting in something new. If you do install a new furnace, choosing one with an Energy Star rating will cut down on your energy bill even more. Below are five ways you can tell that your old furnace is on its way out.

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HVAC solutions for asthmatics

Caring for an asthmatic child is difficult. Everything in the home must be kept clean to prevent dust and contaminants from becoming airborne and causing symptoms. One important element of the home that is oftentimes overlooked is the HVAC system. What can you do to keep the air coming through your HVAC system clean for your child? Are there any options to forced air heating to keep your home warm without blowing all of those fine particles of contaminants into the air. I created this blog to help others find solutions to heating and cooling and dust problems in a home with asthmatics.

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