Dispelling HVAC Energy Efficiency Misconceptions

Posted on 1 March 2017

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? [Read More]

Wintertime Is The Right Time To Prepare Your A/C System For Summer

Posted on 15 December 2016

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. [Read More]

Troubleshooting A Hydronic Baseboard Water Heating System

Posted on 29 July 2016

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. [Read More]

Understanding And Troubleshooting Low Water Pressure Caused By Your Pressure Regulator

Posted on 4 April 2016

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. [Read More]

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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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