It’s the holiday season now. So you’re likely getting set to host guests in your home. It’s traditional for many people to utilize twinkle lights and other Christmas decor to brighten their houses during this time. While decorating for the holidays, don’t forget your HVAC system is an important home appliance that also deserves attention. ...
The smell of pine trees and the cold air are often associated with winter by many people. For others, it’s the scent they notice when the heating in the house is turned back on for the winter. Many homeowners may worry that something is wrong with their heating system when a strange smell starts to...
Checking your thermostat If your thermostat screen is blank, it’s likely that your batteries need to be replaced. Check the battery cover on the back of the thermostat to see if it’s loose or missing. If it is, replace the batteries and reattach the cover. If your thermostat doesn’t have a battery cover, check the...
Summertime is a time when people are outside more and rely on air conditioning to stay cool. Unfortunately, air conditioning can break down quickly in the summer heat, costing people money in repairs or even higher electric bills. Here are five steps that you can take to help prevent your air conditioning system from breaking...
Homeowners often face a difficult choice about deciding between repairing or replacing their HVAC equipment due to cost, home comfort, health, and safety precautions, as well as the impact the solution will have on the environment. Things to consider Before deciding whether to repair or replace your HVAC system, consider your home’s indoor air quality....
The air filters are responsible for maintaining your home’s HVAC system free of dust and debris. You would be surprised at how quickly it accumulates on your equipment. Following the coronavirus pandemic, AC filters have gained more attention. With concern about the airborne transmission of the virus, some experts are recommending the use of more...
Several factors influence how to properly size an HVAC system for a home. Square footage of the living space, windows, and appliances are a few of the items considered when a professional HVAC contractor determines the proper size of equipment. All of these items are used to form a load calculation, which is a mathematical...
Nothing is more aggravating than turning on your air-conditioner for its first seasonal use – and nothing happens! To minimize your frustration, make sure you are familiar with your breaker panel box, know where your air filters are located, and how to properly set your thermostat. More tips can be found at AC Troubleshoot Tips...
The holiday season is upon us and your heating system is working hard to keep your home comfortable for family and friends. You are busy decorating your home for this festive time of year, however, there are a few things to remember when it comes to your HVAC system during this festive time of year....
Have you awakened during the night and realized it is cold in your home? Did you try adjusting the thermostat only to find it is blank? Did you check the breaker panel but found the breaker for the furnace has tripped? After resetting the breaker and turning on the furnace, did it trip again? Here...
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