The Heat Pump Dilemma: How to Solve the Not Heating Issue
Is your heat pump not heating? Troubleshoot common issues, from thermostat problems to refrigerant leaks, and restore cozy warmth.
The Heat Pump Dilemma: How to Solve the Not Heating Issue
Symptoms of a bad propane regulator
Comprehensive Guide: Symptoms of a Bad Propane Regulator A propane regulator plays a vital role in the functioning of a propane system, ensuring proper gas flow and pressure regulation. However, like any mechanical component, it is susceptible to wear and tear over time. Identifying symptoms of a bad propane regulator is crucial to maintaining the … Continued
Is 140 degrees to hot for water heater
Is 140 Degrees Too Hot for Your Water Heater? A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners Is 140 Degrees Too Hot for Your Water Heater? A Comprehensive Guide for Homeowners Water heaters play a crucial role in our daily lives, providing us with the comfort and convenience of hot water for bathing, cleaning, and other household tasks. … Continued
Understanding and Improving Furnace Airflow: A Homeowner's Guide
Proper airflow is the lifeblood of any furnace system, playing a vital role in its overall performance and efficiency. Understanding the importance of maintaining optimal airflow is crucial for homeowners seeking to ensure comfort, energy efficiency, and prolong the lifespan of their heating system. When considering furnace airflow, it is essential to recognize that it … Continued
Furnace Replacement
Comprehensive Guide to Furnace Installation: Costs, Types, and Tips Comprehensive Guide to Furnace Installation: Costs, Types, and Tips Furnace installation is a significant investment that requires careful consideration. Understanding the costs associated with furnace installation is crucial to make an informed decision. The national average for new furnace installation varies depending on several factors. On … Continued
Buying a House? 13 Reasons Why You Need an HVAC Inspection
You’ve found the perfect home and made an offer. You’re nervous and excited about the next step: getting a home inspection to ensure that your investment is protected. The last thing you want is a surprise that could disrupt the home buying process. Home inspections are great for revealing large, noticeable issues that may cause … Continued
3 Reasons to Get a Rinnai Tankless Water Heater
Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters are superior to tanked water heaters for several reasons, and if you haven’t considered one for your home, I highly recommend that you check them out. For starters, Rinnai Tankless Water Heaters are energy efficient and only heat the water you need, when you need it. By contrast, tanked water … Continued
Bad Air, High Energy Bills, Hot Rooms, Oh My!
Are You Breathing Bad Air? Did you know that the biggest reasons for poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), high energy bills, and uneven room temperatures in your home is often leaky duct work? According to Sam Rashkin, chief architect of the Building Technologies Office in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency … Continued
Shine the UV Light on Bad Indoor Air!
The dog days of summer are coming, and that means your air conditioning system is going to be working overtime, but did you ever stop to consider how clean all that comfy air blowing into your home might be? The truth is that your indoor breathing air is often considerably dirtier than … Continued
Are Your Air Ducts Costing You Money?
Your air ducts shouldn’t cost you money, but they do! Consider these findings from studies by the Department of Energy: On average, 30 cents of every $1 spent on heating and cooling a home disappears into thin air due to leaky ducts. 25% to 60% of heated and cooled air doesn’t make it to its … Continued
8 Ways to Protect Your Home from Poor Indoor Air Quality
Updated March 17, 2020 Why should you pay attention to the heating and cooling systems in your home? Because it’s highly likely they’re affecting your health, comfort and utility costs. New homes are being sealed tighter and tighter for energy efficiency, and existing homes are being improved for the same reason. This is great for … Continued
Zoning Saves Homeowners up to 30% on Heating and Cooling Bills
Too cold in one room of your house, and too hot in another? Outdoor conditions such as sun and shade, and indoor architectural designs (multi-level homes, additions, cathedral ceilings, etc.) can drastically affect room temperatures and home comfort. Learn about zoning for your home heating and cooling systems in this two-minute video, get the comfort … Continued
7 Signs of Heating and Cooling System Failure
Do you know some of the most common signs of impending heating or cooling system failure? Homeowners really ought to be aware that the following seven symptoms can lead to water damage, deadly carbon monoxide leaks, a loss of heat or air conditioning on the most uncomfortable days, and increased expenses, just to name a … Continued
6 Quick Tips to Avoid Unwanted Heating Costs
If you’re like most homeowners, you open your heating bill for the first time every winter and a feel a mild shock at how expensive it is. Your mental calculator goes to work, and you feel a grudging resignation that this—or more—is the new normal for the next several months. It’s time to keep the … Continued
The Truth About SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)
So, you’re getting a new air conditioning system, and your comfort specialist has told you all about these high efficiency systems that are going to increase your comfort and drastically reduce your energy bills. Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20% to 40% of your cooling energy costs … Continued
A Brief History of AC
Did you know that the first air conditioning system was invented in ancient Egypt? Moistened reeds hung over windows cooled the air blowing in through the process of evaporation. It also added some humidity to the air, which was beneficial in such a dry climate. The ancient Romans circulated water from aqueducts through the walls … Continued
6 DIY Home Improvement Tips to Save You Money
You don’t have to be a master carpenter or a construction whiz to enjoy significant savings in your home. Here are six easy tips that could help you keep your money where it belongs: in your bank account! Tip #1 – Electrical Outlets Electrical outlets lead right into hollow walls, which means that conditioned air … Continued
My Furnace Has Been Condemned?
No one likes hearing that their furnace has been condemned due to safety and health concerns, and that it has to be replaced. Getting this news is stressful and inconvenient, to say the least, but unfortunately it does happen. There’s a very good reason why state law makes condemning a furnace an HVAC company’s responsibility. … Continued
Indoor Air Quality and Me: Did My Home Make Me Sick?
My wife and I moved into our first home last spring, a modest but well-kept place with a big backyard for the kids. It was perfect for us, but when fall came and the weather got cold, it seemed a like sniffle or a cough was always circulating through the family. We have two little … Continued
Exposing the "Silent Killer" – Part 3: How to Protect Yourself and Your Home from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, we explained that “Carbon monoxide (CO) is a deadly, colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that’s produced by the incomplete burning of various fuels, including coal, wood, charcoal, oil, kerosene, propane, and natural gas. Products and equipment powered by internal combustion engines such as portable generators, cars, lawn … Continued
Exposing the "Silent Killer" - Part 2: Three Myths About Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Last week we talked about some pretty sobering statistics regarding Carbon Monoxide poisoning, which according to a 2012 report by the National Fire Protection Association, more than 81,100 non-fire CO incidents were reported to U.S. Fire Departments in 2011, and more than 90% occurred in homes or apartments.” Many homeowners are unaware that the retail … Continued
Exposing the "Silent Killer" - Part 1: What is Carbon Monoxide and Where Does It Come From?
Carbon Monoxide (CO) is known as the “silent killer,” and according to the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta, “every year 600 Americans die due to accidental acute Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Over 20,000 are made ill and treated” for carbon monoxide poisoning. Those are shockingly high numbers for something that’s usually preventable. Unfortunately, sometimes it … Continued
AFUE: A Term Every Homeowner Should Know
Winter is pretty and all, but I think most homeowners would agree that it belongs outside and not in the living room. Now that the cold weather is settling in, I thought we’d discuss a simple term that every homeowner really ought to know, since it can save you money and increase your comfort. AFUE … Continued
2 Tips to Save Your Water Heater
What if I told you that a simple metal rod is the single most important factor in determining the lifespan of your tanked water heater? What if I said that this rod protects the inside of your tank from rusting, and therefore leaking, and that it could prevent catastrophic failure and significant water damage? An … Continued
13 Tips to Save on AC Bills
It’s always a scorcher around here during the summer, so we’re sharing these 13 helpful tips to help you save money on your AC bills as the heat waves hit. TIP #1: ENERGY AUDIT A home energy audit is “the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can … Continued
Why Every Homeowner Needs an HVAC Pro
It’s no surprise that homeowners want to save money. After all, owning a home and all the upkeep that comes with it can really strain the bank account. But when it comes to purchasing HVAC systems, homeowners would do well to factor quality and professional experience into their buying decision, even over price. The one-man … Continued
Top 5 Reasons to Invest Your Tax Refund into Your Home
Let’s face it, your home is probably the biggest investment you’ll ever make, yet too many homeowners think of their car, their retirement fund, or next year’s trip to the Caribbean before they consider their home as the long-term investment that it is. When homes represent such a high income-to-debt ratio, it may be prudent to … Continued
