Posts Tagged ‘air conditioning’
7 Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality with Your HVAC System
Have you noticed particles in your indoor breathing air? Motes of dust hanging in a beam of sunlight or collecting on surfaces? Contaminants are floating around us everywhere. Poor indoor air quality is often most apparent during the winter and the summer when your home is sealed up tight to conserve energy and fresh air…
Read More5 Tips for Assessing an HVAC System When Buying a Home
HVAC systems are almost always the most expensive appliances in a home, so if you’re going through the home buying process, doing your homework now may save you a costly headache later. It’s a mistake to underestimate the importance of your home heating and cooling systems. Not only do you want to…
Read MoreBuying a House? Is Your HVAC Equipment Properly Sized?
Would you buy a pickup truck when what you need is a commuter car? Conversely, would you buy a commuter car when you need to haul large items? Neither vehicle matches the job at hand, and if you’re not careful, the same can go for your heating and cooling equipment. An oversized or undersized HVAC…
Read More3 Tips to Get Your AC Ready for Summer
Spring is finally here and you know what that means! Backyard barbeques, fun with friends and family, and lots of sunshine. It also means hot summer temperatures are just around the corner, so we thought we’d bring you three quick tips to help get your AC ready for the next heat wave. Preparing your…
Read MoreShine 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…
Read More7 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More13 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…
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