About Me
Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my paternal grandmother’s home during the hot summer months. I grew up in the southern United States where the temperatures routinely soared to the triple digits on some summer days. Unfortunately, my grandmother only had one small window air conditioning unit in her sprawling farmhouse. On particularly hot days, my grandmother, my numerous cousins, and I would hover around this tiny air conditioning system all day long. Sadly, my dear grandmother died before she had the opportunity to update her HVAC unit. If you’re tired of using inadequate window air conditioners, consider replacing them with a central heating and air conditioning unit. On this blog, you will discover the many benefits of choosing a central heating and air conditioning system.
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2015
Keeping Your Generator Fed: 4 Tips For Long-Term Fuel Storage
A generator will keep the lights on and your hearth warm if the electricity goes out. However, you have to feed it fuel for it to do its job. Unfortunately, most emergency situations, such as extreme weather conditions and the zombie apocalypse, make it difficult to purchase fuel. Not only is getting to the gas station physically difficult in these situations, it is often futile because many gas stations close up shop.
Go With The Flow: How To Cool Down Your Home And Yourself As Quickly As Possible
If you have air conditioning, you face a choice between increasing your utility bill or dealing with an insufferably hot place when you come home on a hot day. If you run the air conditioner while you're gone, even at a higher temperature than normal, you'll end up spending more money, not to mention using up power supplies from an already strained power grid. If you leave it off, your place will become very stuffy.
Understanding An Air-Source Heat Pump
When you are looking for equipment to condition the air in your home, you might think that you need an AC unit to cool your home and a separate furnace or heater to heat your home. This is not always the case. In some cases, you may be able to utilize one piece of equipment and get all the benefit that you need. The key is to match your equipment to the climate that you live in.
5 Ways To Lower Heating Costs
As winter gets closer, it is important to look at ways that you can lower your heating bill. It is important to take care of your furnace and do simple things like regularly changing the air filters. There are several strategies that you can use. These suggestions can also help you lower your cooling bill too.
Schedule Maintenance for Your Furnace and Air Conditioning System
It helps to have an HVAC specialist come out and go over your heating and cooling system at least once a year.
4 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A Company For Air Duct Cleaning
To ensure the best possible air quality within your home, it's a good idea to have your air ducts professionally cleaned on an annual basis. This is especially important if you have pets in your home or if anybody in your home has allergies or asthma. Before you hire just any company to clean your home's air ducts, however, there are some important questions you'll want to ask.
How Will You Protect Flooring and Furnishings?
Clean A Baseboard Heating System So That It Will Be Ready For Use This Winter
If you have a baseboard heating system, cleaning it while it is still warm outside will ensure that it is ready for use when the weather turns colder. The following steps will instruct you on how to remove dust, debris, and blockages from the baseboard heater with a few, basic tools and cleaning supplies.
Materials
rubber gloves vinyl tarp scrub brush (with stiff bristles) vacuum cleaner (with hose attachment) fin tool putty knife soapy water sponge lint-free towel Remove The Front Cover And Eliminate Dirt And Debris
3 Tips To Ensure You Don't Void Your New HVAC Warranty
If you have recently decided to purchase a new HVAC system for your home, one of the things that you might have liked about owning a new system is the fact that it is under warranty. Now, if you have any problems with your system, you will be able to call your local HVAC dealer to have your system fixed, and you shouldn't have to worry about paying for these repairs if they happen during the warranty period.
Should You Install A Heat Pump Or A Furnace?
Winter is approaching fast, so if the heating system in your home isn't operating properly, it's probably time for your to think of a solution. Both furnaces and heat pumps efficiently provide homes with heat, but how do you decide which is the best option for your house? In order to make an informed decision, you need to understand the difference between a furnace and a heat pump and take a few things into consideration.
3 Reasons To Consider A Window-Mounted Air Conditioner
When picking out a new air conditioner for your home, it is important to not overlook the benefits provided by a window-mounted air conditioner. These units can provide a variety of benefits that your typical central air system cannot, such as an easy installation process, low cost, and the ability to take it with you when you move.
Easy Installation Process
One of the best parts about buying a window-mounted air conditioner is that you are not going to need to spend a lot of money or time having the unit installed.
Cleaning And Correcting Problems With Your Ventilation And Ductwork
With so much focus on energy efficient furnaces and air conditioners it's easy to lose sight of the delivery system for your home's heating and cooling. However, without properly maintained and professionally installed ventilation, even the best furnace in the world will struggle to keep you warm in the winter. Before you go ripping out your furnace or heat pump, take the time to have your ventilation evaluated first.
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