Heating And Cooling Blog
You May Have an Energy Efficient House, But Are You Conserving Energy?
Energy efficiency and energy conservation might seem like the same thing, but they’re actually two very different concepts with the same end goal — saving more energy. An energy efficient home will save you more money, but you can reduce your bills even more by conserving as much energy as you can. Read on to learn about the […]
The Indoor Air Quality of Your Ohio Home Can Be Compromised in the Winter
Cold temperatures during the winter season impose specific challenges for Dayton area homes that are winterized or tightly sealed. Read on to learn how winter IAQ may impact your home lifestyle, as well as practical measures you can take to improve indoor air quality. IAQ in Winter One of the biggest challenges homeowners face is the fact that IAQ in […]
The Boiler Didn’t Perform So Well Last Winter: What Was the Problem?
Your boiler likely isn’t at the top of your mind very often. You want it to work when you need it, and to be ready to work when you don’t. It’s a fairly simple expectation that homeowners have with their heating system. When that expectation is dashed, it can result in an expensive and uncomfortable headache. […]
How the Programmable Thermostat Helps Your Furnace Do a More Efficient Job
Cooler weather has already arrived in the Dayton-Springfield area, so as you prepare your home (and furnace) for another winter, don’t overlook the importance of your thermostat in keeping your home warm and comfortable. If you still have a standard non-programmable thermostat installed in your home, now is the time to consider upgrading to a programmable […]
What’s the Difference Between an Air-Source Heat Pump and a Ground-Source Heat Pump?
Both air-source and ground-source heat pumps heat and cool by transferring heat energy from one place and medium to another. The main difference is, just as their names imply, one gathers and expels heat from and into the air and the other gathers and expels heat from and into the ground. Homeowners who are considering either […]
Your Heat Pump Comes With Backup Heating for Cold Weather
Heat pumps have become a popular choice for keeping homes comfortable. One heat pump system can take care of both heating and cooling needs, while keeping costs low. Heat pumps are an economical and comfortable choice for providing year-round comfort. Unlike a gas furnace or boiler, which burns fuel to create heat, a heat pump heats […]
Problems With an Oversized Furnace? Here’s Why
Contrary to common sense, installing a furnace that is designed for a home larger than yours is not a good idea. While it seems that an oversized furnace would give you a warm home quicker and provide energy-efficient furnace downtime, the unfortunate truth is that it delivers quite the opposite. For starters, if your oversized furnace […]
When You’re Looking for Good HVAC Customer Service, Here’s What It Looks Like
When you call for HVAC customer service in the Miami Valley, you want a professionally trained certified technician to respond in a timely manner. You should expect the representative to present him- or herself professionally and answer all of your questions in an honest and direct manner. The best technicians will not try to sell you something […]
Basic Benefits of a Dual-Fuel Heat Pump
A dual fuel heat pump is a heating system that combines a gas furnace with an electric heat pump. These heating systems are ideal for areas where the temperature drops below freezing for extended periods in the winter. Air-source heat pumps struggle to provide comfortable heating when the temperatures are very cold, so the gas furnace […]