When you’re planning and packing for your trip, don’t forget to take precautions to protect your home.
Is Your Furnace Ready for Winter Usage?
The steady decline in outdoor temperatures signals that winter weather will arrive soon, so it’s vital to get your furnace ready for use. Here are some essential steps to take to ensure that it’s operating reliably, safely and at optimal efficiency. Change the Air Filter Installing a new filter helps keep your heating costs under […]
Why Doesn’t Shutting a Room Save Energy?
The effectiveness of closing too many HVAC registers to save energy is a myth that many homeowners fall prey to. In reality, shutting multiple rooms won’t lower your household energy consumption and doing so can cause a host of other problems, including: Reduced comfort. Shutting too many registers restricts airflow in your ductwork, which raises […]
Why is a Heat Pump a Good Choice?
Traditional HVAC systems use a furnace to heat your home during cooler months, and an air conditioner to cool your home through the summer. But this isn’t the only possible setup: depending on your home’s heating and cooling needs, a heat pump may be more efficient. Heat pumps save money because of a simple, powerful […]
Check Your Carbon Monoxide Detectors
A safety precaution that’s crucial this time of year is checking that your carbon monoxide detectors are working properly.
Take Advantage of These Tax Credits Before Year-End
Having an energy-efficient HVAC system installed can help you reduce your energy usage by as much as 30 percent. This means you’ll end up with lower heating and cooling bills throughout the year in your Dayton home. Thanks to available tax credits and other incentives, you’ll also have a chance to save even more money, […]
Here’s How to Know if Your Thermostat Needs to Be Replaced
Your thermostat controls your home’s central heating and cooling system. When it runs into problems, it can make your system stop working. You can troubleshoot and repair minor thermostat issues. If your efforts don’t work, you’ll have to replace it.
Everything You Need to Know About BTUs for Your HVAC System
There a lots of acronyms used in reference to heating and cooling systems. One that you’ve probably heard mentioned is “BTU.” Here, we’ll explain what BTUs are and how they relate to your home heating system.
Should You Pick an Air Cleaner or an Air Purifier?
Are you debating whether to have an air cleaner or air purifier installed in your Dayton home? Either way, it’s an investment that will improve your air quality and make breathing easier for anyone in your household who suffers from allergies, asthma or other respiratory problems. Learning more about the differences between air cleaning and […]
Keep Energy Vampires from Wasting Energy in Your Home
A quick walk through your home might reveal plenty of energy vampires that waste your energy continually.