Heating And Cooling Blog
3 Key Ways To Raise The Air Quality In Your Dayton-Area Home
Air pollution is an issue inside the home as well as outside. Indoor air quality can be compromised by a host of pollutants with the potential to compromise you and your family members’ health. Educate yourself about what you can do to remedy poor air quality in your home.
The Variable-Speed Furnace Blower And Zoning: Made For Each Other
Standard furnaces are either on or off, only sending air through the ducts at one set speed. A variable-speed furnace blower, powered by an electronically commutated motor, will adjust its speed to real-time conditions in your home. This offers multiple benefits:
The Detmer And Sons Comfort Assurance Program: Helping You Maximize Your Heating And Cooling Investment
Your heating and cooling systems rely on expensive and complex pieces of equipment, and as such, should be be regularly maintained and treated with care. Because of this, the Ace Hardware Home Services Comfort Assurance Program was developed. Featuring expert service and maintenance at a lower cost, the Ace Hardware Home Services Comfort Assurance Program […]
The Ducts In Your Dayton Home: Do They Need To Be Cleaned, Repaired Or Both?
Duct cleaning may be needed in your Dayton home if the indoor air quality has been declining. You may notice your rooms are more dusty than normal, a foul smell is in your home or your family has recurring respiratory ailments. While these are signs your ductwork may need cleaning or repairs, how do you […]
Your Furnace Has Quit On You? Try Some Easy Troubleshooting Before You Call The Pros
You come home from work and the house seems chilly. The room temperature is in the low 60s and the furnace isn’t blowing. Your furnace has quit on you. There are some things a homeowner can do to troubleshoot heating problems before calling for help.
Optimizing The Air Quality In Your New Or Remodeled Dayton-Area Home
The weather in southwest Ohio ranges from high heat in the summer to plunging temperatures in the winter, but no matter the season, optimizing the air quality in your home is always important. Whether you recently built a new home or remodeled your current home, there are some important things to keep in mind, especially if […]
Putting In A Furnace: Definitely A Job For The Experts
If you’re thinking about putting in a furnace by yourself, please think again. Furnace installations are definitely a job for the experts. Not only are do-it-yourself furnace installations dangerous, they also require tools and skill sets most homeowners don’t possess. Without purchasing your furnace from a licensed contractor, homeowners can miss out on owning the […]
Your Furnace Has a Cracked Heat Exchanger — Now What to Do?
If your furnace has been red tagged due to a cracked heat exchanger, it’s time to choose between repairing or replacing your unit. Making this decision, however, is often easier said than done. In order to help you evaluate your current situation and take the right steps forward, here’s a guide to dealing with a […]
Restored Energy Tax Credits: A Nice Little Something In The Fiscal Cliff Deal
The “fiscal cliff” negotiations that dominated the news around New Year’s Day 2013 did not appear to have much benefit for the individual homeowner. However, the 25C tax credits in the fiscal cliff deal did restore some expired energy credits and establish a series of incentives for installing new or upgraded high-efficiency home heating and […]
Reading Your Gas Bill: Is Everything Above The Bottom Line A Blur?
Ever open a bill and think you’re staring at a made-up language? Reading your gas bill can feel like that sometimes. Many homeowners look at the price, shrug their shoulders, and pay it without a second thought. Educating yourself on the details included in your gas bill can go a long way toward learning how […]