Heating And Cooling Blog
Whole-House Humidifier A Key Player In Winter
Dry winter air in the Dayton area brings higher utility bills, and health and comfort issues as well. Find relief this season for you and your loved ones with a whole-house humidifier, and say adios to the annoyances of dry air.
An Electronically Commutated Motor Contributes To Significant Energy Savings
If you use a forced-air system to heat and cool your home, an electronically commutated motor (ECM) can help you save a good deal of energy. Unlike a conventional motor, the ECMs (also called variable-speed motors) use much less electricity by virtue of their design and components. An ECM converts AC power to DC, which […]
Duct Cleaning: Better Now Than Later
Duct cleaning is one of those tasks that are easy to overlook. Your ducts are hidden away so you don’t see what’s actually happening with them if you don’t have someone check them out every once in a while. Duct maintenance is fairly routine and should be a part of any annual HVAC tuneup, but sometimes […]
Maintaining Your Boiler For System Efficiency And Longevity
Many homeowners here in the Dayton area heat their homes with a hot water boiler and radiator or baseboard heating system. Maintaining your boiler will help ensure you get the highest level of comfort and energy efficiency. Properly cared for, boiler systems can last a half-century or more. To reach that goal, you can do […]
In A Nutshell, Geothermal’s Ideal For Buckeye Homeowners
When you need to replace your furnace or air conditioner with something far more efficient, geothermal’s can be an ideal solution for your Southwest Ohio home. A geothermal heat pump (GHP) uses the stored energy underground to harvest heat in the winter and deposit heat from your home in the summer. Geothermal systems use underground […]
Yes, Your Older Dayton-Area Home Can Be Energy Efficient And Charming, Too
Many people think that it’s impossible to have an older home that’s also energy efficient. However, this is not the case. You don’t require a modern, high-tech home in order to save money on your energy bills. In fact, many older homes already have passive energy efficiency features, since they were built before modern air-conditioning […]
Maintaining Your Heat Pump For Optimal Performance
If you use a heat pump in your home, it’s important that it be properly maintained. Maintaining your heat pump will not only save you energy dollars; it can protect the sizable investment you made in your heat pump. According to the federal government, poorly maintained heat pumps can use as much as 10 to […]
Replacing Your Heating System? Learn Some Terms Before You Start Shopping
When considering replacing your heating system, you should know some terms that can help you choose the right furnace or heat pump for your Dayton area home. You’ll want a product that will balance affordability with comfort and energy efficiency.