Now What: Next Steps When Your Rental Home's A/C Goes Out
It’s a hot summer day in an apartment or rented house and the rental A/C is on the blink. Just what you don’t need, today of all days. If you were the property owner, you’d make a quick call to a HVAC contractor and get a qualified service technician out here to handle the problem […]
What to Do in the Summer if Your Air Conditioner Breaks
Today’s A/C units are more reliable than ever but let’s face it: Stuff happens and sometimes that includes a broken air conditioner. It’s an unpredictable event, but you can safely assume that loss of cooling in your home won’t occur at a convenient time. Here are some steps to take if bad luck strikes and […]
Consideration for Zoning Systems
A zoning system is one of the more recent advancements in residential HVAC technology designed to increase comfort and save energy. Such a system divides your home into separate areas, each controlled by its own thermostat, and lets you keep each section at individual temperatures.
Summer To-Do List: Turning On Your Air Conditioner
If your home hasn’t yet been warm enough to warrant turning on the air conditioner yet, congratulations. Nevertheless, it won’t be long before most of us will need the A/C on fulltime to keep temperatures and humidity down. But before turning on your air conditioner, make sure you take these steps to ensure your unit […]
Checklist Before Turning the A/C Back On
Now that winter is waning, it will soon be time to turn on your air conditioner for the first time this year. Here’s a helpful checklist of steps to take to ensure your HVAC equipment is ready for the coming cooling season:
Dealing with a Frozen A/C Unit
Considering the snow and ice we get in the Dayton area over the winter, you might not be too surprised when you end up with a frozen A/C unit. That doesn’t mean that layer of ice is something you can ignore, though. Ice on your outdoor condenser unit can damage the fins and internal components. […]
Winter Savings for A/C Replacement
With cold weather returning to southwest Ohio, the last thing on your mind is likely your air conditioner. The cooling system has made it through another summer, and you can forget about it till next April or May. Yet, if you have an A/C replacement on your radar in the next year, now is probably […]
Winterizing Your Dayton Home's HVAC System
When the hot summer weather surrenders to colder temperatures, you’ll need to take several steps to prepare your home for the winter chill. One important step is winterizing your HVAC system. This goes a long way toward increasing your system’s longevity. Follow these simple tips below to winterize your system:
The Best Time to Change Air Filters
When is the best time to change air filters in your HVAC system? Well, when they’re dirty, of course. You should never run your air conditioner or heating system for long periods of time with a dirty filter. That layer of dirt, dust and hair will impede air flow, causing your system to work harder […]
