With school out for the summer, your kids are likely to be at home more often than usual. When it gets hot outside, it’s important to make sure that everyone in your family stays cool indoors. However, blasting your air conditioning will mean that you’ll be facing higher energy bills this season. Find out how […]
HVAC Safety Tips for Children
Now that the kids are home for summer, you should review your home safety procedures. Assess the ages and levels of maturity of your children and take a realistic look at what hazards the kids are likely to be exposed to when the adults aren’t looking. In general, we tend to think first about fire […]
Avoid Overworking Your HVAC This Summer
You’re running your A/C, but the house still isn’t very comfortable. Plus, the system just broke down for the umpteenth time, and your energy bills are skyrocketing. The problem might be that you’re overworking it.
HVAC Inspection: Why it’s Important
Many homeowners take critically-important household systems like the HVAC for granted until problems develop. Being proactive about HVAC care by having a regular HVAC inspection performed is a wiser approach. A timely inspection by a knowledgeable HVAC professional can help you avoid unnecessary discomfort, high energy bills and costly, unexpected repairs or equipment replacements.
HVAC Costs: When to Splurge or Save
When trying to achieve a healthy, comfortable home, it makes sense to invest in the best HVAC solutions available. Unfortunately, these solutions can be costly and make you uncertain over where to draw the line. So where should you splurge and where can you save on HVAC costs? Read on to learn more.
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. […]
Best Heating Alternatives to Save Energy This Season
Now that summer is over and fall is in full-swing, it’s time for homeowners to turn their attention to what’s next – cooler weather. Standard heating systems are great, of course, but they’ll also cost you a pretty penny. To help decrease your costs, we’ve compiled some great heating alternatives to lower your energy usage.
Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Thermostat?
Your clocks aren’t the only things that need to change with daylight saving time. Your programmable thermostat is also affected by the time change. Re-setting your thermostat at the right time helps ensure you get through Dayton’s cool fall weather in perfect comfort.
Your Home's HVAC Placement Matters
Location matters when it comes to HVAC placement. Certainly, most of the heating and cooling system including the furnace and air handler will be situated indoors, in a part of the house with direct access to venting and ductwork. However, the condenser/compressor unit for the central air conditioner is another matter.
Tips to Prepare Your HVAC for Winter
Instead of being caught off guard by the first cold winds of fall, schedule your HVAC system’s required HVAC winter prep early. Both you and your HVAC contractor will have more time to do a thorough inspection, with time to spare to address unforeseen issues.