You can lower your heating bill without giving up comfort by combining smart energy habits, simple maintenance, regular professional tune-ups and low-cost upgrades. Here’s how: 1. Adjust your thermostat wisely. Lower it by 7–10°F for 8 hours/day (like while sleeping or away). A smart thermostat can automate your settings and help you save 10% per […]Read More
One decision you may be asked to make when considering a cooling system upgrade is whether to stick with the common central AC/furnace set-up, if that’s what you have, or switch to a heat pump that can provide both heating and cooling efficiently. Each option has pluses and minuses, though many homeowners are reluctant to […]Read More
If your furnace won’t turn on or is not blowing hot air, it could mean several things — some simple, some more serious. Here’s a quick guide: 1. Thermostat issues You’d be surprised how many of our customers don’t check their thermostats before calling. The first thing to check is the fan setting. If it’s […]Read More
While we sell, install and service all major brands, Jansen Heating & Cooling often recommends Carrier products to our Cincinnati customers. We are proud to be a factory-authorized Cincinnati Carrier dealer and a Carrier “President’s Award Winner,” and work hard to maintain those designations. To become a Carrier dealer, HVAC firms must complete extensive testing […]Read More
Cincinnati HVAC companies often suggest homeowners use a dual-fuel system to heat their homes. A dual-fuel heating system combines a heat pump and a gas furnace (or sometimes an oil or propane furnace) into one coordinated home comfort unit. The heat pump handles mild to cool weather. When temperatures drop too low, the system switches […]Read More
If your home is not being adequately cooled, it may not mean a broken AC unit. Here are some steps you can take before paying the cost of an AC repair done by a professional: Do some basic checks Check the thermostat. Make sure it is set to “cool,” and the target is lower than […]Read More
If you smell mold, something burning, sewage, gunpowder or something rotten, and it seems to be coming from your air conditioning system, you might have a problem. An AC smell could indicate dirty filters, mold growth, electrical problems and refrigerant leaks. Some of these require immediate attention. Musty/moldy A musty or moldy smell can indicate […]Read More
Cincinnati often suffers from high summer ozone and particulate matter pollution. In fact, the American Lung Association ranks our metro area in the top 25 for particle pollution! Add to that our high spring and fall pollen levels, and it is no wonder Cincinnati’s air quality often negatively affects air conditioners’ performance and efficiency, not to mention […]Read More
We need our air conditioning in Cincinnati’s hot and humid summers to stay comfortable, but our weather puts ACs under stress. A broken AC unit is, unfortunately, common, but can often be fixed with some simple troubleshooting. Here are some of the most frequent issues we see here at Jansen Heating & Cooling, the probable […]Read More
Cincinnati’s hot and humid summers can strain your air conditioning system, affecting performance, efficiency and comfort. Here’s how our local climate impacts your AC: 1. It has to work harder High humidity makes your AC work harder to cool and dehumidify your residence. Running longer leads to more wear and tear, potentially shortening the system’s […]Read More
