Having an extended power outage in the summer is no picnic, though it may feel like one (in some negative ways). We’ve all experienced the power cutting out in both winter and summer, but a hot-weather outage presents its own unique challenges, whether it’s caused...
Your central air conditioner’s primary foe is heat gain, with humidity coming in a close second. As more heat transfers from the outside into your home, or is generated within the home, your AC has to work harder to remove it. The solution seems simple,...
With the transition from cooling season to heating season, it’s a good time to review and possibly expand on your furnace troubleshooting skills. When a furnace stops heating your home on a cold day in January, it not only threatens your comfort at home; it...
It’s finally time to replace the furnace in your Greater Cincinnati home. You know this either because your long-serving furnace has blown its last bit of warm air into your home, or because, just as likely, it just doesn’t seem to be keeping back the...
It wasn’t too long ago that most homeowners purchasing a new heating system had to decide between a combustion furnace and an electric, air-source heat pump. These days, however, homeowners can enjoy the advantages – and minimize the limitations – of both with a hybrid...
With summer winding down, it won’t be long before Southwest Ohio homeowners begin making the switch from cooling to heating. This is a good time to remember (or learn) how to prepare your home’s central air conditioner for its off-season. Consider taking these steps: •...
It’s a good idea to have a fundamental idea of proper HVAC design when purchasing a new home or installing a new system in an older home. This is an immense investment in the value of your home, not to mention your comfort and financial...
If you’re like a lot of people, you take for granted the equipment that keeps your home comfortable. The closest you get to it might be the knob or button on the thermostat in the hallway on the main floor. But the fact is, the...
A common question among homeowners is just how long will that central furnace or air conditioner keep running? An even tougher question: When will it start losing efficiency or start slacking in performance? Finally, and most importantly, what can you do to make it last...
During the historic derecho storm that smashed through Ohio in late June 2014, many homeowners went without power for as long as 10 days to two weeks. During that time, the smart ones learned how to extend the coolness of night into the next morning,...
On a cold, winter’s day, most homes, even when properly sealed and insulated, will only stay warm for a few hours after the heating system has conked out. That’s why it’s essential that your heat pump or furnace service repair is handled by a trusted local HVAC company. In that category in Cincinnati, the first name that comes to mind is usually Jansen Heating & Air Conditioning. Jansen is a locally owned and operated contractor with a reputation for professionalism, service and reliability that’s unrivaled in the Queen City. Trust your comfort and safety to Jansen.
