You wouldn’t think such an insignificant component would play such a big role in the success of a mechanical system. Yet, air filters that work with your forced-air heating or cooling system are essential to its performance and energy efficiency. In most cases, they cost under $15, and the most common variety costs just a […]Read More
Ever wonder why your cooling and heating bills seem to be higher than those of your neighbors who have homes of similar size and type? The answer may be hidden behind your walls, above your ceilings and in your attic. Inadequate or absent insulation may be why your home so quickly loses heat in the […]Read More
Don’t assume that the standard air filter in your forced-air heating or cooling system will guarantee clean and healthy indoor air. Unless the air filter is rated as high efficiency, utilizing densely effective air filtration media, the filter likely won’t catch anything but the largest dust particles. While this will fulfill one main goal of […]Read More
It’s time to begin considering your options if dirty ducts are contributing to dusty, unhealthy conditions in your home, or are so poorly designed or in such bad condition that a significant portion of the conditioned air is escaping before getting to the rooms in your house. Available options include doing nothing, contracting repairs from a respected […]Read More
If you’re like most people, you’ve experienced situations in your house or apartment where the temperature setting on the thermostat tells you one thing but your body tells you something entirely different. This is the difference between the actual temperature and how it actually feels. If you’re aware of why 80 degrees (Fahrenheit) might feel […]Read More
Even a quality furnace only has so many years of life heating your home. At some point, you’ll be faced with having to replace an old furnace. If you don’t have a game plan in place for this important household upgrade, you could end up having to make a hasty decision, ending up with an […]Read More
One common aspect of residential living is that every house, no matter how big or small, old or new, has its own peculiar noises. The more fanciful among us might attribute these sounds to ghosts – hopefully friendly ones – banging around in walls and attics. However, it’s much more likely that the author of […]Read More
Winter can creep up on you in southwest Ohio, and if your home’s heating system hasn’t been prepped, the consequences can range from inefficient heating and higher than necessary energy costs to untimely breakdowns that leave you and your home frigid and inhospitable. Take a modest amount of time, energy and expense to prepare for […]Read More
With winter receding in the rearview mirror, don’t forget to include your home’s HVAC system in your list of spring cleaning tasks. A well-maintained heating and cooling system – clean, tuned up and ready to go – will operate more efficiently and economically, while providing optimum comfort in your home. This means both DIY homeowner […]Read More
If you use an air-source electric heat pump as your primary heating source during the winter months, more than likely you’ve experienced it icing up. This probably is not a serious issue if it’s just a light layer of frost. That’s normal, and the heat pump eventually should switch into a defrost cycle to melt […]Read More
