One common issue with residential cooling systems occurs when water leaks from the AC or heat pump. This not only can damage the equipment; it can damage floors, walls and other home fixtures and possessions that get wet. So what should you do if you discover a pool of water near the inside (evaporator) unit […]Read More
With split-system central air conditioning and heat pump systems, it’s not unusual for one of the two units to fail before the other. Most often, it’s the outside compressor/condenser unit that gives up before the inside evaporator/air handler; this is because the one outside is exposed to the elements. As often as this happens, it’s […]Read More
When shopping for a new air conditioning system for your home, try to avoid cutting corners. While it may save you some time now, that likely will cost you in significant money, comfort and trouble in future years. Consider several important factors when shopping for a new cooling system. What to Consider When Choosing a […]Read More
Even though ductless split systems have become more popular across the country over the past decade, many homeowners remain unclear on how they work. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about high-efficiency ductless heat pumps and cooling systems. Ductless Split System FAQs Of course, we’ll start with the basics… What is a […]Read More
In a study in the late 1980s, the federal EPA found that in a typical American home, where family members spend the vast majority of their time, the concentrations of some pollutants can be two to five times higher than the air on the other side of the exterior walls. This is partly the fault […]Read More
Most homeowners have only a vague notion about how their central air conditioner cools their home. It’s this magic machine that manufactures cool air (which isn’t exactly correct, but more on that later). As for the technology that makes that happen, they’re not really up on that. However, having some basic sense for how an […]Read More
If there’s one product that has benefited from cutting-edge “smart” technology, it’s the residential thermostat. And that in turn has benefited countless households’ efforts to conserve energy while maintaining whole-house comfort in a convenient manner. Yet, if you get a smart, programmable thermostat installed in your home, it’s important to know how it works and […]Read More
Here in southwest Ohio, once spring arrives, it brings with it powerful and dangerous storms and even tornadoes that can continue through the summer and into the fall. Most of us are familiar with the first rule for protecting you and your family from strong storms (find shelter, fast!). However, you don’t want to forget […]Read More
The last thing you want when installing a new central cooling system in your home is for the work to be done hastily or without sufficient care. A new central AC or heat pump system is a significant household investment up-front, but also a decision that will bear consequences (either good or bad) for many […]Read More
It might surprise you to learn about the many benefits of performing and scheduling maintenance on your home’s HVAC system in the spring. A combination of simple do-it-yourself steps and a professional maintenance tune-up will prepare your central air conditioning or heat pump system for a long summer of cooling comfort, as efficiently and effectively […]Read More
