Residential energy efficiency and comfort involves a lot more than the heating and cooling equipment, ductwork, humidity control and ventilation. It also involves the house itself, especially the building envelope. That’s the outside walls, foundation and roof, the perimeter that separates outside from inside. If that building envelope’s integrity is compromised, either through poor design, […]Read More
Many homeowners, after their heat pump is installed and providing all-season comfort in the home, forget about it until something goes wrong. And given enough time, something will malfunction in any mechanical system. This sort of benign neglect is a sure way to invite higher energy bills, reduced or uneven comfort, eventual breakdowns, and a […]Read More
In a day and age when a premium is increasingly being placed on clean, healthy air, many homeowners are looking for assurances that their indoor air isn’t dirty or contaminated. While modern homes are built tighter than ever in pursuit of energy efficiency, that paradoxically increases the importance of effective ventilation and air cleaning. In […]Read More
Most diligent homeowners make sure they schedule annual preventative maintenance on their HVAC system, one professional tune-up for the heating system and another for the cooling system. This optimizes energy efficiency, assures continued solid performance, and identifies any safety issues. But in too many cases a professional HVAC maintenance visit will focus on the equipment […]Read More
With spring just around the corner, many homeowners have remodeling projects on their to-do list. One thing that’s sure to accompany any remodeling project is sawdust, regular dust and plain old dirt. And that’s hazardous to HVAC equipment. Many heating and cooling system repair issues can be traced back to dust and dirt buildup in […]Read More
With winter winding down in southwest Ohio, it’s not too early to start thinking about steps you’ll want to take to prep your air conditioning system for the spring. A mixture of easy do-it-yourself steps and a comprehensive maintenance check by your trusted HVAC professional are just the ticket for preparing your AC or heat […]Read More
Most of us tend to take our heating systems for granted; that is, until something goes haywire and the heat stops or under-performs. And most of the time, it’s OK to expect consistent performance, since modern furnaces and heat pumps usually operate throughout the winter without any problem. Yet, when something does go wrong with […]Read More
Often, the difference between a smoothly operating, high-performing heating or cooling system and one that’s not is the amount and frequency of maintenance that system receives. It really does make a meaningful difference when a central air conditioner, heat pump or furnace gets annual or more frequent professional and homeowner maintenance. That does beg the […]Read More
With the heating season well under way in southwest Ohio, if you haven’t already done it, now’s a good time to review home fire safety, especially as it pertains to home heating. A high percentage of residential fires every year are caused by, or related to, heating in the home. According to a National Fire Protection […]Read More
Don’t make the mistake of assuming that you have no control over how much it costs to heat your home. A homeowner and his/her family can take a number of effective steps to reduce the heating load in the home and consequently, the cost of heating. And importantly, reducing that heating load – essentially how […]Read More
