One bonus of going on vacation is that you’ll save on home energy use while you’re gone, as well as other utilities such as water and natural gas. Nobody will be at home using the stove/oven, dishwasher, washer and dryer, TV, electronics, etc. The main savings come about because you won’t need the cooling system to be […]Read More
As our Southwest Ohio summer progresses, it will be clear whether your home has a problem with excess humidity. The answer is as close as your own feelings of clamminess and discomfort on hot days. No matter how low you set the air conditioning, the indoor air still feels humid and you still see condensation […]Read More
It might take a few hours, or depending on the outside temperatures, even a day or two to notice, but if your central air conditioner is blowing air that’s lukewarm , you’ve got a problem, and a common one at that. A variety of possible explanations could be behind this issue, some you can handle yourself, and […]Read More
Nobody is likely to argue that neglecting maintenance on a residential cooling and heating system is a wise thing to do. Routine and periodic maintenance of HVAC equipment obviously will make it last longer and work better, both with regard to comfort and energy efficiency. Safety is another thing proper maintenance addresses. The main question […]Read More
If you suffer from allergies or have family members who do, the best way to address the issue is to reduce exposure to the substances that trigger allergic reactions. This can take several forms, including favoring hardwood floors over carpeting, keeping the house tightly sealed during allergy season, minimizing your exposure to outside pets, replacing […]Read More
When people think about it at all, home insulation is usually something they consider in the context of cold weather and wintertime. Effective insulation keeps the cold out (or more likely, keeps indoor warmth from escaping). However, insulation is also crucial for energy efficiency and comfort during hot weather. How Does Insulation Work? The material and design […]Read More
You’ve heard the term “fake news” tossed around for the past several years in the context of current events, but you’ll likely be surprised to find out the HVAC world also has fake news, especially with regard to how to conserve energy in a residential setting. This is the sort of misinformation that could cost […]Read More
Many homeowners casually call the HVAC system that cools their home in the summer an air conditioner. While that’s a proper description of its cooling function, in many cases the term is technically incorrect. Sometimes the contraption is actually an electric air-source heat pump, which cools your home when it’s warm outside and heats it […]Read More
If you’re like most people, you take your home’s air conditioning system for granted. After the desired temperature is set, you forget about it and enjoy the cool air. Yet ACs are mechanical devices, and like any machine, they work better when they receive regular maintenance. One important maintenance step is regularly cleaning the AC’s […]Read More
If you’re extremely lucky, you’ll never have to experience your home’s air conditioning system breaking down on a hot day. Most people aren’t extremely lucky, however. That’s why it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with some of the common reasons ACs break down. The more you know about what might happen, the better equipped […]Read More
