Often, the difference between a smoothly operating, high-performing heating or cooling system and one that’s on the fritz is the thoroughness and frequency of maintenance that system receives. It really does make a meaningful difference when a central air conditioner, heat pump or furnace gets at least annual professional maintenance coupled with more frequent homeowner maintenance. […]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
Most people’s New Year’s resolutions involve such things as exercise, diet or eliminating bad habits. While those self-improvements are important, consider making and achieving some New Year’s resolutions that will make a real difference in your household budget and home comfort. We’re talking about taking actions that will improve the operation and efficiency of your […]Read More
With any modern heating and cooling system, it’s essential to have an approximate idea of how long the system can be expected to operate effectively and efficiently. A closely related bit of knowledge is what you can do as a homeowner to make your HVAC system operate as effectively as possible, as long as possible. […]Read More
You might be surprised to learn how much a simple air filter (of the right type) in a residential heating and cooling system can improve heating and cooling efficiency and performance as well as indoor air quality. If you buy the right filter for your needs and make sure it’s replaced on a regular basis, […]Read More
When cold weather seeps back into southwest Ohio, you’ll probably not be thinking about your air conditioner. Your AC made it through another long summer and you figure you can put it out of your mind till next spring. However, if you’ve had your air conditioning system for more than 10-12 years and have been […]Read More
Have you been paying high electric bills this summer to keep your home cool? (Hey — haven’t we all?) Has your home’s AC system struggled to keep your home comfortable on hot days throughout the summer? Hoping to avoid high electric bills, have you just decided to turn up the thermostat a few degrees and tolerate a warmer […]Read More
Now that you’ve got a fancy new central HVAC system humming away in your home, don’t make the mistake of assuming that’s all you need for optimum performance, energy efficiency and indoor air quality. In order to accomplish these important goals for your home, you’ll need to take a whole-house approach. This means your energy efficient, […]Read More
The ductwork that plays a vital role in your forced-air heating and cooling system doesn’t last forever. Yet, many homeowners are surprised when their ductwork fails, even if it’s been there for many years. In many older homes, the ductwork that’s delivering conditioned air now is the same system of ducts that was installed when the home […]Read More
