Do you have a one-thermostat home where every room heats and cools at the same level; where if it’s 72 degrees Fahrenheit in the living room, it’s the same temperature in the finished basement, the bedrooms and the kitchen? No, we didn’t think so. The reality is that in most homes, for a variety of […]Read More
If your home’s cooling system grinds to a halt, or perhaps isn’t cooling your home the way it used to, don’t draw the immediate conclusion that you have a broken air conditioner. The problem might be a thermostat issue. This will be a lot easier and cheaper to calling an air conditioning company in Cincinnati, Ohio, […]Read More
If you’re seeing condensation forming on your home’s windows, it likely means your indoor air is more humid than it should be. This doesn’t necessarily mean there’s a problem with your windows. They just happen to be located where inside moisture can be easily seen. Let’s look more closely at how window condensation forms: The warmer the […]Read More
If your home’s air conditioning system has been working away to keep your living spaces cool and comfortable for more than 10 or 15 years, it’s probably a good idea to keep an eye out for red flags that suggest the system is nearing the end of its service life. (Actually, the mere fact that it’s been […]Read More
Most homeowners are aware that insulation is important to keeping a house warm in the winter and saving energy. However, insulation also plays a key role during the cooling season, and nowhere is it more important than in the attic. The right type and amount of insulation in an attic slows down the transfer of […]Read More
Do you still have one of those old-school thermostat dials where you set the temperature and it stays there until you change it? Or perhaps a “modern” one where you have digital numbers but still can’t do anything but set the desired temperature for right now? It’s time to upgrade your home’s HVAC system with […]Read More
When common air conditioning problems arise in your home, hold off on calling in the pros. It might be something that you can address yourself. If you try a few troubleshooting strategies and the AC still isn’t working, that’s when you want to call in a trusted Cincinnati air conditioner repair contractor. Here are some common AC […]Read More
In a lot of homes, the occupants take their ceiling fans for granted. While they have a vague notion that the fans are helping to move air around and create a breeze, they may not realize that ceiling fans reduce the need for air conditioning. That means less energy used — and more money saved […]Read More
You’d be surprised to find out how many air conditioning myths are floating around. Misinformation about home cooling can cost homeowners in energy, money efficiency and comfort (the same goes for heating myths). Read on for the straight dope about home cooling. Separate the facts from fiction Myth: Ceiling fans lower the temperature in interior […]Read More
Don’t make the mistake of assuming your home’s heating and cooling system is a stand-alone component that works in isolation. The fact is, a variety of other factors affect how well your HVAC system does its job. Airtightness One of the main ones is your home’s airtightness. You can have a state-of-the-art home comfort system, […]Read More
