During the historic derecho storm that smashed through Ohio in late June 2014, many homeowners went without power for as long as two weeks. During that time, the smart ones learned how to extend the coolness of night into the next morning, thereby delaying the brutal daytime heat’s intrusion into the home. Believe it or […]Read More
Do you have a one-thermostat home where every room heats and cools at the same level, all the time; 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, all year and in all weather? No, we didn’t think so. The reality […]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
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 some of the most common air conditioning problems arise in your home, you might be able to hold off on calling in the pros. Whether your AC is blowing hot air, or isn’t turning on at all, the problem might be something that you can address yourself. If you try a few troubleshooting strategies and the […]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 wasted energy, money, efficiency and comfort (the same goes for heating myths). It’s important to know the facts of how your AC system operates. Separate Facts from Fiction: Ceiling Fans Myth: Ceiling fans lower […]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
