The Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law on August 16, 2022, incentivizes homeowners to install high-efficiency heating, cooling and water-heating equipment such as fuel-conserving furnaces, boilers and wood stoves. The largest credits and rebates are available for heat pumps (high-efficiency systems that heat and cool homes in place of a furnace and air conditioner). When […]Read More
Many people understandably ignore their furnace as long as it seems to operating properly. This is a bad practice for several reasons: Without regular servicing, your furnace will not operate at peak efficiently, causing higher energy bills When not serviced at least once a year, your system will not last as long, causing the need […]Read More
How can you tell if your air conditioner has seen better days? Your energy bills seem high Your home is not as comfortable as you remember from past summers The humidity in your house is high Banging noises come from your system during operation The cost of repairing your ac is going up HVAC systems […]Read More
All year, your HVAC system keeps you comfortable. In the winter, it maintains your home at a warm-enough temperature, and in the summer, it lowers the temp to a tolerable level. Your heating and air conditioning also distribute fresh air, and remove contaminants and allergens by ventilating your home. When temperature control is not working […]Read More
The spring heat wave in many parts of the world has led to record sales of home air conditioners by manufacturers such as Voltas, Panasonic, Hitachi, LG and Haier. Sales have also been boosted by pent-up demand, with low sales in April 2021, when businesses were impacted by the second wave of COVID-19. Sales in […]Read More
Length, width and thickness are all important when it comes to home air filters, because they all affect fit, and fit is critical to furnace performance. Air filter thicknesses range from one to five inches. A deeper depth means a longer lifespan, greater efficiency and easier installation/removal, but you cannot always simply choose a thicker […]Read More
What can you do when your heater won’t turn on? Call your favorite Cincinnati HVAC repair company to see if it your furnace can be fixed, or if it is time to replace it. Buying a new furnace is a multi-decade investment, so you want to get it right. The best unit will heat up […]Read More
When starting a home improvement project, it is a good idea to ask yourself some questions: How much will it cost upfront? What’s the total cost of the project? Are there any ongoing costs, such as for maintenance? Will it make your home more valuable if you choose to sell? While all these concerns are […]Read More
Unbeknownst to many homeowners is the extensive network of ducts that circulates conditioned air in their homes. Yet, since ducts are an integral component of any forced-air heating and cooling system, the more you know about how they work in the context of your own HVAC system, the better you’ll be able to troubleshoot any […]Read More
Finding the right heating and cooling contractor for your home should involve a lot more than closing your eyes and poking your finger into the Yellow Pages (that is, if the Yellow Pages still exist!). Seriously, the work that your home’s central heating and cooling systems does in your home plays an essential role in […]Read More
