Considering that 50 percent of the energy used in a typical home goes toward heating and cooling, it’s no mystery why smart decision-making about HVAC issues can save homeowners ample money. Not just saving money on utility bills, this also enhances comfort and benefits the environment. If you’re not already doing so, consider taking the […]Read More
Next time you need to have a furnace installed in your home, don’t sweat it. Just have your favored HVAC outfit bring it into the house, hook it up, and set the thermostat. Voila! Instant heat! Well, no. That’s actually precisely NOT the way to have a residential furnace installed. Combustion furnaces use basic technology, […]Read More
You may hope that your home’s heating or cooling system never breaks down, but that hope and a couple of bucks likely will just buy you a cup of coffee. ALL mechanical systems will break down eventually; it’s only a matter of when and how. That being the case, it’s important to have some idea […]Read More
You don’t need to be a hotshot handyman to troubleshoot a malfunctioning heater in your Cincinnati area home. When the heat goes out (and yes, it probably will seize up on the coldest day of the winter), the problem may be something that you can address easily. Knowing how to troubleshoot a non-working furnace or […]Read More
If you’re using a heat pump to heat your home this winter, it wouldn’t hurt to know some basics about heat pump operation. That way if something goes haywire, and you’re facing the prospects of a cold house, you’ll be better equipped to diagnose the problem. You might even be able to fix it before […]Read More
It should come as no surprise that thermostats have led the way in the revolution in home technology. Over the past two decades, thermostats have progressed from the old-school manual models (turn the dial to the temperature you want) to digital devices (instead of a dial, you click up and down on the digital display) […]Read More
Inching closer to the start of the third year of Covid-19 in the United States, homeowners understandably continue to be concerned about risks of transmission within their own houses, especially if they have frequent guests. Fortunately, a variety of effective tactics, taken in tandem, can minimize the risk of infection in your home. One of […]Read More
It stands to reason that if you live in an older house, a lot of the systems within that house are likely to be old as well. And while you may have kept up maintenance on the house itself – its roof, gutters, yard, windows, doors, etc. – relatively unseen parts of the house may […]Read More
You’ve just watched as your favored Cincinnati HVAC contractor installed a fancy new central heating and cooling system in your home. Or perhaps you’re thinking of upgrading your home’s HVAC system. You’re thinking to yourself – there will be nothing more to worry about when it comes to making your home comfortable and energy efficient. […]Read More
It’s not very expensive and doesn’t look very impressive. Yet, the filter that treats air in your forced-air heating and cooling system plays a crucial role in maintaining air quality and comfort in your home. Often called the “furnace filter,” HVAC air filters actually work with any sort of forced-air system, including furnaces, air conditioners […]Read More
