There’s a reason that the phrase “heating and cooling system” is usually singular. Rather than two “systems,” most residential HVAC systems’ heating and cooling functions are combined in one integrated system. While not all of the components are shared between heating and cooling, some essential components do work all year to keep your home comfortable. […]Read More
You probably (hopefully!) don’t spend an inordinate amount of time thinking about the crawlspace under your house. But it could pay ample dividends to spend at least a bit of time considering whether your crawlspace is contributing to air quality issues in your home. What Is a Crawlspace and Why Should You Care? Good question. […]Read More
This should come as no surprise – condensation on your home’s windows almost always points toward humid indoor air. While window condensation also may reveal issues with the windows themselves, this isn’t always the case. The fogged-over windows just happen to be where moist indoor air condenses, becoming visible to the human eye. In addition, […]Read More
&Don’t make the mistake of assuming the standard air filter installed in your forced-air cooling or heating system will take care of all the air-quality concerns in your home. This is especially the case if you have family members – or yourself – who are vulnerable to allergies and respiratory issues, or your home has […]Read More
Don’t you wish that American consumers had a simple way to locate high-quality, energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment? If this service were available, residents and businesses could all save ample energy, money and time when upgrading their HVAC systems. As a matter of fact, we’re all in luck: The federal government offers just such a […]Read More
Has the central air conditioning in your home been stopping and starting without any apparent reason, tripping the circuit breaker, or just shutting down? These types of issues could be caused by problems with the AC’s wiring or electrical system. In this blog, we’ll discuss some of the underlying issues potentially related to electrical problems. […]Read More
Does your home lose heat rapidly in the winter and struggle to stay cool in the summer? If this is the case, the problem may have nothing to do with your heating and cooling system. Rather, it’s likely a poor reflection on the state of weatherization in your home. Specifically, you may have poor or […]Read More
When you imagine the exterior of your ideal home, the image that arises probably does not feature an ugly mechanical box set conspicuously next to the side of the house. Yet, that’s a standard sight at the vast majority of homes in the United States. Of course, what you’re seeing (but would prefer not to) […]Read More
If you’re looking to buy an existing house, one essential consideration should be the type of HVAC system that’s heating and cooling the house, as well as its condition. For a system serving a home in southwest Ohio, you should give equal weight to the heating and cooling systems, since you can expect both to […]Read More
With the cooling season upon us in southeast Ohio, there’s no better time than now to consider how you can improve energy efficiency in your home while reducing energy bills. A variety of energy-saving tactics are available to homeowners, and most of them are quite simple. The great thing about improving residential energy efficiency is […]Read More
