Posts Tagged “air conditioning”
As a homeowner, there are a lot of things to remember to do every year to keep your house in good shape. Some can be ignored for a time, but annual air conditioning maintenance is not one of them. If you join Jansen Heating & Cooling’s Maintenance Club, you don’t have to remember when it’s […]Read More
Heat pumps are well-suited for milder climates, while furnaces are better for colder parts of the country. Heat pumps, which run on electricity, both heat and cool homes, while furnaces only heat, making it necessary to have separate air conditioning equipment. A third option, dual fuel systems, include both a furnace and a heat pump. […]Read More
There are two ways to spend less on cooling your home: use less energy, or use it more efficiently. How to Use Less and Still Stay Comfortable One way to use less energy without sacrificing comfort is to install a programmable thermostat. You set the thermostat to higher temperatures for times you will be gone […]Read More
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning. It refers to systems that regulate and move heated and cooled air throughout buildings. Although there are many HVAC options, they all work similarly, taking in outside air and using ventilation to bring it to a desired temperature. Many HVAC units also can control humidity and improve […]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
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
For a lot of folks, the science behind air conditioning is a total mystery, but not one that many of us spend much time solving or even contemplating. If it’s cooling the house, who cares how it works? Well, the thing is, if you have a rudimentary idea of how this appliance cools and dehumidifies […]Read More
Buying a new house or renovating or retrofitting an older one is a huge undertaking. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that nothing is taken for granted. At the top of any list of importance in home design is the house’s HVAC system. You can have the nicest house in the world, but […]Read More
You’ve heard the term “fake news” tossed around for the past several years in the context of current events, but you’ll likely be surprised to find out the HVAC world also has fake news, especially with regard to how to conserve energy in a residential setting. This is the sort of misinformation that could cost […]Read More
If you’re like most people, you take your home’s air conditioning system for granted. After the desired temperature is set, you forget about it and enjoy the cool air. Yet ACs are mechanical devices, and like any machine, they work better when they receive regular maintenance. One important maintenance step is regularly cleaning the AC’s […]Read More
