Posts Tagged “air filter”
If your home is not being adequately cooled, it may not mean a broken AC unit. Here are some steps you can take before paying the cost of an AC repair done by a professional: Do some basic checks Check the thermostat. Make sure it is set to “cool,” and the target is lower than […]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
Don’t assume that the standard air filter in your forced-air heating or cooling system will guarantee clean and healthy indoor air. Unless the air filter is rated as high efficiency, utilizing densely effective air filtration media, the filter likely won’t catch anything but the largest dust particles. While this will fulfill one main goal of […]Read More
Winter can creep up on you in southwest Ohio, and if your home’s heating system hasn’t been prepped, your penalties can range from inefficient heating and higher than necessary energy costs to untimely breakdowns. Take a modest amount of time, energy and expense to prepare for the long winter, and you’ll be glad you did. […]Read More
Any HVAC technician will tell you that the most common mistake homeowners make with regard to their forced-air heating and cooling system is neglecting to check and change the system’s air filter. The irony is that there’s nothing technical or difficult about this task – you pull the filter out of its slot and if […]Read More
While summer is still hanging around, it’s not too early to think about the upcoming transition from summer to fall, especially how it pertains to your home’s central heating and cooling system. The fall season is an ideal time to schedule professional maintenance on the heating component of your home HVAC system, as well as […]Read More
The filter that works with the forced-air heating and cooling system in your home, while relatively unimposing and inexpensive, serves a crucial role in the continued smooth operation of your air conditioner, heat pump or furnace. Depending on its efficiency level, the filter also may enhance indoor air quality. Many homeowners tend to lump all […]Read More
Most homeowners have only a vague notion about how their central air conditioner cools their home. It’s this magic machine that manufactures cool air (which isn’t exactly correct, but more on that later). As for the technology that makes that happen, they’re not really up on that. However, having some basic sense for how an […]Read More
Many homeowners, after their heat pump is installed and providing all-season comfort in the home, forget about it until something goes wrong. And given enough time, something will malfunction in any mechanical system. This sort of benign neglect is a sure way to invite higher energy bills, reduced or uneven comfort, eventual breakdowns, and a […]Read More
With spring just around the corner, many homeowners have remodeling projects on their to-do list. One thing that’s sure to accompany any remodeling project is sawdust, regular dust and plain old dirt. And that’s hazardous to HVAC equipment. Many heating and cooling system repair issues can be traced back to dust and dirt buildup in […]Read More
