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, the consequences can range from inefficient heating and higher than necessary energy costs to untimely breakdowns that leave you and your home frigid and inhospitable. Take a modest amount of time, energy and expense to prepare for […]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, your home’s heating system probably isn’t front of mind. But 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 […]Read More
HVAC systems have filters that help to pull dust, debris, and pollutants out of the air. This is partly to improve the air quality in your home, and partly to protect the inner workings of your HVAC system itself. The filter is relatively unimposing and inexpensive, and it serves a crucial role in the continued […]Read More
Most homeowners have only a vague notion about how their central air conditioning system cools their home. Admit it – you may think of your AC system as a sort of magic machine that manufactures cool air (which isn’t exactly correct, but more on that later). As for the technology that makes that happen, few homeowners really […]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, plaster or drywall dust, regular dust and plain old dirt. And that can all be hazardous to HVAC equipment. Many heating and cooling system repair issues can be traced […]Read More
