Does your home have a sump pump that is designed to keep out standing water? You may have noticed that the unit frequently turns on during the day. If you just had a recent rainfall, the pump may simply be doing its job. However, a sump pump that does this in a dry climate can be a sign of potential problems. Here is what you need to know about sump pump cycling:…
Read More »If you aren’t already scheduling regular maintenance for your office building’s HVAC system, it’s time to consider doing so. There are many benefits that come with regular HVAC maintenance—following are three of the most notable: Cut Down on Energy Costs Scheduling regular HVAC maintenance for your office building is an excellent way to save some money on your energy costs throughout the year. Your service technician will inspect all aspects of your HVAC system, tune everything up, and make repairs as needed to ensure that the system is in optimal working condition.…
Read More »It is very important that you have an HVAC system in your commercial location, especially if you live in a location that gets quite warm in the summer time and requires constant cool air. This makes everything more comfortable and more sanitary for all of your employees. However, because a commercial HVAC system is such a big expense, it is very important that it is kept in good condition. Thankfully, there are certain things that you can regularly do to keep your HVAC in the best condition possible.…
Read More »If you are going to be purchasing a new central air conditioning next summer and currently have a working window air conditioning unit installed in one of your home’s living room windows and wish to sell it, a unit that is clean and damage-free will be more likely to attract interested buyers. Use the tips below to clean the unit’s interior and repair a crack in the air conditioner’s plastic cover.…
Read More »When it comes to residential air conditioning, there are many ways to cool down your home. If you are currently just relying on opening your windows and using fans to circulate air, this might not be enough. You might be tempted to invest in window AC units, or you might even want to make a more sizable investment into a central AC system. This article compares window AC units with central AC systems.…
Read More »Winter is coming and, like every year, you are probably dreading it. Are you one of those people who cannot stand being cold but are worried about skyrocketing utility bills? Fear no more. Below are tips on how to achieve that delicate balance between keeping warm and keeping your utility bills low. Heat only the rooms you are using. No need to heat the bathroom or the spare room in the attic when not in use.…
Read More »Heating and cooling your home can cost a lot of money. Often, the largest percentage of your electricity usage will come from the cost of running your heater or air conditioner. This is why you always want to make sure they are running at peak efficiency. The heat pump is a particularly important component of both your heating and cooling processes. That is, if your furnace’s heat pump is not working properly, your air conditioner, no matter how matter new and energy efficient it is, will not be very productive.…
Read More »There are few things more exciting than making a huge change in how you live your everyday life, which is just what will happen when you decide to build a tiny home. There are so many reasons why so many are choosing to jump on the bandwagon and become tiny-home owners, and one of them is the fact that bills for heating and cooling can be drastically reduced. Even still, choosing the right type of heating for your new tiny house is the key to making sure you are happy and comfortable with your new digs.…
Read More »If you would like to make sure that you are not going to have to worry about sitting in a puddle of your own sweat during the long summer months, you will need to know the signs that indicate that there is something starting to go wrong with your central air conditioning unit. The sooner you spot trouble, the sooner you will be able to have an HVAC contractor take a look at it for you.…
Read More »When you move into a home that has a central air conditioning system, you will need to educate yourself on how it works and what routine care you need to provide it with. This way, you won’t wind up with some serious issues that can leave you dealing with a broken unit and repair expenses. Here is what you should know about your central air unit: Your central air has a basic layout…
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