Managing Your HVAC System

If you rely on your home's air conditioner to keep your family comfortable all summer long, you should probably learn how to take care of it. The lifetime of any air conditioning unit will vary depending on how well it is maintained and a number of other factors. You don't have to have a lot of technical background to take care of the systems in your home. To avoid full replacement and other large-scale repairs, here are three things you can learn to do for your HVAC in your home. [Read More]

Sometimes homeowners must decide whether they want to continue using a heating oil furnace or switch to natural gas. Oil furnaces are prevalent in the northeastern United States and also are found in fewer numbers throughout the country. If these households decide to make the change, contractors providing furnace installation service are ready to complete the project. Two Scenarios The need for this decision generally happens in two kinds of scenarios. [Read More]

Savvy homebuyers understand the importance of looking beyond cosmetic finishes to learn as much as possible about each home's structure and systems. For example, prospective buyers typically want to gather knowledge about the type of heat each home offers.  During this process, additional questions often arise, such as how electric baseboard heaters compare to an electric furnace. Buyers who would like to learn more about each of these residential heat sources may find the following information helpful as they work through the process of selecting their next home. [Read More]

If your air conditioner hasn't been on your mind since you turned it off for the winter, you might have missed something. It's always a good idea to have your air conditioner undergo one final service inspection before you shut it down for the winter. This is especially true where the fan motor is concerned. Most people don't pay much attention to the fan motor, especially since it's located outside. To make sure you didn't miss something this year, pay close attention to your fan motor when you power up your air conditioner again next year. [Read More]