About Me
When I was a kid, we didn't have air conditioning. During the summer, we would swelter in our beds, wishing for a cooler night or a little rainy weather. When I realized that other families had controllable climates, I longed for the day that I could enjoy my own air conditioning. As an adult, air conditioning and climate control has always intrigued me, which is why I have tried to learn as much as I can about the subject. This blog is all about honing your HVAC skills and learning more about your system--especially if you are a beginner.
2017
Fitted Fireplace Inserts For Class And Comfort
Do you have an existing fireplace? Do you want to come as close as possible to a fireplace design that goes into the wall and looks like a cozy hearth? Fitted/socketed inserts are the way to go. Here are a few details to help you understand the different features and placement concepts that come with fireplace inserts:
Fitted Or Standalone?
A fitted insert is installed in a wall alcove just as a normal fireplace would but without a giant chimney stack.
Troubleshooting Electrical Problems With Your HVAC System
In order to ensure that your family can enjoy comfortable indoor temperatures throughout the year, you need access to a functional heating and air conditioning system. The HVAC system servicing your home relies on a series of electrical components to access the power required to generate heated or cooled air.
Being able to recognize some of the common electrical problems that could plague your home's HVAC system will allow you to better maintain your heating and cooling components in the future.
Cheap And Easy HVAC Maintenance
HVAC maintenance is basically an ongoing battle. That is, you need to constantly be doing all the prescribed maintenance task for your vital components or else your system will suffer and become less efficient. While you will frequently need to refer to professional HVAC technicians to service your system, there are some cheap and easy maintenance tests that you can do on your own to increase the overall health an efficiency of your system.
Your Guide To Maintenance For HVAC
Since property owners spend more than $2,000 every year on energy costs from HVAC systems, you'll need to be sure that you follow some strategies for making the most out of your own system. Heating and cooling systems require you to handle both small repairs and some preventative maintenance, so you'll be in good hands when you focus on these strategies. In this regard, follow the tips below, so that you're able to get what you need from your HVAC system maintenance.
How To Improve The Air Quality In Your Home
You shouldn't have to worry about poor air quality inside your own home - it should be clean. The air you breathe in your home may not be nearly as clean as you may think, especially if you've never cleaned your duct work or your HVAC system. To help improve the air quality inside your home see below for some helpful tips:
Clean Air Filters
Clean your air filters inside your system in order to prevent dander and dust from being sucked into your system and blown back into your home.
How A House Fan Can Improve Your AC's Efficiency
An AC unit uses a set of evaporator coils to absorb heat from the air in your home. This is an effective means of cooling your home during the heat of the day, but have you ever stepped out of your home while your AC is chugging away in the evening only to find that the air outside your home is cooler? This is because your AC can only cool so much air at a time, and when your home heats up during the day, it can get hotter faster than your AC unit can cool it back down.
4 Common Signs That It Is Time To Replace Your Home's Furnace
During the freezing winter months, many people rely on their home's furnace to keep their house warm and cozy. Unfortunately, furnaces don't last forever, and the time will come when you need to replace your furnace with a new one. Ideally, you should upgrade your furnace before your old one fails completely so you don't have to live without heat in your home. Some of the common signs that a furnace is close to failing and should be replaced soon include:
3 Potential Problems Caused By Not Changing Your Central Air Conditioner's Filter Regularly
If you have a central air conditioner unit, you may find yourself forgetting to change the filter regularly or perhaps you do not think it is a big deal. However, there are three potential problems that could result when you do not change your air conditioner's filter on a regular basis:
Air Conditioner Does Not Run Efficiently
When your unit's filter is clogged up, the air is not able to flow freely throughout the system.
2 Reasons To Consider Central Air For Your Home
Installing a central air system in your home is often a good choice due to how efficiently and quickly it can cool your home and make you and your family comfortable during the summer. Listed below are two reasons to consider central air for your home.
It Is Quiet
One of the biggest reasons to consider central air over a portable air conditioner or a window-mounted air conditioner is the fact that it is quite quiet.
How To Save Money On Your A/C Bill
Summer is here, which means more time spent outside, family cookouts, pool time and other outdoor activities. The warm summer weather means you'll be using your air conditioner to help you stay cool while indoors after spending all that time outside. It always feels great to come into a cool house at the end of a long day, but that good feeling comes at a cost. Your energy bill could begin to add up quickly if you aren't careful.