Entries Written By ServiceWhale
How to Choose an Air Filter
If you take the time to look over the other blogs on our website, you will no doubt encounter the same advice over and over again: Replace your air filter. It is a critical piece of maintenance for every home HVAC system that can substantially affect the operation of your unit. So, now that you …
Common Heating System Problems and Their Solutions
Heating systems tend to be quite reliable when well-maintained, but sometimes they have issues that can be mysterious to diagnose. Since most homeowners are not brave or knowledgeable enough to tinker around on their own heating systems, they must throw up their arms and wait until an expert can come by and fix the problem. …
Your Home’s Unsung Hero
Homes are frequently the biggest investment a person will make. They spend hundreds of thousands of dollars in order to have a place to call their own. Once they do, they can make as many changes as they want to be both proud of their property and experience joy every time they walk through the …
The Different Types of Furnaces for Your Heating System
If you are looking to have your heating system replaced in the near future, you may be researching the different types of furnaces that are available to you. The good news is that there are quite a few different configurations options out there for you. Let’s take a look at those options and see just …
Optimizing Home HVAC Performance
Keeping your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer takes a substantial amount of energy. Of course, this energy costs money in the form of electric and gas bills. In order to keep these reoccurring costs low, it is important to make sure that your HVAC system is running at its most …
How To Install Ductwork in Your Home
Installing ductwork into your home can be a labor intensive task. The installation is best done in a new home before the dry wall has been hung and while the wall and floor joists are still exposed. If you are attempting to install ducting into an already finished home, be prepared for a very extensive …
How to Maximize Your Heating Efficiency
Your furnace works hard to keep your home heated through the winter. The real question is, is it working too hard? With energy rates increasing, the cost of heating a home is higher than ever. Not to mention the wear and tear that can be put on a furnace if it is running harder than …
Environmentally Friendly Freon
What is Freon, and why do you care about it? Well, Freon is the chemical that works to cool your home via your air conditioner. Recently, the EPA passed regulations that attempt to control certain types of Freon because they have been found to be environmentally harmful. Here is what you need to know about …
Why Leaky Ducts Can Be Dangerous
Ducts may be the simplest component of HVAC system installations, but that fact does not make them any less important. In fact, neglecting your duct work can cause some pretty significant problems over time. Small tears in ducting can create problems that range from mild discomfort all the way to diseases caused by toxic mold …
How Your Thermostat Can Save You Thousands
Everyone knows the frustration of the thermostat war, when one person likes it cooler, the other warmer and both blame the other for the freezing or oven-like conditions. Mismanaging the thermostat can result in a lot more than battles for comfort, however. It can result in high electric and gas bills and even heavy wear …
