Category Archive For "Heating & Cooling"
How Much Does a Water Heater Typically Cost?
The cost of installing a water heater can depend on several different factors (for example the size and type of heater). Some water heaters are expensive, and you can pay anywhere between $500 and $2,000 for a new one. However, don’t let this fret or stress you out. There are still plenty of name brand …
How to Drain a Water Heater
Water heaters are the unsung hero of many homes, providing instant and reliable hot water with the turn of the tap. Because water heaters often work in the background, they can build up minerals and dirt without being noticed, decreasing the quality of your water. Occasionally, you will need to drain the water from your …
How to Optimize Airflow to Your Attic
As any homeowner knows, you need to make sure that the airflow going through your attic is controlled and regulated, which requires effective attic roof insulation. However, if you’ve never addressed the airflow in your house before, there are many factors you need to keep in mind to make sure that the job is done properly, …
Affordable Heating and Air Conditioning Options
The hottest months of the year are finally here, and for many homeowners, this means staying indoors and cranking up the AC. Unfortunately, central air is simply too expensive for many people, meaning they do not have a good way to beat the heat. What many people do not know, however, is that you do …
Cleaning Air Ventilation Ducts (DIY)
If you are anything like most American homeowners, your HVAC system is crucial to your home and your family’s comfort. If you want it to keep your unit running smoothly, it’s a good idea to invest in proper cleaning and maintenance on a regular basis. One of the areas of an HVAC system that does not get much …
The Best Commercial Air Conditioner for a Large Office Space
Commercial air conditioning, for even the smallest business, can get very expensive, very quickly. If you’re a business owner, then you want to find a commercial air conditioner that will cool your office without breaking the bank. However, unless you are a trained professional, finding the right commercial AC for your office can be difficult. …
Finding a Local 24-Hour HVAC Repair Service
When your heating and cooling system starts acting up in the middle of the night, you shouldn’t have to suffer until morning. Instead of waiting to get the repairs that you need, you can contact a 24-hour HVAC repair service to get the help you need as soon as possible. Of course, finding a qualified contractor …
How to Deal With Mold In Your HVAC System
Mold growth in your HVAC system is one of the quickest ways to turn your wonderful heating and cooling system into a health risk for everyone in the building. When mold is left to grow unchecked, you can be facing a serious issue, including breathing difficulties and possibly the necessity of replacing your entire HVAC …
How to Clean and Maintain an HVAC Evaporator Coil
Although it’s not normally seen, your HVAC unit’s evaporator coil is one of the most important parts of the cooling unit, and a dirty coil can seriously reduce your unit’s ability to do its job. Fortunately, coil cleaning is fairly easy to do, even if your don’t have a lot of experience. Generally speaking, it’s a good idea …
Home Air Conditioning Cost Comparison
So you’ve decided that you are tired of sweltering in the summer heat, of putting box fans in the window only to have them circulate hot air to no avail. Unfortunately, now you’re hip deep in looking at the costs of air conditioning systems, and you do not even know how to start. The best …
