Tag Archive For "heating & cooling"
How to Prepare Your HVAC for the Colder Months
Fall is upon us, and that can only mean one thing: Winter is right around the corner. As the nights go from comfortably cool to freezing cold, your HVAC system is going to be switching from providing cool air to providing heat.
What to Do When Your AC Unit is Not Producing Cold Air
Summer is officially here and the mercury is rising as proof. Heat waves are rolling across the country, setting record high temperatures across much of the southwest. But just because a record isn’t being set, it in no way means that air conditioning units are staying off. In fact, air conditioning itself is quickly being …
AC Window Unit Proper Maintenance Guide
The summer season is the perfect time to start looking into cooling systems for your home. The appropriate AC unit will do wonders for your comfort. You will stay cool and refreshed while saving money. That is an ideal combination. ServiceWhale is a green company that specializes in energy efficient products and installation. We provide …
Getting Rid of Air Conditioner Odor
Now that summer is officially here and temperatures are rising, A/C units are being revved up across the country. For many of us, this is the first time our unit has been operated for several months. If your AC unit hasn’t been operated in a while, chances are you are just now discovering issues. There …
Your HVAC Checklist when Buying an Older Home
HVAC is an acronym that stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. All enclosed spaces such as homes and offices, have systems that regulate the air quality and comfort. HVAC composition is an engineering discipline that utilizes the science of thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to deliver quality air. When purchasing an older home, HVAC maintenance …
A Homeowner’s Guide to Mini-Split Systems
Mini-split systems—also known as ductless air conditioning—are becoming more and more common. Here’s how they operate and why they’re catching on.
The Most Efficient Heat Pump
A heat pump both heats your house in cold weather and cools your house in warm weather. If you live in an area that receives a range of seasonal temperatures, a heat pump is a great option to keep your home a comfortable temperature. All heat pumps have an air source, a water source or …
What is a Tankless Water Heater?
It’s a cold morning, and you have to get to work by 9:00 a.m. After waking, you rush to the shower and bask in the water’s pleasant warmth. While you are melting away in the steam dreams of the water falling all around, how often do you think about where that luxurious water comes from? …
The Top Rated Electric Heat Pumps
Purchasing an electric heat pump for your home is a decision that should be considered carefully. An increasingly popular alternative to central air conditioning units, heat pumps tend to be more energy efficient and cost effective, and depending on the needs of your home and family, this very well could be the right option for …
What’s the Best Type of Water Heater For My Home?
Depending on the layout of your home and your typical water use, there are a number of different types of water heaters that may best suit you. Tank Capacity and Recovery Rate There are two primary qualities of a water heater that determine how well it suits your household’s water use. Tank capacity is the …
