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Where to Find Leaks in Your HVAC System
While most HVAC maintenance means simply cleaning dust off of parts and tightening some screws, other components do eventually wear out from time to time. Leaks are one of the most troublesome problems that can result from system wear because the effects may take months or even years to notice. In the meantime, your energy …
How To Improve Air Quality In Your Home
For people with respiratory problems, from allergies to asthma or COPD, indoor air quality issues can be of major concern. If the air in a building is not clean and free of contaminants or free-floating particulates, these conditions can become more severe and medical problems may even result. HVAC installations use filters that are designed …
Why Your Indoor Air Quality Might be Suffering
One of the most important, but often overlooked, parts of an HVAC system is the effect it has on the quality of the air in the home. As anyone with allergies can attest to, an HVAC system can recirculate air that is full of particles that can make living in the home unpleasant. Feelings of …
Why is my Home Temperature Inconsistent?
Nothing is worse than having a modern home with supposed comforts that end up not quite so comfortable. Many home designs, especially older ones, are not built with optimal airflow in mind. Other times, a lack of upkeep can make home temperature differences grow more noticeable over time. These temperature inconsistencies — whatever the cause …
HVAC Savings Opportunities For Savvy Shoppers
If you are facing HVAC replacement for your home, you might be very intimidated by the amount of money that you need to spend on a new system. Sure, the system should last you 20 or 25 years if it is well built and regularly maintained, but that does nothing to offset the initial costs …
What to Look for when Replacing Your Heating System
One of the most critical pieces of equipment in your home is your heating system. A good heating system will last your home 20 or more years. This means that if you are thinking about heating system replacement, you need to take time to carefully consider all of the options available to you (because of …
Central Air vs. Heat Pump
Central air is the most common form of home cooling today. However, many people choose instead to use a heat pump to cool their home. There are arguments both for and against both, and both have their benefits and drawbacks. Let’s take a look at the choice to use central air vs. installing a heat …
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Heating and Cooling System?
Because of the sheer variety in homes, equipment, contractors and installation types, giving any sort of single estimate would be meaningless. Your HVAC system replacement costs fall in a wide range depending on the job you need and the equipment you select. Typical installation prices cost between $5,000 and $15,000 for a single heating and …
Different Types of Air Conditioners, Part III
In parts one and two of this blog, we examined the different kinds of air conditioners. But how do you know what system is best for you? What should you be looking for when it comes to air conditioners? Let’s look at the following parameters. Cost Efficiency Noise Portability Cost This may be the first …
Different Types of Air Conditioners, Part II
In the first part of this blog, we looked at air conditioners that would cool a single room. But, these types of air conditioners were ineffective when trying to cool a larger area. Central air conditioning systems are able to cool an entire home using existing infrastructure to do so. Let’s take a look at …
