Our air conditioner is meant to bring us relief from the heat, but sometimes turning it on can lead to unpleasant smells. Believe or not, the type of smell can actually give us insight into problems that are affecting our system. What Makes An Conditioner Smell Bad Air conditioners are made up of many distinct […]
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Home Energy Audit
A shift in outside temperatures means a change in our HVAC usage, so a transition is a great time to do a home energy audit to determine whether your home is using its energy in the most efficient way possible. Do It Yourself Home Energy Audit With any home energy audit the goal is to […]
Read MoreHow To Maximize Air Conditioning Efficiency
On a hot summer day, there are a few things that ease the heat: a cool drink, an icy treat, and, most of all, the crisp, clean air that moves through the house. Good air conditioning can come without breaking the bank. How Air Conditioning Works Getting the most for your money while cooling your […]
Read MoreThe Basics of HVAC Systems
Ultimately though, the mystique surrounding our HVAC systems, which are among the most essential of all appliances and systems in our homes, can easily evaporate by our coming to understand just a bit about what these systems consist of, and how they use the air around us to help us control our environment. How HVAC […]
Read MoreIndoor Air Quality Monitoring
The air inside our homes can often be more harmful to our health than the air outside. Learn what pollutants are most common and what you can do to clean the air in your home. Air Quality Measures Knowing the cleanliness of the air you breathe can be very revealing. For example, if someone in […]
Read MoreDIY Boiler Maintenance
Homes with radiant heating rely upon heated water to keep the home comfortable when temperatures drop. Learn about the components of a boiler system that need regular monitoring and at what times to keep your boiler system working when most needed. Boiler Maintenance Unlike a furnace, there are daily checks that are required to Refer […]
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When it comes to costs associated with owning a home, a little preventative do-it-yourself maintenance can go a long way in saving you money and invest in the upkeep of your home. Use our step-by-step guide to service your furnace and keep it humming throughout the cold winter months. Yearly Furnace Maintenance Checklist Remove Door […]
Read MoreHow to Save on Winter Heating
Cold winter days and nights can drive up the cost of heating your home. There are a few things you can do to ensure your home is warming at peak performance. Winter Heating Bill Heating and cooling a home makes up an average of 42% of monthly utility bill costs according to the U.S. Department […]
Read More5 Things to Consider When Replacing an Air Conditioner
5 Things to Consider When Replacing an Air Conditioner Has your central air just stopped working? Are you noticing subtle, or perhaps not so subtle, warning signs it may be time to replace your air conditioner? Maybe you’ve just become increasingly energy-conscious or you’re sick of high utility bills from running an older less energy-efficient […]
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