Fall is a transitional period for your HVAC system. Occasionally, you may use the air conditioner when temperatures creep into the 70s yet, as the season progresses, you turn on the furnace as conditions grow colder. During this time, leaves…
Smart home technology, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), has allowed for greater convenience and energy conservation over the last several years. Rather than treating each appliance and system as separate entities, smart home technology helps you control each…
As temperatures continue to rise and we experience more humid days, you’ve likely turned on your air conditioning full-time. During the dog days of summer, you expect a blast of artic air to cool your home, but it doesn’t always…
Did you know the typical household spends over $2,000 annually on energy bills? Just as appliances and window designs have become more energy efficient, HVAC systems have followed suit to help homeowners save. In recent years, several changes have been…
When spring arrives, roughly 50 million Americans experience seasonal allergies. Pollen and other particles result in sneezing, itchy eyes and congestion while outside but these contaminants may also follow you inside, where HVAC systems can exacerbate their effects. Heating and…
When it’s hot and humid, you turn on the A/C in your home. In most cases, doing so dries out the air and reduces the temperature yet sometimes, you don’t notice a change. If the air remains stuffy and warm,…
Your HVAC system acts as a channel for air to flow through to various rooms in your home. When allergens find their way into the vents, the heating and cooling system spreads them throughout the home. As a result, you…
Based on figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning results in 400 deaths in the US annually, plus 20,000 hospital visits. Although exposure could come from several sources, a leaking furnace or boiler in…
While thermostats don’t have a specific lifespan, a typical device lasts about 10 years before showing signs of wear and tear. The malfunction could be caused by something as simple as dust accumulation or an issue like old, loose wiring.…
Homeowners are unlikely to notice a blocked air duct, unless something physically obstructs it from the outside. Other signs like varying temperatures between rooms and above average energy bills often point to a clogged or damaged HVAC system. If cool…
