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…
Now that fall has begun, you likely won’t turn on your air conditioner again until late May. You may open windows on the occasional warm day, but the heating system will be on before we know it. For homeowners, now’s…
Most homeowners have their heating system inspected this time of year to make sure it’s working properly before winter. Even with a state-of-the-art heating system, your home may still feel cold during the months before springtime. Cold air can enter…
