Preparing your heating system in the fall helps you get ready for winter. It’s critical that your equipment is ready before temperatures drop and heating demand increases. This is especially important if your home has a heat pump or dual-fuel heating system, which needs specific maintenance because of its heating [Continue Reading ]
You know the room. Maybe it’s on an upper level. Maybe it’s in a finished basement. It’s always cold no matter what you do. You keep the hallway door open. You check the air vents again. Finally, you turn up the thermostat. Now, that room is still cold, and [Continue Reading ]
The humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The air conditioning starts up as expected. But, even after your air conditioner cycles, your home still feels humid and uncomfortable. Now, you’re cool and damp. It can [Continue Reading ]
Shopping for a new AC or furnace can feel overwhelming. When you're looking to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's understandable to look for models with the highest efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient equipment will provide the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? [Continue Reading ]
Extreme summer heat can push even a well-maintained air conditioner to its limits. As temperatures in rise, many homeowners notice rising energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. It's easy to assume the air conditioner is the only thing that affects how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play an important role in [Continue Reading ]
If you’ve spent any time researching HVAC replacement cost for your home, you've probably noticed one common trend: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary widely. Why is that? What is the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that, when it comes to HVAC replacement, there's no such thing as one-size-fits-all. No two [Continue Reading ]
Homeowners often think power surges occur only during lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it isn't the only one. Major appliances turning on and off, electrical grid switching, power outages and restoration can all create electrical surges inside your home. These electrical surges don't just pose a risk to televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]
Summer arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels sticky. Family members keep lowering the thermostat temperature. Now, some rooms feel damp while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills continue rising. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many homeowners believe [Continue Reading ]
Stale indoor air. Condensation-covered windows. Rooms that feel humid in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are frequent complaints about today’s homes, especially newer ones built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but they can [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk of damage. One driving rainstorm, rising groundwater or several days of steady rain can cause water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and stressful the process can be. Seasonal [Continue Reading ]
