Electric heat remains common in the United States, but natural gas has outpaced its popularity by about one-fifth. If you currently have an electric furnace or baseboard units, you could reduce heating expenses by switching to gas. Another benefit of gas is that you can more easily supply the necessary electrical power for your home…
You can find many ways to make the most of your existing central air conditioning system. To maximize its cooling capacity and reliability while cutting your electric bills, follow these tips: Outdoor Condenser Remember to clean the outdoor unit from time to time. Trim any plants that are less than three feet away from it;…
Don’t face sticker-shock when you see your electric bill for the month. To prevent a frosty system from freezing your wallet use these tips to boost system efficiency, lengthen the life of your HVAC equipment, and increase comfort in your home. If you find frozen refrigerant lines or coil check for: Poor circulation of air…
Most people don’t think about their heating or cooling needs until something breaks down and they need to call a good HVAC company to get it repaired. Instead, it’s a good idea to keep the number of a good HVAC contractor in your phone so that you can call them for installation, repairs and servicing….
Taking care of your air conditioning system before you shut it down for the winter is very important. This helps to keep it in good repair while you aren’t using it and helps you prepare to use it again in the spring. Here are two effective things that you can do before turning off your…
Are you taking care of your air conditioning during the winter? Proper AC winter maintenance will ensure that you are ready to be cooled off quickly and easily as soon as the weather turns warm. Here are five useful winter air conditioning maintenance tips. Change Air Filters You should be changing your filters every month…
Homes in the Dallas Fort Worth area can require homeowners to keep their AC running day and night, around the clock, throughout a large portion of the year. In an effort to keep your AC system operating efficiently throughout the scorching hot summer months, regular routine maintenance and annual inspections are a must do. There…
Heat pumps offer a highly efficient way to warm and cool most buildings. Although people primarily used them in southern homes in the past, technological improvements have made it possible to run this equipment throughout the year in relatively cold climates. Americans often save $400 to $1,000 per year when they replace old heating systems…
Having a smoothly functioning HVAC system can be helpful at home and at work. At work, you’ll find that efficient heating and cooling can make you more productive and efficient. It will also help you to be more relaxed and get less stressed out than you would in a situation where you were exposed to…
Just as every homeowner should have his or her air conditioning system checked as the summer months draw nigh, the home heating system should undergo a similar procedure as winter approaches. But when should you call for a heating system tune-up? Some suggest that if your system is less than ten years old, it should…