During the winter months, inclement weather and below freezing temperatures are common. This is why maintaining your heating system throughout the winter season is important. If you have a heat pump, you most likely struggle with ice and frost accumulating on the unit. While such a buildup could mean many things, only a few should raise alarm and prompt action. If you live in a colder climate, ice on the heat pump is a natural occurrence.
13 July 2016
When the temperatures gets hot outside, a working air conditioner can be among the most important possessions that you own. However, these powerful systems are extremely complicated, which can result in them experiencing a number of problems. To help you be better prepared to handle these problems when they arise, you may want to learn the truth behind these common air conditioner notions. Myth: You Must Replace Your Air Conditioner To Improve The Energy Efficiency Of Your Home
13 July 2016
The crisp, fall weather will arrive before long, and when it does, you need to have your fall home maintenance list ready to be completed. It's important to get your home repairs completed and prepared your house for the harsh winter weather ahead. This way, you can relax in the warmth of your home knowing that pertinent areas of your home are functioning properly. Check out these tips to learn what tasks you need to complete before it starts to snow.
13 July 2016
Relighting your pilot light is a simple household chore, but it isn't the safest thing your will do today. Any time natural gas or propane is involved you need to be extra careful not to create a gas explosion in your home. These safety steps will ensure you can get the heat back on and still have a utility closet afterwards. Make Sure You Don't Have a Gas Leak Lighting a match in the presence of a gas leak may not produce a result as spectacular as a TV explosion, but it still is far from safe.
13 July 2016
Adequate airflow is important in an air conditioning system because it determines the cool air output of the air conditioner. This, in addition to the fact that restricted airflow can cause complications such as evaporator coil icing, makes it important not only to detect but also to solve restricted airflow problems as soon as possible. The following are common causes of restricted airflow and which may be to blame for the drop in cooling efficiency of your air conditioner.
24 May 2016
The fan in a central air conditioner's condensing unit plays a vital role in cooling the unit and facilitating the phase change of the refrigerant fuel passing through the condenser coils. If your condensing unit has become overly noisy and your unit less efficient, you might have a bent or broken fan. Checking and replacing the fan is a fairly easy task if you have a way to order the parts for your particular unit.
23 March 2016
If your home has an outdated heating system that uses radiant heat, you may want to consider improvements to improve energy efficiency. Some of these improvements can also help to give you more comfort, such as thermostat valves to control areas that are too cold or hot. Here are some of the other improvements you may want to consider to make the radiant heating system in your home more comfortable and energy efficient:
8 February 2016