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Updating, Extending and Simplifying Your HVAC System

For most homeowners, the HVAC system is one part of the house that they do not handle on their own. While many people do their own plumbing repairs, landscaping or painting, they often have to seek outside help when they need assistance with their HVAC systems. I am the same way. I am a jack of all trades but not of HVAC systems. However, I still think it's important to understand the basics so that you can choose a great HVAC contractor and talk with them about their strategies and their projects. This blog has all kinds of ideas and tips on updating, extending and simplifying your HVAC system. Please explore, enjoy and learn from these posts.

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Did You Move Into A House With An Oil Heater? Maintenance Tips For You

Posted on December 29, 2016

If you have recently moved into a new home, there are many aspects of life in that home that you will need to get used to. However, if you have moved into a home with a residential oil heater, you may be confused and unsure of what to do. Many people are accustomed to working with natural gas or electric furnaces and find the idea of a home heating oil furnace system unfamiliar. [Read More]

4 Heating Repair Tips

Posted on October 27, 2016

Being able to be as comfortable as possible during the winter is sure to be ideal. Some regions have extremely frigid temperatures and staying warm inside your home will depend on your heating system. However, issues can arise that may cause your heating unit not to work as well as it should. This makes it an ideal time to know some basic heating repair tips that you can put to work on your own time. [Read More]

What Is Your Central AC's Outdoor Coil And How Can It Interfere With Your Cooling System?

Posted on October 4, 2016

A central air conditioner relies on a pair of coils to keep refrigerant fuel moving through the system to supply the cold air. The first coil is the outdoor coil located in the condensing unit. Problems with the outdoor coil can interfere with the refrigerant's ability to move throughout the system, which will eventually start to cost your system in cooling efficiency. What is your central air conditioner's outdoor coil and how can it interfere with your cooling system? [Read More]

3 Ways To Improve Your Home's Air Quality For An Upcoming Baby

Posted on July 29, 2016

If you're preparing for the birth of your baby, you likely have a long list of things that need to be done before your baby arrives. While each to-do list is personal to the wants and needs of the family, one to-do is necessary for the health of your newborn, and that's improving your home's air quality.   1.  Get a Complete Air Duct Cleaning The absolute best thing you can do to improve your home's air quality is to get a complete air duct cleaning. [Read More]