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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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2016
Did You Move Into A House With An Oil Heater? Maintenance Tips For You
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.
4 Heating Repair Tips
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.
What Is Your Central AC's Outdoor Coil And How Can It Interfere With Your Cooling System?
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?
3 Ways To Improve Your Home's Air Quality For An Upcoming Baby
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.
Tips For Lowering Your Household's Annual Heating Bill
It's only natural to begin thinking about the cost of heating your home when the weather starts to get colder. Fortunately, you don't have to live in near-freezing temperatures to lower your household's heating costs. Check out these tips to learn how you can easily lower your winter heating bill.
Stay on Top of Maintenance and Repairs
The more efficiently your furnace runs, the less it will cost you to heat your home.
Fixes For An Air Conditioner Leak
Water leaks from an air conditioning unit can not only cause extensive damage to property, but can also lead to shorting of the unit's electronic parts. It is therefore important to stop these leaks as soon as they are detected. Here are tips that will come in handy in helping you do so.
Use a wet-dry vacuum
After the evaporator coil's cooling effect causes moisture from the passing air to condense, this moisture is usually collected in a condensate drain pan.
Keeping Your Home Warmer For Less
When the cold season sets in it is important for you to know that your home is properly insulated and you have taken all the steps possible to keep warm air in the house. Not only will this help you and your family to stay more comfortable during the colder months, but it will also help save you money on your bills and put less wear and tear on your heating system.
3 Benefits Provided By A Heat Pump
One of the more useful, efficient, and versatile heating systems available is a heat pump. This type of heating system is designed to transfer heat from one area to another, rather than attempting to produce heat. Listed below are three benefits provided by a heat pump.
Single Unit Heating and Cooling
Since a heat pump is designed to transfer heat from one area to another you are going to be able to use a single heat pump as both a heating and cooling system for your home.