During the winter months, there is a lot of maintenance that needs to be done around your home, which should include the upkeep of your furnace. A good heating maintenance routine this winter will help to prevent problems and improve the efficiency of your heating system. Here are some maintenance tips that will help prevent wear and costly repairs through the winter heating season:
1. Get A Head Start on Maintenance with Early Servicing of Your Furnace Read More»
When the weather is very cold, you will want to make sure that you are doing all you can in order to keep your furnace in good shape. However, there may come a time when, despite how well you have cared or it, the furnace will suddenly stop working. This may come out of nowhere, so you will want to make sure that you are prepared in regard to what you need to do. Read More»
Choosing which air conditioning system you will use in your new home is a major decision. Cooling off your house when it’s hot outdoors is a not only a luxury; it’s a necessity. Central air conditioning systems are commonly found in many of the homes across the nation, but another option might be a better choice: Packaged terminal air conditioning units. You may have seen these devices in hotel rooms while you were traveling or in homes that were built several years ago. Read More»
Air conditioners malfunction for many reasons. While the compressor or the condenser it typically the source of the problem, sometimes the issue is a failing expansion valve. Here’s more information about what this part does in your A/C unit and how to tell whether it’s the reason your appliance isn’t working right.
How Expansion Valves Work
Although cold air immediately starts flowing from the air conditioner when you turn it on, the process to get to that point actually involves several complex steps. Read More»
Seeing your air conditioner buried in sheets of ice while your home slowly turns into a sauna seems like a cruel joke, but ice and frost buildup on your A/C system is no laughing matter. If you want to keep your A/C system frost-free while staying frosty indoors, here are a few crucial tips you should follow.
Watch for Obstructions
Whether it’s a clogged air filter that’s overdue for a change, a seriously dusty air handler fan, or a pile of leaves near your outdoor A/C cabinet, these and other obstructions can do more than just cut down your A/C system’s efficiency. Read More»
