If you are looking for an efficient and cheaper energy solution to heat your home, biomass is your answer. It is a fuel that is completely renewable because it is made from dry organic materials like timber and agricultural waste. If you use this fuel to heat your home, you probably have a radiant heating system and there are some things that you will want to know about maintenance. Here are some tips to help with the maintenance of your biomass boiler and radiant heating: Read More»
Delaying repairs to your air conditioning system can lead to further problems including more costly repairs down the line, an uncomfortably warm home, and higher utility bills. For these reasons, it’s a good idea to be on the lookout for signs that something is wrong with your AC. When you have repairs made promptly, you will ensure your home stays cool all summer and that your AC lasts as long as possible. Read More»
Today, the HVAC systems installed in homes are more efficient than ever. Your home can be improved with a combination of efficient AC design and passive cooling through ventilation and thermal convection. The design of your home should include things like natural ventilation and thermal barriers to reduce the need for conventional HVAC. Here are some of the things that combine good passive energy home designs with modern HVAC to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints on the environment: Read More»
There is never a bad time to service your furnace. Many people don’t even realize the furnace is actually part of the air conditioning system, not just the heating. The furnace is what produces airflow and pumps the air into the ducts. Obviously, if your furnace is broken or malfunctioning you could experience severely reduced, or even no airflow at all. One of the easiest things to service on your filter is the filter. Read More»
Is your AC unit struggling to keep your home cool? Read on to learn what could be causing this issue and how to fix it.
Low refrigerant
Refrigerant fluid is the coolant in the AC unit that circulates and absorbs heat, keeping temperatures ideal. If there are leaks in the refrigerant line, the AC will have to run on low levels of the coolant, leading to higher indoor temperatures. Leaking refrigerant also messes with the pressure needed for the proper operation of the compressor, leading to the unit shutting off before it achieves the set temperature. Read More»
