Keeping Warm without a Heater: Tips for Those Holding off Turning on the Furnace

Many people try to wait as long as possible before turning on the furnace for winter. While keeping warm without a heater is certainly possible, especially before the weather turns fully, it can take a little planning to do so comfortably. Most people approach the issue without really thinking about keeping warm without a heater. They assume putting up with a little discomfort is the price to pay for lower energy bills. However, for fall days that start to chill, … Continue reading Keeping Warm without a Heater: Tips for Those Holding off Turning on the Furnace

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Why is My Air Conditioner Running Constantly?

Figuring out why an air conditioner is running constantly can be a tricky question. For many instances, it is often something simple, like a dirty or clogged filter. Sometimes, though, constant running can be a sign of more serious issues. Taking the time to understand why your air conditioner is running constantly is important to solving the problem for the long term. Some fixes work in the short term but will leave you with recurring problems down the line. If … Continue reading Why is My Air Conditioner Running Constantly?

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Tips to Landscape Around Your AC Unit

For most homeowners, the outdoor AC unit is usually left bare, with the lawn as the only nature around it. However, if you want to spruce up the landscaping around your AC unit, it is possible, but you should bear in mind the right way to do it. Read on to find out more about how you can landscape around your outdoor AC unit without reducing airflow and potentially harming the system. With the extreme hot and cold temperatures we … Continue reading Tips to Landscape Around Your AC Unit

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Back to School Checklist for Your HVAC System

With summer nearly over, it is now time to think of getting back to school. The kids won’t be hanging around the house, meaning that the daily schedules and routines go back to normal. This also means that the HVAC system will be working differently. As a result, it is a great idea to put together a back to school checklist for your HVAC system. If you need help with your back to school HVAC checklist or to schedule an … Continue reading Back to School Checklist for Your HVAC System

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HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Selling Your Home

HVAC Maintenance Checklist | Selling Your Home

Just about every homeowner will go through the experience of having to sell their home at one time or another. Whether it is due to downsizing for retirement, the fact that the kids have finally left home, job transfer, or you have finally found you’re your dream home, when that time comes, everyone wants to get the best return on their investment. Yet, selling your home can be a huge hassle. What most homeowners do not realize is that having … Continue reading HVAC Maintenance Checklist for Selling Your Home

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DIY Air Conditioner Repairs: What You Should and Should Not Try

DIY Air Conditioner Repairs & Repairs You Should Not Try

There is nothing more unnerving than going into the house during a hot summer day and still feeling like you are outside. It is also an unpleasant way to find out that your air conditioner is not working. Air conditioner repairs can take a toll on the homeowner’s budget and patience. However, it is important to know that there are some repairs that you can handle on your own while others are best left to professionals. In this article, we … Continue reading DIY Air Conditioner Repairs: What You Should and Should Not Try

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Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

If you have a pet, then there are high chances that you have a pet door as well. Whether you know it or not, the pet door is affecting HVAC energy efficiency in your home. As a result, the heating and cooling costs in your home could be going higher than they normally should. You are probably wondering what the pet door has to do with the HVAC energy efficiency in your home. Read on to find out more. In … Continue reading Is Your Pet Door Affecting HVAC Energy Efficiency?

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Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

Air pollution does not only affect the air outside, which may contain smog, dust, pollen, mold spores, grass seed, etc. These pollutants also make their way indoors through different routes, including on pets or your shoes. Once inside, they can exist in carpets, floor surfaces, wall paints, furniture, and more. Due to these and other indoor contaminants such as dust, radon, lead, allergens, and more, summer indoor air quality can be 10-times more polluted than the air outside. With the … Continue reading Summer Indoor Air Quality Tips

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Ways to Reduce Air Conditioner Noise

Air conditioners provide comfort to homes and offices by working around the clock to maintain a cool temperature. However, with this means that there is the air conditioner noise to contend with. Whether it is a window-mount air conditioner or central AC, a few simple fixes can provide you with a comfortable temperature with low noise output. Sound is measured in decibels (dB) and an average air conditioning unit is expected to release between 70dB and 75dB. The human threshold … Continue reading Ways to Reduce Air Conditioner Noise

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Tips for Cleaning Window Air Conditioners: Removing Mold from Your AC

Air conditioners cool the air inside your home during hot summer days by constantly circulating air through the unit into your home. When so doing, mold spores can build-up from the moisture and be pushed into the living area, which may cause serious mold-related health problems such as sneezing, coughing, and respiratory problems. Cleaning window air conditioners adequately can help get rid of mold and prevent it from spreading throughout your home. If you are looking for tips for cleaning … Continue reading Tips for Cleaning Window Air Conditioners: Removing Mold from Your AC

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