Fall is upon us, which means colder weather is on its way. It’s only a matter of time before it will be time to get out those cold weather clothes and change the thermostat to “heat” in your house. Before you get to that point though, you should do some prep work to your furnace. See below for some preparation tasks for your furnace before winter is in full swing. Read More»
The blower of your furnace drives air into the heating system. It is also responsible for pushing heat out of the system and into your home. Any problem with this unit is bound to affect not only the heating ability of the system, but also the amount of energy that the system consumes at any given time. The following are simple tips that will come in handy in helping you fix common blower unit problems. Read More»
If it seems as if your air conditioner runs 24 hours a day and yet there are still many days where your home is uncomfortably warm, it may be time to upgrade the unit. While it is easy to assume that sky-high energy costs are simply the norm, they are also a common sign of an overworked air conditioner. Therefore, the following information about how experts will determine the need for a new air conditioner will be very helpful. Read More»
You should clean your ducts and air vents on a regular basis. You could hire a professional HVAC service, but with a little bit of ingenuity and the right tools, you can actually give your ducts quite a thorough cleaning. This article explains some DIY checks that you can do to make sure that your duct system is in top working order. Not only do you need to clean the duct sidewalls, you also need to clean the air registers. Read More»
If you go down into the basement and find that your boiler is leaking, it’s normal to be alarmed. After all, a leak could lead to water damage and the need for costly repairs. But there is some good news – boiler leaks are not always caused by serious issues. Sometimes, there may be a very minor problem you can address yourself. Here are the steps you should follow whenever you spot a boiler leak. Read More»