Heat pumps are a great choice for many households that want to save money on heating utility costs in the long run with a modest up-front investment. They are more generally more efficient than other heating and cooling options, and last a long time. They work by pumping air from the outdoors into your home after heating or cooling it to the proper temperature. They are added to a home by installing a condenser and any air handlers needed.…
Proper maintenance of a commercial air conditioning system can improve unit performance, reduce energy costs, prolong equipment life, and prevent costly repairs. As a facility manager, it’s essential to develop an annual maintenance schedule for AC equipment. A schedule ensures no component goes without proper care. Below is a simplified checklist you can use to maintain AC equipment in your commercial building.
Inspect the Air Conditioner
Conduct visual inspection every few weeks, especially during the summer.…
Proper drain maintenance can reduce the number of clogs in the system. When the system clogs, the wastewater will not go through the pipes like it should. This can create a series of issues in the system. The easiest way to lower the risk of clogs is to know what you can and cannot put in the drains, while also knowing how to remove any clogs in the unfortunate event that you do get them.…
If your furnace is on the fritz, you may be toying with the idea to have it replaced. There are times when a replacement is better than a repair. But, it’s important that you get all the years you can out of your furnace. Unfortunately, most homeowners don’t know how to determine when it’s time for a replacement, which means they may invest in a new furnace before they actually need to.…
If you’ve recently had a new HVAC installed, you probably invested a lot of money and want to make sure the system lasts a long time. With proper care and maintenance, your furnace and air conditioner will last longer and perform more efficiently. Here are some important ways to care for your HVAC.
Keep The Furnace Ignition Clean
Soot builds up on a gas furnace over time, and that can cause problems with the ignition area.…
It’s usually easy to tell when your HVAC system is on its last legs. Compressors and other critical components approaching the end of their lives will typically fail more often and require increasingly costly repairs. Unfortunately, it’s not always as easy to understand if you should upgrade your ailing system or replace it with an equivalent one.
If you’re wondering whether it’s time for an upgrade, then this article will help you to evaluate your home’s current HVAC situation.…
Boilers are a frequent choice among those looking to heat their house or home without the use of a heat pump or furnace, and there are many ways to make sure that any boiler you install is the most efficient one for the job. High-efficiency rated boilers and proper piping are two of the main ways that you can ensure your boiler is the best it can be.
1. Find a Good Efficiency Rating…
Adding an addition to your home can be a great way to add a new bathroom, bedroom, or utility room to your home, or simply increase your usable floor space without having to relocate. however, for your new home addition to stay as cool and comfortable as the rest of your home during the summer months, it must be serviced by a suitable air conditioning system.
For many homeowners, a window-mounted air conditioner is an ideal way to efficiently and inexpensively cool a new home addition.…
Some people think that they can cool their houses faster than normal by turning down the air conditioner (AC). Unfortunately, most ACs delivers the same level of cooling irrespective of the set temperature. The temperature on the thermostat only determines the cutoff point — the point at which the AC stops active cooling. Here are tips that do help with accelerated cooling.
Turn Off Heat Sources
The AC cools your house by extracting heat from the indoor air and dumping the heat outside.…
Ductless AC systems can be very convenient. They might be perfect for your home. Alternatively, your home might be more cool and efficient is you have a central AC system. It really depends on your budget and property. In fact, some people will have central AC in their homes but will install ductless units in one or more rooms around their homes. This article looks at ductless AC systems and explains where they work best (and where it might be best to avoid them).…
