January 17, 2019 • HVAC System
Winter in New Haven can be brutal, so you may be considering cranking up the heat to stay comfortable. But if you have a new baby at home, you might want to think twice.
Heating , thermostat settings , baby room , baby safety , nursery temperature
December 27, 2018 • HVAC System
As you venture into the start of a new year, you may be considering a relocation of your HVAC system as part of a home redesign or out of necessity. Regardless of why you've been thinking about it, let's explore a few HVAC relocation considerations that you should make before doing so.
A/C unit , HVAC relocation , air conditioning unit , unit relocation
December 20, 2018 • HVAC System
The holidays are coming. Time to decorate your home! If you're feeling crafty, you might even make your own decorations.
Here are a few HVAC ornaments you can make, using just an ordinary dryer vent.
December 13, 2018 • HVAC System
'Tis the season for holiday shopping. No matter what holidays you and your loved ones celebrate, gifts are an important way to show you care. And sometimes, practical, useful presents can be even more thoughtful than sentimental ones. Here's a guide to some of the HVAC gifts you can get for friends and family, to help keep them comfortable year round.
November 27, 2018 • HVAC System
Whether it's winter or summer, you'd be lost without your HVAC system. But how does it work, exactly? How is it able to get your home to just the right temperature? That's the job of the HVAC control system. Let's take a closer look at what it is and what it does.
HVAC system , thermostats , Tips , HVAC , controls , facts
November 20, 2018 • HVAC System
Moisture sources underneath your house contribute to humidity effects inside your home. Water vapor continuously rises, seeping through structural gaps and into the living spaces above. High indoor humidity levels make it harder to maintain temperatures in the comfort zone, creating a clammy, colder environment in winter and a muggy, overly hot feeling in summer. Moisture infiltration also triggers condensation on interior surfaces that can spawn active mold growth, a known trigger of allergic responses in susceptible individuals.
home comfort , humidity , leaky plumbing , defective features , clogged gutters
November 15, 2018 • HVAC System
Winter is here and with it comes the holiday season - and with the holiday season comes the need for preparing your HVAC system. Let's take a look at a few tasks that will help you address holiday HVAC concerns including home comfort and vacation safety.
October 30, 2018 • HVAC System
If your HVAC settings appear to be correct, why in the world is your air conditioner blowing hot air? The most basic function of an A/C is to deliver cool comfort, so if you’re feeling a warm blast from the vents instead, something’s definitely amiss. It may be a simple matter you can resolve yourself or it may require diagnosis by a qualified technician. Here are some scenarios that might be at fault if your HVAC settings are blowing hot air instead of cool.
HVAC system , air conditioner , air filter , refrigerant , thermostat settings , hvac settings
October 16, 2018 • HVAC System
Do you have some bad HVAC habits? Chances are, you do and aren't even aware of how they're not only costing you more in utility bills, but also possible damaging your HVAC system. Here are several practices homeowners should give the heave-ho to right away.
HVAC system , energy efficiency , HVAC , thermostat , efficiency , hvac habits
September 13, 2018 • HVAC System
Fall is the traditional time to tackle maintenance chores to get your home prepared for the coming winter. When you're putting together a to-do list of chores, be sure to add the following essential fall HVAC maintenance tasks to make the transition from cooling to heating smoother and avoid unnecessary headaches.
HVAC system , hvac maintenance , fall maintenance , HVAC unit , to-do list
September 6, 2018 • HVAC System
It's back-to-school time again and you know what that means - germs! Your lovable kids are bringing them home in record numbers, which increases the likelihood that someone in your household will get sick sooner or later. Luckily, fighting germs with HVAC techniques is an easy way to survive the onslaught. Here are some of our favorites:
HVAC system , home comfort , HVAC unit , back to school , home germs , germs
August 21, 2018 • HVAC System
Your HVAC system contains some of the most costly and essential equipment in your home, so it's normal to want to know how long the components should last.
HVAC system , HVAC , maintenance , hvac lifespan , instillation
August 14, 2018 • HVAC System
HVAC purchases are probably the most infrequent people make as homeowners. The systems last for many years, don’t require a lot of attention and are mechanically complicated. When you need to replace yours, ask the contractors you interview these relevant questions.
HVAC system , HVAC , HVAC system installation , hvac system faqs
August 7, 2018 • HVAC System
If your sunroom is simply too hot to occupy during the summer, why not consider different sunroom HVAC solutions to make it cooler. There are practical ways to bring air conditioning to this room that are effective and affordable.
HVAC system , air conditioner , HVAC , ductless mini split , sunrooms
With the kids home from school all summer long, it’s time to change your HVAC schedule to keep them cool and comfortable. It’s time to change your thermostat to reflect their summer vacation settings.
HVAC system , temperature settings , HVAC , thermostat , hvac schedule
July 5, 2018 • HVAC System
Your HVAC system works hard to keep indoor temperatures bearable during the sweltering summer. However, it’s possible for your HVAC system to work itself into an early grave in the pursuit of cooler temperatures. An overworked HVAC system can wear down well before its time and cause your energy costs to skyrocket in the process.
July 3, 2018 • HVAC System
In the summer, bugs get everywhere. They're on your clothes, they're raiding your food... They're even in your HVAC system! And once they're there, they can use the ducts to find their way pretty much anywhere else in your home. So it's important to quash that infestation before it starts. Here are some tips for preventing bugs in your HVAC system.
June 21, 2018 • HVAC System
As a homeowner, you expect to incur some expenses related to maintaining, repairing or replacing your heating and cooling equipment, but how do you judge whether you're getting good value for the amount of money you spend? Understanding some of the key factors that affect HVAC costs and what you might pay for different HVAC-related services and products can help.
HVAC , HVAC services , hvac costs , products
June 7, 2018 • HVAC System
Think of the HVAC parts in your home as instruments in a symphony orchestra. They all have to play together well. A comfortable indoor environment in summer and winter depends on the interaction of numerous system components. HVAC parts can be affected by lack of proper preventive maintenance or simply normal wear and tear. If even one part is marginal, however, overall system performance, reliability and efficiency generally suffer.
Here are four critical HVAC parts that play a role in producing cool comfort or cozy warmth, depending on the time of year.
HVAC , homeowners , hvac parts
Conserving energy in your home should be the responsibility of the whole family, including your children. Teaching kids about HVAC and energy efficiency helps them develop healthy, green habits that can last a lifetime. When they grow up, they'll know how to use their HVAC systems more responsibly and practice smart homeownership habits. Presently, the efforts of your little ones toward using equipment and appliances efficiently will help you save more energy and money on your utility bills.
HVAC system , energy efficiency , HVAC , home comfort , parents , teaching kids
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