May 14, 2019 • HVAC System
HVAC piping delivers hot water, cooled water, refrigerant, condensate, steam, and gas to and from your HVAC components. Its effectiveness is largely influenced by the materials used to make it. So what materials are ideal for HVAC pipes? Read on to learn more.
With so many choices to consider, buying a new HVAC system can seem like an intimidating task. Fortunately, the following can help you narrow down your HVAC choices and find the right system that meets your home’s heating and cooling needs.
HVAC system , hvac options , new hvac system , buying an hvac system
May 7, 2019 • HVAC System
When your home is closed up and you're running the A/C to combat heat and humidity, excessive HVAC noise can be disruptive and irritating. You expect some low-level whooshing or a quiet hum when the equipment is operating, but loud noises are concerning. Fortunately, there are soundproofing solutions available to quiet down noises like these:
HVAC service , hvac noise , hvac troubleshooting , hvac sounds
April 18, 2019 • HVAC System
Egg hunts are an Easter tradition and a fun-filled occasion for adults and children alike. There's a lot of planning and prep work involved when you're hosting a hunt – like filling plastic eggs with goodies, picking the ideal hiding places, and readying snacks and beverages for guests of all ages. To ensure one and all enjoy a memorable, safe Easter egg hunt this year, be sure to take these safety-wise steps ahead of time:
HVAC system , home safety , HVAC safety , safety considerations
March 28, 2019 • HVAC System
There are a variety of factors that affect your HVAC. Many of these are considered when sizing new equipment, like your home's square footage, orientation, amount of insulation, number/size of windows, and others. Did you know that your furniture and home's interior finishes can also impact your HVAC system?
energy savings , indoor air quality , airflow , HVAC effects
March 21, 2019 • HVAC System
Warm weather may seem far away right now, but it'll be here before you know it. You'll be able open the windows for a time, but all too soon, it'll be warm enough to turn on the air conditioner. It's always a good idea to start thinking about your spring HVAC preparations. You can make a list right now of the tasks you'll need to perform to get your air conditioner ready for the long hot summer.
service and maintenance , spring hvac , hvac preparation , hvac checklist
March 5, 2019 • HVAC System
There are many factors that contribute to the temperature of the various rooms in your home, besides just the weather outside. There's the layout of the house, how many floors you have, placement of windows, and much more. One factor that tends to be overlooked is color. But it can have a significant impact on your home's comfort. Let's look at the temperature effects of color in your home.
energy efficiency , home comfort , indoor temperature , temperature , indoor heating , indoor cooling
February 21, 2019 • HVAC System
The relationship between a system’s A/C tonnage and the size and characteristics of the home it’s in makes a difference in its performance.
Each ton of an air conditioner can remove 12,000 Btus of heat from your home in one hour. When you’re selecting a new cooling system, whether it’s central or portable, finding the right size is crucial for your comfort, energy costs and the lifespan of the equipment.
February 7, 2019 • HVAC System
Nobody enjoys placing their feet on an ice-cold floor when they wake up in the morning. Cold floors can be a constant source of discomfort during the winter. Fortunately, there are a number of approaches that you can take to make them comfortably warm.
insulation , furnace , Heating , service and maintenance , cold floors
January 31, 2019 • HVAC System
February 2nd is the day when the groundhog fondly known as the Punxsutawney Phil comes out of hibernation each year to advise us whether we can expect an early spring, or if the cold winter weather will continue and we'll have an extended heating season. Groundhog Day has been an annual tradition since 1886, but how does really affect winter heating in your home?
Heating , winter heating , service and maintenance , groundhog day , spring maintenance
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
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