If you’re like most homeowners, you don’t meet or speak often with HVAC pros, and when you do, it’s for short periods. Even as limited as your interactions may be, it’s helpful to understand the most important terms and facts about your own system.
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If you enjoy do-it-yourself projects, there are many different types of maintenance, improvement and repair tasks you can tackle around your Fort Wayne home. If your heating or cooling equipment starts acting up, you might consider attempting DIY HVAC repairs as well.
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If you're like most homeowners, changing the air filter in your HVAC comes as something of an afterthought. You know you should do it regularly, but somehow you seem to forget. After all, it's out of sight, right? And the HVAC just seems to keep on running, winter or summer. But the fact is, when you change your air filter regularly, you're benefiting your pocketbook, and boosting your comfort level.
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The Fort Wayne area's winter storms have been known to knock the power out occasionally, but with a little preparation, you can get through a power outage still feeling cozy and comfortable.
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The steps you take to increase your furnace efficiency not only help you ward off the Fort Wayne winter chill for less, but also lengthen the life of your heating system.
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Your HVAC system consumes almost half of the energy used in your home annually. To improve its efficiency, your home's heating and cooling and various other systems need to work together in tandem. Addressing the following issues is vital for syncing HVAC systems and saving energy:
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Bustling holiday parties and Fort Wayne's cold winters take a lot out of your HVAC system, so the start of the new year is the perfect time to catch up on HVAC maintenance.
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In 2018, your New Year’s resolutions might include losing weight, working out more, or doing things to improve your health and wealth. Along with these personal resolutions, some HVAC resolutions can benefit you in ways you might not expect.
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Can a heat recovery ventilator solve the problem of keeping indoor air quality fresh and healthy? Today’s tightly sealed energy efficient homes include one drawback: lack of fresh air. This means the enclosed indoor environment often stagnates as fumes, airborne particulates and water vapor accumulate to high levels.
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If you’ve been watching your heating bills go up as the temperatures go down, you might consider adding more insulation. All insulating products slow heat transfer whether they’re in the attic or the basement walls. This rundown can help you identify the right type to help you save energy dollars and increase your comfort.
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Nothing says it's the holiday season like sparkling holiday lights, inside and outside the home. Sad to say, those dazzling lights are also the cause of many a tragic holiday fire. But there's no reason you can't enjoy your holidays and your lights safely if you exercise a bit of caution.
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In Fort Wayne, winter can be serious business. That's why it's important that your furnace is running right. Today's furnaces are generally very reliable, as long as you keep up good annual maintenance. Scheduling regular maintenance can help detect small problems so they can be corrected before they evolve into major repairs or even replacements.
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Instead of fretting over gifts for friends and family this holiday season, give them something for their HVAC system that promotes home comfort. It might be a gift certificate from an HVAC contractor for routine service or a stocking stuffer fun for the whole family.
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Closing up the house and turning on the furnace sure makes things cozy in winter -- although sometimes it's a little too cozy for comfort. The fact is, an airtight home can be downright stuffy.
Flinging open a window to get some fresh air may seem counter-intuitive. With the furnace on, aren't we wasting money, letting warm air out and cold air in? Yes, if you leave the window open for long, or open it too wide, that might be the case. But once the furnace cycles off, it really won't hurt to crack a window now and then to let in some fresh air, and let some of the stale air out.
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If you're concerned that your HVAC system isn't operating as efficiently as it should, you might think it's the fault of the equipment. In fact, out of balance airflow through the system may be the underlying cause of your poor equipment performance.
Proper air balancing not only ensures that your HVAC system runs efficiently and keeps your energy consumption in check, but it also reduces unnecessary strain on the equipment and provides better temperature control for greater comfort.
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Life is full of mistakes - but some mistakes could prove costlier than others, especially when it comes to installing a new HVAC system. To avoid setbacks that could put a wrench in your HVAC installation plans, it’s crucial to know what those mistakes are.
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Research into sleep problems shows increasingly that sleep can suffer from a variety of factors, including reading electronic devices, burning candles, or drinking alcohol or eating sugar before going to bed. Another important factor that can impact your sleep is the temperature you choose for the HVAC system.
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If some areas of your home always feel chilly during the winter months, now's the ideal time to look for solutions to heat cold rooms. Troubleshooting some common central heating system issues is a wise first step:
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Ductless mini-splits are truly a wonder of modern technology. A type of heat pump, they offer the user the convenience of heating and cooling without the need for ducts to deliver it. That feature means they are often a perfect solution for conditioning the air in a variety of otherwise challenging situations. Here's some basic information on when to consider mini-split systems.
Fall is here, which means it won’t be long before colder temperatures will be felt in the Hoosier state. Before winter arrives, it’s important to have your home’s furnace maintained and inspected by your local trusted HVAC company. Regular preventive furnace maintenance provides multiple benefits for you and your heating system. Here is an explanation of some of them:
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