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Air conditioners serve the very important purpose of keeping your home cool during the summer. Maintaining a relatively constant temperature and humidity in your home through the change of seasons is not just important to stay comfortable but also to protect your home, as rapid changes in temperature and humidity can cause hardwood floors and wood furniture or cabinets to expand and contract and develop gaps. Because air conditioning and your entire HVAC system are so important to maintaining a …

Many of us live in older homes these days. If that is the case for you, it’s likely that your HVAC system will require improvements and repairs over time. This article will show you some of the problems most common to older homes, and find out how you can update your AC system. Uneven Heating and Cooling Older homes often have a problem with keeping the upstairs cool enough in the summer or warm enough in the winter. Because the thermostat is usually located on the first floor, it shuts …

According to the US Department of Energy, heating and air conditioning take up 43 percent of your monthly utility or AC bill. AC repair may be a necessary action in some instances in order to benefit from these savings. Here are some tips to help your system perform optimally.Don't Get Crazy with FansOpen the windows on the lower level of your home, but use the fans on the upper level to create circulation. For those that live in an apartment or a one-story building, you should close …

How does a home or business owner know when it's time to call in professional heating contractors to replace or repair a furnace or AC unit? A basic rule of thumb is to replace a furnace or AC unit at the end of its expected lifespan: about 10-15 years for an AC unit, and 15-20 years for a heater. These ages are relative though, and age isn't the only factor in the important decision to replace an HVAC system. Qualified heating contractors can help determine the overall conditi …

Summer is winding down, you feel the first chill in the air. It reminds us of a lot of things: leaves, the holidays, all things pumpkin but what you should also put on that list is your fall maintenance on your heater! After a long summer, your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System) needs all of its parts checked out! A check up ensures your system is running at top peak performance.Why do you need Fall Maintenance?Just like your car, your HVAC system requires routine maintenanc …