Keeping your HVAC free from dust, fur, debris, and mold improves the air quality in your home. This move also ensures that none of your family members, especially those with allergies, experience any health issues. However, when your system is full of mold, it lets out mold spores in the air leading to the stuffiness of the nose, eye irritation, wheezing, or coughs. How does mold creep into your HVAC system, and how do you deal with the problem?
Are you looking for a few ways to optimize the energy usage in your home? You could start with one of the biggest appliances in the house: the heater. Heating is the biggest energy consumer in many homes. While solar lighting systems have been popular for many decades, solar-based heaters have yet to catch up. Yet adopting solar energy for heating systems can save the average household a significant chunk of the energy bill.
Spray foam is a popular and well-regarded option for insulating new homes, renovating unfinished spaces, and improving additions or remodels. This technology offers numerous benefits over alternatives, including high R-values, relatively easy installation, and water and vapor sealing properties. It also comes in multiple varieties, and understanding the appropriate applications for each is critical. If you're constructing a new home and considering spray foam insulation, you've probably come across the terms "
When you think about your AC system, how often does your ductwork come to mind? Although often an afterthought, the ductwork to your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system is very fundamental to its purpose. Before installing the central unit, you should have a professional handle the ductwork. The design and its efficiency will determine how consistent and comfortable the temperatures inside the home will be. When you have problems with the ductwork, the temperatures in the home fluctuate beyond desired levels.
Summer isn't quite over yet, but the end is nearly in sight. With temperatures beginning to fall back to cooler levels, it's time to say "see you later!" to your home's air conditioning system. Of course, you also want to make sure that your air conditioner is ready to go before the heat returns next summer. The best way to keep the winter from taking a toll on your AC is to perform a little end-of-season upkeep.
My name is Maura, and I am certified in HVAC installation and repair. I have many clients who call me in a panic because they have turned on their air conditioners and nothing has happened. Your air conditioning technician will get to you as soon as possible, but there are some steps you can take while you are waiting. You might just find that you are able to fix the problem on your own, although you will still want to have a professional assess the situation. In this blog I will take you through some common reasons your air conditioner might not be working and show you some easy temporary solutions.