A furnace is one of the most critical appliances in a home. It provides warmth and comfort during the cold winter and is essential for keeping your family safe and comfortable. However, like all other appliances, a furnace requires regular maintenance to function optimally and to ensure that it is safe to use. That’s why...
Indoor air quality (IAQ) is a term that refers to the air quality within and around buildings and structures, especially as it relates to the health and comfort of building occupants. IAQ can be affected by gases (including carbon monoxide, radon, and volatile organic compounds), particulates, microbial contaminants (mold, bacteria), or any mass or energy...
Your furnace is extremely important, and the problem is that sometimes it’s hard to tell when it’s malfunctioning. Carbon monoxide and methane are both odorless, colorless, and deadly. It causes all kinds of horrible problems for the people who breathe it in, and some of the time, the inhabitants don’t realize that they’re affected until...
Installing a programmable thermostat in your home is a simple upgrade that is both cost-effective and environmentally conscious. This device can automatically change the indoor temperature at different times of the day to help you save on heating and cooling costs. It also takes the tediousness out of manually changing the temperature before you leave...
Spring is right around the corner. Typically during spring, you don’t usually have to rely on your HVAC system since you can open the windows and enjoy the cool breeze. However, this means it’s an excellent time to cool off your system, inspect it, and carry out a few maintenance tasks. This will ensure that...
As the winter approaches, your furnace becomes more important than ever. Keeping you and your family warm and comfortable. Seeing water forming around the unit may start to worry you. This will usually indicate something is either leaking, dripping or not draining properly. With different furnace units there are different issues. Remember that you should...
In any home that requires heating, it’s simply expected that the furnace will work properly year-round; when you turn it on, it goes on without a hitch. What some homeowners forget, however, is that in order for a furnace to function smoothly, it is essential to have annual maintenance done. Common Problems Fixed by Annual...
The end of summer not only means the start of fall weather, but also the switch from cooling to heating your home. But before you make the switch, you’ll want to make sure your AC unit is ready not just for the next few months of dormancy, but also the next time it’s needed. To...
Cleaning both the interior and exterior components of your air conditioner unit is necessary, to foster efficient functioning, in addition to regular maintenance. However, you may discover that the unit is always running and that indicates there are problems with the system that need a diagnosis. There are several explanations why your AC unit could...
A faulty air conditioning unit will leave you feeling uncomfortable in the summer months. Most of the common problems with AC units can easily be avoided by proper and regular maintenance by an expert. If your AC unit is not efficient, it not only keeps you uncomfortable but also can increase your energy bill. Below...
