When a home is very tight, less energy waste occurs, leading to lower utility bills and coveted energy savings. However, a negative result also occurs when the home’s exterior shell is airtight: a lack of ventilation, which leads to poor indoor air quality. In the...
About half of your electric bill in the summer goes toward cooling your home, but you can save energy when the heat and humidity rise when you keep your equipment clean and make a few adjustments in your home. These tips offer ways to trim your electric bill without...
If you are a homeowner you know that it is not unusual for your boiler to act up, especially during the colder months of the year when it’s getting a real workout. One of the most common issues is that it is not producing either heat or hot water. This is most...
If you’re content to ride your furnace until it kicks the bucket, it’s time to rethink your approach. Most furnaces wear out their welcome long before they actually break down. Not only does an old furnace get louder and more prone to breakdowns, but most...
It is important to have your HVAC maintenance carried out before the extreme hot or cold weather starts as these are when any problems are most likely to show up. Having your HVAC system inspected and maintained by a professional is important both for its longevity...
Why do you need year-round attic ventilation? Most homeowners know attic ventilation helps diminish the buildup of heat in the summer months. What you may not know is that ventilation can provide year-round benefits — even in the dead of winter. Some of the...
When looking for a new indoor comfort system, the numerous HVAC terms and acronyms can be overwhelming and confusing. Before making your next purchase, familiarize yourself with some of the most common. 13 SEER: The minimum efficiency standard for air conditioners and...
Having your water heater go down is never fun. It can toil in silence for many years, keeping your house supplied with hot water until the morning you wake up and all that comes out of the shower is cold water. Routine maintenance, such as draining your tank...
If you’ve been considering making your home “greener,” you now have even more incentive to do so. The government is once again offering tax credits for energy-efficient systems for 2013 and 2012 — the credits apply to qualifying appliances and...
Finding out that your furnace has a cracked heat exchanger can be a harrowing experience. But what does it really mean for your system’s future? Let’s take a look at what damage to your heat exchanger really means. Understanding the danger to your heat...
