Congratulations! You just closed on your very first home! Although this is one of the most exciting times of your life, if you aren’t careful, it can also be one of the most stressful. If you don’t know what the next few steps are after you closed on your home, you could find yourself in some serious problems. Make sure … Read More
Homeowners love air conditioning inside their homes. In parts of the U.S., air conditioning is a nice luxury, but in the hot and humid parts of the country, air conditioning is a must. According to researchers at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, by 2030, the world is expected to have roughly 700 million air conditioners installed. Because so many homeowners will … Read More
f you are looking to reduce your environmental footprint, changing your home is the best place to start. By making small changes to your home’s features, you can optimize your HVAC systems and other appliances. The most energy efficient homes start with these best practices: Seal Your Windows: When your windows are not sealed properly, air can escape and hike … Read More
It can be frustrating moving into a new apartment when there’s no air conditioning or heating system, particularly when you’re in the middle of either of Summer or Winter. If you’ve lived in a house for most of your life, you could be used to an outdoor HVAC unit, which heats and cools the entire house. However, if you’re moving … Read More
Choosing to hook up, install, and repair your HVAC system on your own may seem like a great idea to begin with. After all, the other mechanics of a house can be fixed by DIY methods. However, when it comes to your HVAC system, because of the complexity of modern units, proper training is often necessary as well as experience … Read More
While spring may be the season of rain showers, summer’s thunderstorms could certainly give it a run for its money. Unfortunately, while thunderstorms may be soothing to listen to for some, the high winds and hard rain can leave damage on American homes. Most American homes are built to endure the elements including severe storms, but over time your home … Read More
With summer at its peak, it’s important now more than ever to make decisions concerning the sun and the high heat. While it’s great to go outside and enjoy the warm weather with friends or with the kids, high temperatures can quickly turn against you if you aren’t prepared — the dog days of summer are one of the leading … Read More
Depending on the type of boiler you have, it may be difficult to keep your boiler water clean. Steam systems are typically open to the air, which results in corroding and rusting. Because of this, steam boilers are often in need of routine boiler repair. Being open to the air can cause the water to have some discoloration. However, this … Read More
Up to 75% of no-heat calls to HVAC services during the winter are related to a lack of maintenance on any one homeowner’s system. Needless to say, routine maintenance on your HVAC system is one of the best ways to ensure its proper functioning and longevity in your home. However, sometimes even when you provide proper HVAC maintenance from professional … Read More
During the summer, you may not be aware of small cracks and holes in your home. But once colder weather arrives, you’ll probably be able to feel the drafts. Up to 25% of a residential home’s heating during the winter is lost through holes and cracks you may not even notice. Drafts are the biggest foe to an energy efficient … Read More
