Posts Tagged ‘how it works’
Air Duct Maintenance: What You Should Know
In most homes with air conditioning units that rely on ducting, 20 to 30 percent of the air moving through the ducts is lost due to leaks, holes, or improper installation and maintenance. This means that your air conditioner has to work harder to maintain the same level of comfort, which can result in higher…
Read MoreMini Split AC Vs. Central Air, Which One is Right for You
According to the Energy Information Association, 87 percent of residences in the US have air conditioning. However, many of those homes have the wrong AC unit for their needs! When it comes time to install or replace your home’s air conditioning system, you have a lot of choices to make. How big should your system be?…
Read MoreCan a Furnace Cause Carbon Monoxide: Here is Everything You Need to Know
If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think too much about your furnace until something goes wrong. And while furnaces are typically reliable, they can occasionally cause problems, including carbon monoxide poisoning. So how can a furnace cause carbon monoxide? Let’s find out. If you’re worried that your furnace might be causing carbon monoxide…
Read MoreWhat is Crawl Space Encapsulation & Do I need it For My Home
About 15% of new homes built have a crawl space. If your home is one that has a crawl space built into it, it’s probably not an area that you visit very often and it is often thought of as dirty and creepy. However, it doesn’t have to be that way and that’s where crawl…
Read MoreIs Air Duct Cleaning What I need?
According to Energy Star, the average home is losing around 20 to 30% of the air that moves through their system in the ductwork. Which is quite a lot and makes your HVAC system very inefficient. This loss in the air is usually from things such as leaks, holes, or dirty ductwork. Which is what…
Read MoreHow to Choose an Air Conditioning Unit
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, people here in the U.S. spend around $29 billion annually running their HVAC systems. Which is quite a lot, but necessary, especially for those of us that live in hot climates such as Alabama, Arizona, and Florida. When it comes to knowing how to choose an air conditioning…
Read MoreHow an HVAC System Works
A report from the Residential Energy Consumption Survey shows that 87% of households in the U.S. have an HVAC system, however, the majority of homes don’t know how an HVAC system works. So if you’ve ever asked yourself, “how does an HVAC system work”, you’re not alone. As HVAC experts, we’ve put together this article…
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