If you experience trouble with your furnace, heat pump or heating system try a few simple tricks before setting up a service appointment. 1. Look to make sure that the thermostat is set in the HEAT position. 2. Check that the temperature setting on the thermostat is...
With all that's involved in buying a new home, it's easy for first-time home buyers to overlook features that aren't so visible, including the heating and cooling system. Given Dayton’s humid summers and chilly winter, though, it is important to know what kind of HVAC...
If your home's central A/C or heating system malfunctions, or doesn’t work at all, you should try to determine whether your HVAC equipment or the thermostat is the problem. Generally, it’s better if it’s a thermostat problem since that's usually a cheaper fix than something in...
Properly sizing a new residential HVAC system is of utmost importance. If the system is oversized or undersized, it will waste energy and not ideally perform. A key element of HVAC sizing is calculating its cooling and heating loads, or the needs and requirements of a home....
Your air conditioner's outdoor unit includes valuable copper in the coil, refrigerant lines and wiring. This makes it extremely vulnerable to thieves who may destroy your most expensive A/C component to harvest the copper. Protect your A/C unit from thievery with one of our...
In the Dayton area if you are in the market for a home, in addition to performing a home inspection, you should contemplate getting an HVAC system before you make a proposal. The history of an older home can be very debatable so a detailed...
On your appliances at home, you may have seen the bright yellow EnergyGuide label. If you're shopping for a new air conditioner, heat pump or another HVAC product that is part of the EnergyGuide program, you can make the most of your investment with the...
Like any complex equipment in your home, your air conditioner requires maintenance. Scheduling a spring tune-up with an HVAC company will help you keep your A/C in top form. Some of the tasks the technician performs during annual air conditioner maintenance visits require expertise and training, but others...
The condition of your gas furnace can often have a direct impact on your home's energy cost and the health of your family. Although your HVAC professional can deliver the best analysis of your system's performance, you can still estimate its condition by inspecting it periodically. Make sure your furnace is: Quiet....
Installing a geothermal heating and cooling system is an fantastic energy-efficient and money-saving way to sustain comfort in many Dayton homes. The following description outlines just a few of the benefits you can expect after installing a geothermal heating system for your home. High energy efficiency: Compared to furnaces and...