Save Money With Smart Thermostats If you’re relieved that the high cooling bills from the summer are over, don’t get too comfortable. With winter approaching, be prepared to shift energy expenses to keep your house warm during the cold months. Luckily, there is an easy solution that won’t break the bank – install a smart…
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Did you know that indoor air quality (IAQ) can affect the performance of your HVAC system? Dirt, dust, pollen, excess moisture, and other pollutants can cause your furnace and AC to run less efficiently, which results in higher energy bills and reduced comfort. It’s a given that poor IAQ can also affect your family’s health,…
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Knowing When to Install a New Air Conditioner No time is a good time to have to replace your Air Conditioner, but hands-down, the middle of summer is the worst. But face it, the average lifespan of an air conditioning system is about 15-20 years for a more modern, energy-efficient unit and 10-12 years for…
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Heat Pumps Work Year Round Heat pumps have become a popular HVAC option for homeowners, but a common misconception is that they are only used to heat your home. That’s an incorrect assumption as heat pumps can also efficiently cool your home during the hot Ohio summer months. In fact, heat pumps are quite effective…
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What to look for when installing a new AC Whether you’re replacing your existing AC or figuring specs for a new build, it’s important that you select the right cooling system for your house. If the system is too small and doesn’t have enough power and capacity, your house will always feel too warm, and…
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Humidity Control in Your Home When you think of humidity, the first thing that comes to mind is probably damp, stagnant summer air that makes you feel clammy and sweaty. Excess humidity can cause a lot of problems inside your home such as encouraging the growth of mold and mildew which, left untreated, can lead…
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Allergy Control Starts With Indoor Air Quality The arrival of spring weather doesn’t offer relief from allergies. Pollen from spring’s budding trees is replaced by grass pollen and warm, humid weather invites mold, resulting in continued misery for those who suffer from seasonal allergies. In addition to self-care and steps you are taking indoors to…
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What is air balancing and why is it important? If you are experiencing hot and cold spots in your home, you may need air balancing. Air balancing is important because it ensures an even flow of warm and cool air throughout your home, eliminates drafts, and saves energy because you aren’t overheating or over-cooling certain…
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How to reduce energy bills in the summer What’s not to love about summer? Well, for starters, higher energy bills. Summers in Central Ohio can be hot and humid, especially during July and August, and to stay comfortable, we frequently need to crank the AC. Shutting off the AC during the day usually isn’t an…
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Why is my AC Blowing Hot Air? The worst-case scenario on a blistering hot day is to have warm air blowing from your vents. A quick check outdoors may reveal that cool air is coming out of the fan of your outdoor AC unit — which should not be happening. The wrong step to take…
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