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Zoning has become increasingly common with residential heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems. Whether your home has a conventional HVAC system consisting of an AC system and a furnace, or if it has a dual-purpose heat pump, you may want to get it zoned. Zoning offers several benefits that make it a smart investment. The …
If your AC system constantly runs day in and day out during the summer, you might be wondering whether it’s normal. The hot temperatures associated with this time of year will obviously force your AC system to work harder when compared to other seasons. In some cases, your AC system may fail to achieve the …
Have you noticed condensation dripping from your home’s AC vents? A phenomenon known as sweating, it’s often a sign of an underlying problem. AC systems naturally produce condensation when extracting heat from the air inside your home. When warm air is exposed to a cold surface, such as AC vent, moisture may accumulate on it …
Regardless of where you live, you’ll probably experience an occasional storm. While most storms are minor and pose little or no risk to your property, others are more severe. If a severe storm makes its away across your home, it could damage your heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. Unfortunately, you can’t control the direction …
Many homeowners use ceilings fans during the summer, believing it will lower their home’s cooling costs. With the ceiling fan running, the surrounding space may feel cooler. Unfortunately, though, ceiling fans typically have little or no impact on cooling costs. They can make the surrounding space feel cooler, but they won’t alleviate the burden placed …
Is your home’s heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system ready for spring? As we transition out of winter, you can expect warmer temperatures as well as increased pollen. While there’s no way to stop the seasonal cycles of Mother Earth, you can maintain a comfortable living environment by taking a few precautions with your home’s …
AC units manufactured and sold in the United States are often labeled with SEER rating. An acronym for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio,” it’s the country’s universal standard for cooling efficiency. Unless you’re familiar with the SEER rating, though, you might be wondering what it means. Overview of SEER Rating The SEER rating is a measurement …
The heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) system plays an essential role in creating a comfortable living environment in your home. Typically consisting of either an AC unit and furnace or a dual-purpose heat pump, it allows you to control the temperature inside your home. Unfortunately, there are several common HVAC myths that lead homeowners down …
Whether you have a traditional air conditioner (AC) unit or a heat pump in your home, it probably contains refrigerant. Alternating between a gas and liquid state, it’s responsible for absorbing heat from inside your home, which in turn cools your home. However, being that refrigerant is hidden inside lines – known as refrigerant lines …
Contrary to what many homeowners believe, a bigger AC unit isn’t always better. The size of an AC unit is typically measured in British Thermal Units (BTUs). BTU refers to the amount of heat required to change the temperature of 1 pound of water – at maximum density – by 1 degree. High-BTU AC units …
