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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 …
Are you thinking about replacing your home’s heat pump? The heat pump is an essential component of a heating, ventilation and cooling system (HVAC) system. It’s able to both cool and warm the interior of your home by “pumping” heat out of the air. During the winter, the heat pump will extract heat from the …
The furnace is an essential component of a heating, ventilation and cooling system (HVAC) system. As you may know, it’s responsible for creating warm air, which is circulated throughout your home via a blower motor and ventilation ducts. While all furnaces serve as central heating units, though, some of them use different fuel than others. …
What type of thermostat does your home’s heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system use? For decades, all residential HVAC systems relied on a non-programmable thermostat to control the interior temperature of homes. While you can still raise or lower the temperature of your home using a non-programmable thermostat, upgrading to a programmable thermostat can prove …
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 …
Have you ever touched a metal surface in your home, such as a doorknob, only to experience a light but noticeable shock? Known as static electricity, it’s a common phenomenon experienced by homeowners and their family members during the winter. As the electrical charge builds up, touching the surface allows the electrical charge to “jump” …
Space heaters offer a fast and effective way to warm individual rooms in your home without relying on a furnace or heat pump. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), however, space heaters are responsible for roughly one in three of all house fires that occur during the winter. If you’re going to use …
Although there are exceptions, most residential heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) systems use either a single-stage or two-stage furnace to produce heat. The \”stage\” of a furnace refers to its method of operation. While either a single-stage or two-stage furnace can warm your home, they aren’t necessarily the same. Whether you’re purchasing a new home …
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 …
How much money do you typically spend on utilities to heat your home during the winter? As the temperatures begin to drop in the latter part of the year, you’ll probably rely on your home’s central heating to create a warm and comfortable living space. Whether it’s powered by electricity or natural gas, though, central …
