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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 …
Does your AC unit produce a funky or otherwise unpleasant odor when it’s running? Known as dirty sock syndrome – because of the odor’s uncanny resemblance to dirty socks – it’s a common problem encountered by homeowners. While some homeowners may simply try to mask the bad odor with air fresheners or scented candles, a …
How clean is the air inside your home? Even if it looks relatively clean, there’s probably a significant amount of dust, dirt, germs and other forms of particulate matter floating about. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) even says that the air in a typical U.S. home is 200% to 500% more polluted than outdoor air. …
Does your AC unit constantly trip your home’s circuit breaker when it’s running? The circuit breaker, of course, is an important safety mechanism in modern homes and businesses. It’s designed to interrupt the flow of electricity when there’s too much current present. If the amount of current running through the circuit breaker exceeds the limit …
Your home’s heating and cooling expenses are directly influenced by how well your home traps thermal energy. If you crank up the air conditioner during the summer, only for the cooled air to leak outside your home, you can expect higher-priced utility bills. Conversely, you’ll pay more for utilities during the winter if the heated …
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 …
