3 Tips for Improving Your Heat Distribution

If you live in an older home or apartment, deteriorating insulation, an older HVAC system, or structural damage can create problems when heating your residence. Even if you do not have the money for significant repairs to improve energy efficiency or cannot invest in a new heating system, there are ways to make your home more comfortable during the cooler months. Fix Areas of Heat Loss Old and poor-fitting doors and windows are culprits for heat loss and cold air entering your residence. [Read More]

Common Signs Of A Problem In Residential Heaters

During the cold winter months, many people rely on their home's heaters to keep the interior at a comfortable temperature. Unfortunately, a heater will not run perfectly forever. Over time, a heater may begin to have issues and need to be repaired by a certified HVAC technician. Some common signs that a residential heater is in need of repair include: Unusually High Heating Bills If you have owned your home for a few years, you probably have a pretty good idea of what your winter heating bills tend to be. [Read More]

Care For Your AC Evaporator Unit

There are two main components of an AC unit: you have the condenser unit located outside of your houses, and you have the evaporator unit located on the inside. If you have a problem with either one of these components, then your AC system will either stop working efficiently, or it will stop working at all. Knowing what to do when you have problems with your AC unit can help you to save money on AC repairs. [Read More]

What To Consider When Buying A Portable AC Unit

The best way to cool a home is with central air. However, there can be many reasons for why this might not be practical and why you may instead need to cool your home with a portable air conditioner. With many portable AC units on the market, it is necessary to choose the one that will cool your space the most effectively at the lowest cost. BTUs The degree to which your portable air conditioning unit cools an area is based in BTUs. [Read More]