The humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a ideal temperature. The AC starts up automatically. But, even after your air conditioner operates, your home still feels moist and clammy. That’s not very comfortable. It can be frustrating when [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new air conditioning system or furnace can be stressful. If you want to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's natural to focus on models with extremely high efficiency ratings. Surely the most efficient system will provide the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? [Continue Reading ]
Summer heat waves can push your air conditioner to the edge. As temperatures in rise, many homeowners notice rising energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. People often think the AC is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play a major role in cooling [Continue Reading ]
What is Used to Determine the Cost of an HVAC System Replacement? If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost for your home, you've probably noticed one thing right away: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary quite a bit. Why is that? So, what's the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't [Continue Reading ]
Many homeowners think power surges are limited to lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it's far from the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create power surges inside your home. These surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems rely on [Continue Reading ]
Warm weather arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel humid in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but the downside is this can [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One driving rainstorm, rising groundwater or several days of steady rainfall can cause water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever had to clean up a flooded basement before, you know how pricey and stressful the process can be. Seasonal weather [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is an exciting time in . Milder days and blooming flowers are a much-needed change from the chilly and gloomy winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You may also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
Spring is an exciting time in . More comfortable days and new flowers are a welcome change from the chilly and gloomy winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells damp and [Continue Reading ]
