The better your home shelters you from the summer heat, the less you have to worry about summer cooling costs. In other words, the key to getting the most efficiency from your AC system is to understand how heat enters your home and then improve your home's heat defenses. A good place to start heat proofing your home is by improving the heat resistance of your roof and windows. Roofing and AC Costs
8 July 2015
During the hot summer temperatures, the last thing on your mind is your heater. However, having maintenance done duing the summer is the best way to save money. In addition, you won't have to wait for an available technician. You can usually call in the morning and have someone at your house in the afternoon, without having to pay for an emergency service call. While it would be impossible to predict every heating failure beforehand, if you want the best chance to avoid having your heater shut down in the middle of the night during the cold season, have the following routine maintenance performed before you have to turn the unit back on.
25 June 2015
The worst thing in the summer months is having a faulty air conditioning unit when you need it the most. With a few proper care techniques and general maintenance, you can better ensure that your AC unit will stay cool throughout the summer. Here are four ways to avoid common air conditioning problems. 1. An Overheated Air Conditioner If your AC unit seems to overheat when you need it the most, maybe you are over using it when you don't really need it.
22 June 2015
Swamp coolers, or evaporative coolers, are an alternative way to cool your home. They are based on the concept of evaporating air being cooler than the air surrounding it. Here are some ways to make your home less humid and move air better with a swamp cooler. Run on Days with Low Humidity Swamp coolers only work well on days with low humidity. A standard cooler only lowers room temperature 10-20 degrees, so run the unit when the humidity is 50% or lower and during the hottest times of the day.
20 June 2015
If you are tired of paying high prices for heating your home, you may be looking for some heating alternatives. Today, there are many different systems that you can choose for your home. Solar and geothermal technology can be used to reduce the energy consumption of heating systems, and things like pellet stoves can be used to supplement heating in an affordable way. Here are some unconventional heating solutions that you may want to consider to lower your energy costs:
19 June 2015
No one likes to have their AC go out in the middle of summer, but it often happens. And if this happens to your, you may need more than just simple repairs. Sometimes, upgrades and new installations mean that you will have to go without air conditioning for days or weeks. If this is when you need air conditioning, you may want to find some simple solutions to make it through any heatwaves.
17 June 2015
Your home's air conditioning is essential for keeping your home comfortable regardless of the outside temperature. Unfortunately, there are many homeowners that have a limited understanding of this part of their home, and this may result in these failing to understand some common air conditioning system problems. In particular, the following two questions are commonly asked by homeowners that are encountering issues with their units, and learning these answers may help you to address these problems before they have a chance to cause major issues for your home.
16 June 2015
