Learning About HVAC Filters 6 July 2016 Three Tips For Reducing Wear And Tear On Your AC System Because an AC unit is mechanical in nature, it has a lot of moving parts that can wear out over time. The harder your system has to run, the more you have to worry about your system wearing out as time goes by. In order to keep your system running at the optimum level and to save money on repair costs, you need to take steps to reduce the load on your system. 5 July 2016 How To Use Your Thermostat To Reduce Cooling Costs When the temperatures climb, it may be tempting to turn your AC unit down as much as you can, but if you have to bundle up in long-sleeve shirts and blankets just to stay warm, then you are spending more than you should to keep your home cool. While it is tempting to turn your home into an arctic oasis, small adjustments to your thermostat setting can have a drastic effect on cooling costs. 4 July 2016 Need To Replace Your HVAC System's Air Filter? Know The Different Types One of the easiest things that you can do to maintain your HVAC system is to replace the air filter regularly. This vital part of the system is what keeps all dust and debris from traveling through your home when the HVAC system is in use. While replacing the air filter is a relatively simple process, you may not be aware of all the options you have when selecting one. Here are 4 types of air filters you'll find at your local home improvement store. 30 June 2016 AC Systems: Repair Vs. Optimization Sometimes you can have an AC system that does not seem to be running at its optimal level. It could, for example, run all the time, or you could see your cooling costs climb without a corresponding climb in temperatures. You might think that you have no choice but to have your system repaired. In some cases, however, you might be able to improve the function of your system and lower your costs simply by taking steps to optimize the function of your system. 30 June 2016 3 Easy Ways To Ease The Financial Strain Of Staying Cool This Summer One of the only downsides of summer is the high energy costs that come with keeping your house cool enough to be comfortable, especially if you live in an area with really hot or humid summers. Here are a few easy ways that you can ease the financial strain of keeping your home cool this summer. Invest In Trees & Leafy Plants Your house is warmed up and gets hot inside when the sun hits your roof and your windows. 28 June 2016 Signs That Your Hot Water Tank Might Be Going Bad As a homeowner, you want to make sure that you do your best to keep an eye on your hot water tank so you can spot signs of trouble as they appear. To help you know just what it is that you should look for, take a few moments to review the following signs of hot water tank trouble. Brown-Colored Water If you are noticing that the water in your house is starting to have a brown tint to it, you are going to want to figure out why. 27 June 2016 Short-Cycling In Central Air Conditioning Units: Diagnosing And Fixing The Problem When everything is working correctly, your AC unit should switch on, operate for a while, and then switch off again until the temperature rises above your thermostat setting. On a hot day, this might happen a few times per hour, and on a cooler day, it may happen only once every few hours. On any day, however, your AC unit should not be turning on and off every minute or two. «« « 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 » »» About Me Hello, I am Clint. My site will cover all of the different components filtering the air in your home. HVAC equipment typically features filter elements that remove contaminants, like allergens, from your air space. The filter elements are often designed to remove a specific particle size and type. My site will talk about selecting the right type of filter element for your residence. I will also share information about installing and replacing the filters in furnaces, air conditioners and air purifying systems. Please feel free to visit my site anytime you need to learn more about this topic. Thank you for coming by. Archive 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2021 Learning About HVAC Filters