Improving My Business 7 July 2018 What To Do When Heating Fails In The Middle Of The Night Waking up shivering is not a good thing when you set your heating thermostat before you went to bed. If you wake up shivering and feeling cold, there is a good likelihood that your heater is not running appropriately. During the day when you are heading off to work and the kids are headed to school, you will be able to deal with this much easier. When it is the middle of the night, everyone waking up due to being cold is much harder. 29 May 2018 Duct Cleaning Will Improve Your Air Quality There are many things that can influence the quality of the air in your home. If you have household members that suffer from hay fever or allergies, you have probably tried everything. From constantly dusting and vacuuming, to using air purifiers and humidifiers, the struggle can be constant. Unfortunately, many people don't realize how important the HVAC system is to the quality of air inside their home. Even if you do your part to clean inside your rooms, they could be getting dusty as soon as you turn the AC or heat on. 17 April 2018 3 Simple DIY Heat Pump Maintenance Tips That Will Help You Save Having maintenance and repairs done to your HVAC system can be costly. If you do not have proper maintenance done to the heat pump, this can lead to costly repairs that require professional help. Therefore, you will want to know how to do some of the maintenance of your HVAC on your own. Here are some DIY heat pump maintenance tips that will help you save on maintenance and repairs: 23 January 2018 How To Shut Down Your Furnace HVAC work can definitely be intimidating. Homeowners are usually a little overwhelmed by the gas components of their HVAC system. That is, they might be skeptical to work on certain appliances, because they aren't familiar with different shut down and safety procedures when it comes to working with gas lines. In reality, most serious electric and gas work within your HVAC system does need to be professionally done. However, some simple repairs and cleaning can be easily done by homeowners, even if they have little to no experience with HVAC. 23 January 2018 How To Insulate Your Boiler Ducts Is your boiler losing heat efficiency? Does it seem like you have to run your boiler more, but the air still isn't getting as hot as it should? There are obviously a number of possible causes for reduced boiler efficiency. Regardless of what is causing your problem, you are going to suffer from higher utility bills during the winter, if you do not fix the issue. One surefire way to improve the efficiency of your boiler is to tape and insulate the air ducts coming out of it. 5 December 2017 The Four Most Commonly Asked Questions About Furnace Replacement When it comes to furnace replacement, many people have lots of questions. This simply has to do with the fact that replacing the furnace is a pretty big investment, so it's reasonable to want to ensure that you are making the right choice. Here are the four most commonly asked questions and the answers behind them: How Long Will the Furnace Last? First off, you should know that the furnace should last up to 15 years. 24 October 2017 Furnace Not Ready For The Cold Season? Get Started By Checking Your Air Filter Although the winter season can be mild in some places, cold snaps can occur at any given time. If your furnace isn't ready for the cold weather, it could quit just when you need it the most. For instance, the blower motor or fan can give out if your furnace is too dirty or clogged with debris. You can take small preliminary steps to get your furnace ready for winter by beginning with the air filter. 24 September 2017 Troubleshooting Uneven Heating And Cooling No matter the season, your home's HVAC system works to make the interior of your home comfortable to live in. However, for a variety of reasons, both your heating and cooling systems can suffer from uneven distribution. Not only can this leaving you shivering in the winter and sweating in the summer, but it can also increase your energy bills as your central heating and cooling units work harder and more often to maintain a constant temperature. «« « 1 2 3 4 » »» About Me I have always been one of those people who loves saving money because I love stability. I realized a few years ago that my home expenses were all over the map because of how much I used my heater and air conditioner. I wanted to do something to cut down on expenses, so I started thinking carefully about ways to improve my usage. I talked with my power company and an HVAC contractor, and they did a lot of research regarding my home and my expenses. They found ways that I could scale back, and it really helped to shave a little off of my monthly expenses. This blog is all about saving money through careful HVAC usage. Search Archive 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Tags 2018 Improving My Business