2015

3 Options For Keeping Your Wedding Guests Cool

A wedding is supposed to be a joyous occasion, but guests that get overheated can be disgruntled. If you are planning to get married during the warm summer months, then thinking about air conditioning options for your wedding tent can be beneficial. Here are three options for keeping your wedding guests cool that you should consider if you plan to have a tent for your outdoor wedding. 1. Indirect Fired Air Conditioning Unit…

Looking For A New Heating System? Two Baseboard Options You Shouldn't Overlook

If you’ve been considering installing a new furnace or other heating source in your home, you may be wondering about your options. In fact, you might even have dismissed baseboard heating as inefficient and outdated. The truth is, baseboard heating can be just as efficient as most other heating options. The best way to get the most from a baseboard heating system is by working with a skilled HVAC contractor who understands how to optimize your floor plan.…

Find The Right Sleep Temperature

A recent study showed that forty percent of adult Canadians suffer from some sort of sleep disorder involving at least three episodes of insomnia a week. Many took more than 30 minutes to fall asleep, woke up at least 30 minutes early, and stayed awake for more than 30 minutes in the night. Although there are many causes of insomnia, the temperature of your bedroom may be what is keeping you awake.…

Simple Ways To Drive Down Your Cooling Costs This Summer

Air conditioners use a lot of electricity, which means that cooling the home can be a major expense for many homeowners in the hot summer months. These simple tips will help you drive down your cooling costs by reducing the burden on your air conditioner.  Switch to Energy Efficient Light Bulbs 90% of the energy produced by incandescent light bulbs is actually heat, not light. Switching to energy efficient bulbs can reduce your cooling costs by reducing the amount of heat you produce to keep your home well-lit.…

Avoid These 4 Common Air Conditioning Mistakes

When the temperatures rise, all you want to do is sit inside with the air conditioner on full blast. Unfortunately, there could be problems with using your AC that you might not realize until you are suffering through heat during a 100-degree day. Here are some air conditioning mistakes to avoid so it is always working effectively: Running Your Air Conditioner Constantly Your air conditioner is not meant to be run 24 hours a day.…

3 Guidelines For Air Conditioner Maintenance

Keeping your air conditioner maintained is very important when you want to keep your bills low and your comfort high. With this in mind, you will need to be sure that you are able to get the help that you need for your HVAC system. Keeping your air conditioner in tune will help you to keep your home in the best thermal condition, while preventing problems that will give you headaches and cost you money.…

Troubleshooting Steps To Take Before Calling A Professional For Furnace Repair

If you have recently purchased a vintage home, or inherited an older home, you may have a furnace as part of your home appliance list. A furnace can be tricky for some people to navigate, especially when there is a possible issue. There are a few troubleshooting steps you can take with your furnace that will familiarize you with the system and help you fix some issues before calling a professional for furnace repair.…

Choosing A Filter For Your Furnace

Staying up on changing your filter is important. A severely clogged filter can reduce your furnace efficiency by up to 15%. By reducing the air that flows into your furnace, a dirty filter will make your furnace take longer than it should to heat your house. This, in turn, will make your furnace use more gas than it should have to in order to heat your house. Furthermore, the more your furnace runs, the more wear and tear your furnace incurs.…

Allergies Acting Up? It Might Be Time To Clean Your Ducts

The air inside your house should be a refuge that allows you to find relief from your allergies. A hypoallergenic filter can help with this, but a filter will only clean the air flowing into your furnace. Any allergens that collect in your ducts themselves will not be cleaned out by the filter. Instead, allergens can build up inside your ducts and cause breathing problems. If you suspect that your ducts are not as clean as they should be, it may be time to call in professional duct cleaners.…