HVAC Tips
Heating Hacks: 7 Smart Tips to Stay Cozy & Save Money This Winter
When the nights get longer and the temperatures drop, keeping your home warm during the heating season becomes top priority. But that doesn’t mean you have to let your energy bills skyrocket. These tried-and-true “heating hacks” can help your furnace or heat pump run better, last longer, and cost less to operate. 1. Upgrade to…
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Furnace for Winter: 4 Essential Tips
As the crisp air settles in and the first frost kisses the ground, there’s one thing on every Seattle homeowner’s mind: staying warm. Winter is a season of cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and long evenings by the fire, but it can quickly turn stressful if your furnace isn’t ready for the chill. Imagine waking up…
Read MoreFirst-Time Homeowner HVAC Checklist: Keep Your Home Comfortable Year-Round
Owning a home means keeping it cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. Learning the basics of HVAC care will protect your investment and prevent unexpected breakdowns. 1. Know Where Your System Controls Are Take time to find and understand: Thermostat settings and programming features. Breaker switches controlling your heating and cooling units.…
Read MorePreparing Your Furnace For Fall
As the fall season approaches, it’s time to ensure your home’s heating system is ready to tackle the upcoming winter chill. Regular HVAC maintenance is essential in preventing breakdowns, providing energy efficiency, and extending the lifespan of your furnace. Whether you need HVAC repair services, HVAC cleaning, or a local HVAC service and repair, here’s…
Read MoreShould You Consider A Residential HVAC Maintenance Plan
Your HVAC equipment is like your car and needs regularly scheduled tune-ups to maintain optimal condition. This includes replacing filters, changing belts, checking charges, lubricating bearings, etc. The benefits of an HVAC maintenance plan are that it helps lower cooling and heating bills due to more efficient operation and improves your home’s air quality. It…
Read MoreWhat Are The Ten Most Common Furnace Problems
If you are facing common furnace problems & your Furnace is not working? The answer is simpler than you would expect. According to HVAC experts, almost 75% of no-heat calls are due to a lack of maintenance by the homeowner. Most homeowners don’t have a clue as to what they should be doing to maintain the…
Read MoreWhat Temperature Should I Set My Air Conditioner In Summer
So, what temperature should you set the air conditioner in summer? Recently, we’ve had one of our hottest summers in 140 years of recording temperatures. In fact, while 59.9 degrees Fahrenheit was the 20th-century average thermometer reading, the reading for June 2019 has averaged 1.71 degrees above that. Luckily, we have air conditioning to shelter…
Read MoreWhy Is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water
Is your air conditioner leaking water all of a sudden? Over 100 million homes in the United States have air conditioning. For the most part, they’re scattered over the southern part of the country where the heat rises to its hottest. In some cases, many HVAC systems and air conditioners leak water inside and outside…
Read MoreHow To Lower Humidity In Your Home During Summer
The top three things you can do to lower the humidity in your home during the summer are Get a Dehumidifier, Take a Cold Shower, Turn on the Fans. These three things can make a big impact on reducing the overall humidity in your home today. What do you like best about summer? Sitting outside…
Read MoreAir Conditioning Sounds FAQs: Which Ones Should You Not Ignore
Over 87% of US homes have some kind of air-conditioning, and it’s a good idea to listen to your air conditioning sounds so you can notice when it makes a noise that’s unique or different. Air conditioning keeps us cool and comfortable. In fact, it is even known to have health benefits such as reduced asthma attacks and…
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