Home air conditioning systems require refrigerant to operate efficiently and cool your home properly. But what is refrigerant and how does it cool your home? Let’s take a closer look. What is refrigerant? A refrigerant is a substance that is found in either a liquid or gas form. It absorbs heat from the air and […]
Humidity in a home can increase energy costs, cause health problems for people with breathing issues and just be generally uncomfortable. But there are ways to reduce the amount of humidity in your home that are easier than you think. Let’s look at some things you can do. Install an Air Conditioning Unit Air conditioners […]
Recently more attention has been brought to smart homes, otherwise known as homes with a Building Automation System (BAS). But what are they and what are the advantages? Let’s take a closer look. What is home automation? A smart home utilizes a BAS, which centralizes the control of the home’s heating, AC, lighting, security, ventilation […]
Your HVAC system should be routinely checked and inspected at least every other year if it’s under ten years old, and every year if it is over ten years old. Of course, there are signs that your system should be checked right away, rather than waiting for your yearly inspection. Here are some signs that […]
Asthma affects around 24 million Americans, 6 million of those being children. Even if you don’t suffer from Asthma, odds are you have some sort of reaction to airborne allergens. According to WebMD, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness in the United States. So how do you protect yourself and your family? […]
If you own a business, you know that everything is done electronically in this day and age. With technology comes electronics – expensive computers and devices that keep your business going. You’ve probably learned by now that all these electronic devices holding your precious data generate a lot of heat. To protect the core of […]
You may not realize how important it is for your family’s health to change the air filter in your home regularly. Keeping up with regular HVAC maintenance can help your system last longer and also save you from costly emergency repairs. Certain factors can affect how often you should swap out your air filter, let’s […]
Thanks to air conditioning, we have a refreshing retreat from those hot spring and summer days. It’s what keeps your family cool and comfortable…except when it’s malfunctioning. Air condition units need to have regular maintenance completed on it to ensure optimum performance. It also helps to avoid any sudden break downs where you could be […]
While there may be many YouTube videos and “how-to” articles online regarding how to refill your Air Conditioning unit with freon, it doesn’t mean that this is a good idea. Trying to do this on your own can result in not only damaging your A/C unit, but also yourself! Here are only a few of […]
Once you install a cooling system in your building, you expect to enjoy controlled temperatures. However, this may not always be the case. Occasionally, you are likely to encounter hiccups from the unit. If you are switching from a heat to air conditioning unit, here are some of the problems you are likely to face: […]