Do you know how to tell the efficiency of an HVAC air filter? The easiest way to tell is by its MERV rating. That's why you need to understand what MERV is and what the differences are between the different ratings.
Humidity, you can live with it and you can’t live without. But when it comes to humidity levels inside your home, you might be surprised how it important it really is. If you’re not sure what the right humidity level for your home is, read on to learn why humidity is important and how to gauge how much is too much.
The cold winds of winter have arrived and the heater is running full blast. Then, something happens. It stops working or is blowing cold air. What do you do? Here are six things you can do before calling an HVAC professional.
Winter is just around the corner, and it’s time to turn on the heat. If you're like most homeowners, you too have a love-hate relationship with your furnace. While you love the cozy warmth, you definitely don't like its drying effects.
Read on to learn how your heater and humidifier work together to keep you comfy during the winter months.
As winter draws in and the weather gets colder, you want to be able to turn on your heater and have it blow warm, comforting air into your space. If this doesn’t happen and it blows cold air, this can be incredibly frustrating and disconcerting. It may even require calling in an HVAC professional to help with the problem.
There are many reasons why your HVAC system might be blowing cold air. A few of these are listed below.
Mold can grow virtually anywhere, and that makes it scary to homeowners. One place it can grow is in your AC system. Being exposed to mold is not good, and you should take steps to get rid of it if you have it and prevent it as well.
Exposure to just a little bit of mold can lead to a number of symptoms, depending on how sensitive you are. Some of those symptoms include sneezing, coughing, wheezing, red eyes, a runny nose, a sore throat, or itchy eyes.
Summer is heating up and hopefully; your HVAC system is cooling your home down. Make sure your HVAC unit keeps functioning correctly and cost-effectively by performing a little preventative maintenance. These five easy steps should keep your air conditioner running and your energy costs low.
