If you have an older heating system, it may be time to consider upgrades for energy efficiency and improved performance. Some of the upgrades that you may want to consider include replacing a furnace, installing a heat pump or changing your home to radiant heating. Here are some of the different heating upgrades that you may want to consider for your home for this summer: 1. Furnace Replacements and Heat Pump Installation for Better Efficiency

If you live in a climate where it gets cold during the fall and winter months, then there's a good chance your home is already equipped with either a heat pump, a furnace, or both. Often times, however, heat pumps are confused for central AC units and homeowners don't understand how they work. By having a better understanding of what a heat pump is and how these HVAC system work, you can make an informed decision regarding whether one is right for your home.

If you've been coughing, sniffling, or sneezing since the weather turned cold, you're not alone. Wintertime illness spikes have been observed for centuries, well before the arrival of modern amenities like central heating and influenza shots. But while you may take steps to protect yourself from the spread of cold and flu viruses, one illness culprit may be lingering, unseen, within your home. Dust, dirt, and pollen that collects in your HVAC ducts can be circulated throughout your home whenever your heater is turned on, making you more vulnerable to a variety of respiratory ailments.

The efficiency of your HVAC system is going to get worse over the years. In some regards, there is really nothing you can do about it. However, you can definitely minimize the loss of your systems efficiency if you practice regular maintenance. If you fail to clean your furnace, condenser, or evaporator, all of these components are going to become even less productive over time. This article focuses specifically on proper evaporator maintenance.

Whether you're preparing for a major season change, or dealing with weird weather patterns that seem to pack all four seasons into a single month, switching between heat and air conditioning (AC) can be a big challenge. Clogged up vents, dirty filters, and damaged components across the entire system can be expensive in the long run. To understand the costs and the solutions, here are a few heating and AC maintenance details.

If you live in a region where you need to have a furnace for the winter months, you will want to do what you can to keep the system fully operational and in good shape at all times. Many people find that they are advised to hire HVAC contractors to perform a yearly inspection and servicing of their furnace. Is this really needed? It sure is and here is why:

Opening up the undersink cabinet to find damp, or even worse, rotting wood is no fun. Chances are you already suspect the sink plumbing as the cause of the problem, but you wills still need to pinpoint the exact issue. The following are three reasons your cabinet could be wet, which can help you narrow down your search for the exact leak. #1: A leaking faucet A common cause of a leak under the sink is actually the faucet above.

It's no secret that a nice and tidy yard will always improve your home's curb appeal. What you might not notice is that it can also help your HVAC system remain in peak condition. Poor yard care can have as much of a negative impact on your system's overall performance as a clogged air filter or a dirty evaporator coil. Read on to learn how lawn upkeep affects your HVAC system, along with several tips for keeping your system in great shape.

Your home is bound to pick up all types of odors over the years. Most come and go with ease. Some can be easily remedied with a simple cleaning. However, odors in your air ducts are a true headache. They are hard to clean and the only come out when the air is blowing. Furthermore, when you aren't running your AC or heat for extended periods, the odor can worsen because it is confined in such a tight space.

Air conditioners are designed to cycle on and off. They kick on for a while, bring the temperature of your room down to the setting on the thermostat, and then turn off again until the temperature rises a little. If your air conditioner is running constantly instead of turning on and off, then this is a sign that something is wrong. Here's a look at some common causes of constantly running AC units.