7 Burning Furnace Questions You Need Answered
Your furnace is the powerhouse behind your home’s heating system and essential to day-to-day comfort. From cold, rainy spring days to snow and ice storms in the winter, it’s critically important to have a reliable furnace. The last place you want to be on a winter day is stuck inside without a properly working furnace. What Are the Different Types of Furnace? When it comes to heating your home, there are two common heating systems: forced air or radiant heat. 1. Forced Air Systems – This is the most popular type of HVAC system; [...]
Air Conditioning: What You Need To Know As a Homeowner
Central air conditioning has been improving the quality of our lives for well over 100 years. Air conditioning is a system for conditioning the humidity, ventilation, and temperature to maintain a cool atmosphere in warm conditions. We all know that air conditioning has been helping us keep our cool for generations, but there’s a little bit more to it than that. Types of AC Units There is not a one-size-fits-all solution for air conditioning. There are 8 different types of AC units depending on your space, budget, and energy consumption. Central Air Conditioner - If [...]
7 Ways to Save Money on Your Air Conditioning Bill This Summer
Nothing feels worse than feeling like you’re living in a pressure cooker. Except maybe that bill that comes at the end of the month. The cost of cooling a home in the middle of summer is astronomical. Especially in some of the hottest areas of the country where cooling costs are easily a few hundred dollars per month. Luckily, there are a few ways to save money on air conditioning by helping your air conditioner to run better, which will save you a little cash throughout the summer. These low-cost (or no-cost) tips keep [...]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Air Conditioner Repairs
On a southern summer day, your central AC unit is your lifeline. To prevent your home from becoming too warm and toasty, it’s important to be aware of the most common air conditioner repairs to keep you and your family comfortable when the temperatures start to rise. Common AC Repairs for Homeowners Many of the common air conditioner repairs among Kentucky and Indiana homeowners stem from these symptoms: The unit won’t turn on at all or will only hum with no fan function. Odd and loud noises or vibration while running. Blowing weak air [...]
What Is a SEER Rating? Air Conditioner Efficiency Explained
Maintaining a balanced home comfort level is more complex than just hitting a few buttons on your thermostat. When it comes to making investments to improve the quality of your living space, it can be hard to balance your budget while trying to be energy efficient, all at the same time. With summertime surfacing for the states of Kentucky and Indiana, homeowners are gearing up to make sure their AC units are in proper working order. Summers in this region of the country mean both heat and humidity, and it’s critical to be prepared. [...]