We know that you might not be ready for cooler weather just yet. It’s not even fall! But the chill of winter can catch you by surprise. If you haven’t scheduled an appointment for a heating system tune-up yet, it’s time. It’s better to be prepared than to miss out.
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Make Sure that Your Heater Is Tuned Up for Cooler Weather
Monday, September 5th, 2016How Dirty AC Coils Affect Your Cooling
Monday, August 1st, 2016Wondering why your air conditioner is not operating very efficiently in the middle of the summer? There could be a number of reasons for low efficiency and poor performance from your cooling system, but one of the most common is actually something that’s relatively easy to fix. Learn about how dirty AC coils make your air conditioner run less efficiently—and what these coils are meant to do—below.
Is It Time for a Thermostat Upgrade?
Monday, July 25th, 2016Many people wait to change out their thermostats until they absolutely have to. They wait until the thermostat completely ceases to work, or until they can no longer read the display. But this means they are living with an inefficient, inconvenient thermostat for many years—decades in many cases we’ve seen.
Efficiency Matters with a New Air Conditioning Installation
Monday, June 20th, 2016Why Does Water Sometimes Leak from AC Systems?
Monday, May 9th, 2016If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Water leakage from AC systems is a common problem, and it’s one of the most common reasons homeowners call us for urgent repairs. There’s nothing quite as scary as having water leak into your home from the ceiling or from the walls, and you need this problem fixed quickly.
Is a Tankless Water Heater the Better Option?
Monday, March 28th, 2016When you’re looking for a new hot water heater, you might find a lot of buzz online about tankless units. Tankless water heaters use on-demand technology to heat up water only when you need it. Unlike tank water heaters, which keep large reservoirs of water hot all throughout the day, tankless water heaters only need to heat up water in short bursts, as needed, which is what makes them such efficient systems. But does this really make them better?
Why Is My Water Heater Making These Rumbling Noises?
Monday, January 11th, 2016There are some systems in your home you could not imagine going for one day without. And for most homeowners, the hot water heater is one of those systems. You may become alarmed when you find out that your water heater is not functioning properly, because you don’t want to have to suffer through a shower with no hot water. But rumbling noises from the water heater may have little effect on the way your unit works—for now.
What Is the Benefit of Using a Hybrid Heating System?
Monday, December 7th, 2015The cold weather is here and homeowners are using their heating systems full time once again. If you are looking at replacing your heating system in the near future, you may want to give consideration to a hybrid heating system. A hybrid heating system provides you with all the benefits a heat pump HVAC system has to offer in addition to a back-up gas furnace. Why choose this kind of system for your home in Fairfield, OH? We’ll explain more below.
Has Your Whole Home Generator Been Maintained for Winter?
Monday, November 30th, 2015Hopefully you haven’t had to use your whole-home generator in Fairfield, OH for quite a while. However, when your generator sits for long periods of time, it accrues dirt and dust, and possibly small pieces of debris, that can interfere with operation should you need your generator to run. The whole purpose of having a generator is to supply your home with the power it needs during an outage. One of the best ways to ensure your generator is up to the task is to schedule regular maintenance, and now is the perfect time to do it before the harshest winter weather comes.
Is a Heat Pump Effective Enough to Heat My Home?
Monday, November 2nd, 2015If you are in the midst of looking for a new heating system or a replacement heating system, you may have come across a heat pump. These systems have many benefits, of which we’ll explain more about below, but there is some concern about whether or not a heat pump system can provide adequate heating to a home in Fairfield, OH. It takes some explaining to understand this concern, so let us shed some light on it for you.