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Why Does My Air Conditioner Smell?

May 12, 2014

On a hot day, the first thing you do when you return to a warm, stuffy home is switch on the air conditioner to circulate some cool air. However, there is nothing relaxing or comfortable about cool air carrying a strong odor that eventually spreads throughout your home. If you ever find yourself asking “why does my air conditioner smell?” then find the odor that best matches yours below. Common Odors First, be certain that the smell is coming from your air conditioning vents and that the source of the foul odor isn’t something

5 HVAC Danger Signs You Should Not Ignore

May 1, 2014

Your HVAC system is designed to make your home comfortable and livable, but sometimes things go wrong…horribly wrong. Aging, lack of maintenance, poor installations, and pure bad luck contribute to potentially dangerous malfunctions that should be fixed immediately. If you see any of these signs, please take the appropriate action! Here are 5 danger signs you should not ignore: The Sign: Rotten Egg Smell What it is: You’ve probably heard of this one before and, yes, it’s dangerous. If you smell rotten eggs and do not actually have rotten eggs in your house, then you have

How Does Geothermal Heating Work?

April 28, 2014

During the day, the Sun naturally heats up the Earth. The surface and underneath becomes heated directly from the solar heat. A geothermal system can harness the Earth’s temperature and distribute heat and air conditioning throughout your home. Geothermal heating systems have their pros and cons, but in the end becomes one of the most ideal heating systems of the lot. So how does geothermal heating work? The Breakdown Geothermal heating systems function because of the Earth’s natural heat resources. The ground will absorb about 50% of the Sun’s energy and is naturally absorbed into the

How to Keep Your House Cool in the Summer

April 17, 2014

Spring is officially here and when the heat hits, it hits hard! In order to keep your house cool this summer, there are some steps you can take to minimize energy costs and increase the efficiency of your air conditioning system. Some of them are unit related, but there are also steps to keep your house cool using common household items. Here are 4 ways to keep your house cool in the summer: Maintain your AC system Although it sounds obvious, it’s worth mentioning. Maintaining your system means that we (or you) perform the following maintenance:

How to Save on Your Air Conditioning Bills This Spring and Summer

March 18, 2014

Spring will be here in a few days, and, believe it or not, the days of lemonade on the porch are just around the corner! After this winter that won’t seem to go away, the heat will be a welcome change, but how do you keep your home from getting too hot, and your energy bills from becoming too costly? There are some steps you can take to minimize energy costs and increase the efficiency of your air conditioning system. Some of them are unit related, but there are also steps to keep your house cool using common household items.

How to Save Money on Your Electric Bill in the Winter

February 16, 2014

We have all been there: no heat in the dead of winter; or no air conditioning in the boiling heat. This winter we’ve seen a few storms already and the season isn’t over yet. Between the ice, snow, and freezing rain, there are numerous reasons to run your heating system. In order to keep yourself comfortable, you may run your heating systems at the max to keep your home at a constant temperature; however, there are a few things you can do to save money on your energy bill. So we’ve compiled some tips on how to save money on

HVAC Facts and Statistics

January 25, 2014

Because we love HVAC so much, here’s a list of HVAC facts and statistics that you should consider (some of them will save you money): Turning Your Thermostat Back can save you up to 1% for each degree you set it back if you leave it for 8 hours. So, if you set it back 10º when you go to work, you could save 10% on your heating/cooling bill. Setting it back will cause your HVAC system to run less, saving you money in the long-run. 41.5% of Energy Consumption Goes to Heating in the average

Furnace Maintenance Tips

November 25, 2013

Winter is here and it’s here to stay for a few months. The best way to stay warm is to stay indoors, so it’s time to ensure your heating system stays functioning. Many heating systems in PA are furnaces, and in order to keep them up and running, they require yearly maintenance. If your furnace shuts off for seemingly no reason at all, or is malfunctioning/inefficient, it may be a 10-second fix; however, it may also be something serious. Here are some quick furnace maintenance tips to keep your furnace up and running throughout the entire winter.

When To Clean Your Air Ducts

September 11, 2013

In order to perform at the highest efficiency, your home needs to have a properly installed and maintained HVAC system. For example, in the winter you’ll want a furnace or boiler to function, along with thermostats, air ducts, and vents. If one of these components fails to do its job, you, your home, and your wallet will suffer. Most people always assume that their furnace or boiler is the beginning, end, and everything in between; however, this is not always the case. If your air ducts are beginning to clog up, they will in turn work less efficiently. Without proper

Getting Your Home Ready for Fall

August 29, 2013

The summer season is ending and we are soon approaching fall and winter. With these seasons comes the cold weather and you don’t want to find out you’re without heat when it’s too late! Keeping your heat system serviced and repaired is more than just a suggestion in our eyes. Since you don’t use your heating system until it’s cold, you have no idea if it will actually turn on or not. Most people don’t understand that when you don’t use the system for so long it will put an extreme strain on it when the time comes to crank

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