Posts Tagged ‘hvac system’
Factors To Consider When Choosing An HVAC Contractor
The choice of any contractor to work on your home or business premises should be based on more than clever advertising. This is particularly true when choosing an HVAC contractor, since they’ll be working on probably the main physical investment in your home — your cooling and heating system. These complex systems contain electrical and…
Read MoreHow a Zoning System Can Benefit Your Collinsville Area Home
The typical home has an HVAC system that is controlled by one thermostat, which makes it quite difficult to maintain whole-house comfort, even temperatures and reasonable energy bills. If this sounds familiar to you, read on to see if a zoning system can solve these issues in your Collinsville area home. Zoning System Benefits It’s…
Read MoreWhen Shopping for Air Cleaners, Understand These Labels
Looking to breathe a little more easily? Air quality can make a big difference in the health and comfort of everyone in the house. Air cleaners advertise a host of often confusing options and ratings. Understanding these labels is the key to buying a system that fits your needs without paying for features you may…
Read MoreA Heat Pump Tuneup Can Extend the Life of Your Heating and Cooling System
Your heating and cooling system is designed to shield you from both bone-chilling winter weather and hot, humid summer temperatures year after year, with little or no complaint. The better it works, the less you think about it. Unfortunately, if neglected for too long, your heat pump will begin to lose efficiency, and you’ll start…
Read MoreWhat Are You Looking for in a Ventilation System? Some Suggestions to Guide You
The purpose of a whole-house ventilation system is to circulate outside air into the home so there’s good air quality. Four qualities that you should look for in a ventilation system include: 1) that it’s not intrusive on your lifestyle; 2) has simple controls; 3) creates good air distribution in your house; and 4) filters…
Read MoreAir Filter Shopping: What’s the Best Choice for Your Illinois Metro East Home?
Is it time to replace the air filter in your forced-air HVAC system? The air quality inside your home can be negatively impacted by a dirty or clogged filter. Energy efficiency is also adversely affected, and your cooling or heating equipment will have to work harder to force air through a dirty filter. When air…
Read MoreReady for a Zoning System? Some Questions That Can Help You Decide
Are you experiencing comfort issues in your Alton, Glen Carbon or Hamel home? Are you finding it difficult to keep all areas of your home comfortable? You don’t have to suffer any long: a zoning system may be the perfect solution for your home and family. With a traditional system, you have one thermostat that’s…
Read MoreIf You’re Concerned About Conservation, Start Small With These Energy- and Resource-Saving Tips
Most of us agree that minimizing our impact on the environment is a good thing. If you’re looking to do your part and shrink your environmental footprint, consider the following energy- and resource-saving tips. Air leak sealing. Most homes, old and new, have many air leaks. These air leaks allow warm air to infiltrate in…
Read MoreTry the Whole-House Approach With Your Home Comfort Systems
With winter around the corner, it’s time to take a look at your home comfort systems to make sure that you are getting the most out of them. Your entire house is an energy system with parts that depend on one another. If one part of your system is flawed, the others will suffer the…
Read MoreDon’t “Tax” Your HVAC System (Get an A/C Tune-Up!)
Spring has sprung, and we know what that means! Flowers, showers, and, the most important thing to remember of all … HVAC tune-ups!
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