A big furnace may cause excessive temperature swings and may not keep you as warm as a smaller furnace. There are many different furnaces available such as single, two stage and two stage furnaces with variable speed blowers. These models come in both 80% and 90% efficiencies. What may be right for your home and lifestyle may not be right for your neighbor.

No-Heat Situations can be caused by a number of different problems. You could save yourself the cost of a service call by first checking that the circuit breaker is on, the switch is on to the furnace, the blower door is on correctly, and the thermostat is set to the on position and set above the room temperature. After checking all these things the heat still does not come on call us for repairs.

Our experience has proven that improperly sized equipment can cause unwanted problems such as cold, uncomfortable temperatures in your home. The right sized equipment can make the difference between enjoying your indoor comfort or wondering why you ever spent the money.

Before calling for service on your central air conditioning system be sure the circuit breaker is on to the outside unit. Check to make sure the thermostat is switched to the cooling position and that the setting is at least 2 degrees below the room temperature. Be sure that all dirty filters are replaced and humidifier dampers are closed. There may be a 5-minute delay in your thermostat so be patient. If your air conditioning still is not operating call us for service.

Operating Your Central Air System
If your central air conditioning system is properly sized don’t wait until 4:00O’Clock in the afternoon to turn it on. Properly sized air conditioning is sized to maintain temperature and humidity levels. If you wait until it is HOT in your house a properly sized air conditioning system could take hours to cool to a comfortable temperature. If temperatures are going to be above 80 degrees set your thermostat at a comfortable level and leave it there.

Dry air damage does not stop there. When heated air isn't humidified, it causes walls and ceilings to crack. Wood floors and trim separate. Dry air shrinks the framing around doors and windows, resulting in gaps that let in cold air from the outside, making your home less energy efficient.

Dry air causes more than discomfort
The American Society of Otolaryngology reports that it is important to prevent an overly dry environment because it makes people more susceptible to infection. Increasing the humidity in your home helps eliminate the dry air that can irritate and inflame the respiratory passages in the nose and throat, and can relieve the discomforts of colds and the flu.

Protect your home and its furnishings
When heated air is not humidified, it causes walls and ceilings to crack. Wood floors and trim separate. Dry air shrinks the framing around windows and doors resulting in gaps that let in cold air from the outside. Expensive electronics equipment can fall victim to static electric charges, requiring pricey repairs or replacement.

Did you know that most people spend 90% of their time indoors? And that indoor air may be more polluted than the air outdoors? In even the cleanest homes, the air can be laden with dust, pollen and other harmful contaminants. Polluted air can contribute to headaches, lung irritation, fatigue and other long term conditions.

Allergy Sufferers
Hay fever and seasonal allergies can ruin a person’s quality of life, forcing sufferers to take a regimen of drugs just to control the effects of pollen on their system. A whole-house, high-efficiency air cleaner can clean the air in the entire home, making it easier to sleep. They wake up rested and refreshed instead of groggy and stuffed up.

Could your home be making you sick?
Indoor air pollution is now listed by the Environmental Protection Agency, as the forth-greatest environmental threats to Americans. One of the favorite places for indoor molds to grow is within the heating and air conditioning system and ductwork. These mold spores can cause eye irritation, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, nasal and sinus congestion, and more.

Dirty air ducts can cause allergies as well as stale odors in your home. Over time, pollutants, mold and bacteria from dirt, pollen, tobacco smoke, pet hair and dust mites collect in the duct work of your home heating and cooling system. Every time your furnace or air conditioner is turned on, these particles are blown through the vents and spewed into the air you breathe. 

Could your home be making you sick?
Indoor air pollution is now listed by the Environmental Protection Agency, as the forth-greatest environmental threats to Americans. One of the favorite places for indoor molds to grow is within the heating and air conditioning system and ductwork. These mold spores can cause eye irritation, runny nose, sore throat, sneezing, nasal and sinus congestion, and more.

An average water heater will last between 10 and 15 years. As it gets older, sediment builds up in the bottom of the tank. For every 1/2 inch of sediment, it costs you 70% more fuel to heat the water. For this reason, it may be a good idea to replace that water heater before it leaks all over the basement. A simple check of the serial number can tell you how old your heater is.

Water Heater Maintenance
It is recommended to drain about 5 gallons of water off the bottom of the tank every month. This will remove some of the sediment from the tank allowing the water to heat easier and faster, reducing operating costs. It will also help to prolong the life of the water heater.

Increased Safety
The American National Standards Institute has increased the safety standards on all new water heaters. A new combustion technology has been adopted by all your water heater manufacturers that resists the ignition of flammable vapors outside of the water heater. You water heaters have never been safer.

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Many homes have common problems which may go undetected by the homeowner, causing high energy bills and energy leakage.

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