If spring cleaning is a tradition in your home, you soon may be shaking out rugs, putting away winter bedding and organizing your garage. Another item that surely should make your list is HVAC spring cleaning. You’ll help keep your cooling bills lower and HVAC system purring until summer’s end. Clean the Air Vents Clean away the dust and debris from the supply and return air vents in your home. ...
If you have perfectly even temperatures and airflow in the rooms of your home, consider yourself fortunate. The truth is, there are dozens of factors that affect airflow and heat gain/loss from room to room in every home, and every home is different. Finding the right balance of comfort and efficiency in your home is the goal, and that’s what air balancing is all about. Balancing Comfort and ...
These days, the energy efficiency of an appliance or other energy-using product is one of the top criteria that consumers consider before purchasing. Fortunately, the federal government, in a program run jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy, long ago devised the EnergyGuide label. The EnergyGuide program, along with the related Energy Star program, go a long way ...
When one of your HVAC system components breaks down, you can face a difficult decision of whether to repair or replace it. A trusted HVAC professional is your best source of advice on which is the best option for your particular situation. The following questions and answers on the topic can help you get that conversation started. Is there a simple method of weighing repair vs. replacement costs? ...
If your thermostat temperature isn’t correct, you can feel too warm or too cold and end up paying unnecessarily high energy bills. Since the thermostat controls how often your HVAC system cycles on and off, problems with how well it functions can also put extra wear and strain on your system’s costly components. If you suspect that your thermostat isn’t accurately reading the temperature in your ...
Have you noticed water pooling around your air conditioning unit? That’s an indication of a leaking air conditioner that should be fixed soonest possible. The water could damage the electronic components of your unit and your home. Let’s take a look at how water forms inside your air conditioner to understand the leaking problem better and what you can do to fix it. How Water Forms in an A/C Unit ...
It might not be your HVAC system’s fault if you feel too chilled in winter and too warm in summer. Sometimes the simplest answer to a problem is the correct one. Here is how redirecting vents could be your answer for improving comfort and saving money. Redirecting Vents Improves Efficiency Using air conditioning as an example, whenever a vent’s airflow is obstructed, you will reap fewer benefits ...
Spring often brings stormy weather to Central New Jersey, so it’s essential to be prepared in advance for high winds, heavy rain, lightning, floods or hail. In addition to having emergency supplies on hand and safeguarding your home, it’s important to take steps to protect your costly HVAC equipment from damage. You can get started with these HVAC-specific spring storm preparation tips. Worthwhile ...
Sealing air leaks is a tried and true way of making your home more energy efficient. It keeps your conditioned air from seeping out and keeps unconditioned air from infiltrating your home. Chances are, if you have a new home, it doesn’t yet require much in the way of air sealing. Over time, however, as houses settle and materials deteriorate, minute cracks and crevices will appear. As the years go ...
