Staying Cool in Your New, Dream Home

Your air conditioning system plays a role in keeping the house comfortable. However, even with this crucial function, most people still neglect their AC units and only find out their system has been ailing when it completely breaks down. As a homeowner, there are several things you can do to prevent your air conditioner from malfunctioning. Here are four that you should try.  Clean the Filters and Coils Regularly Your air conditioner filters and coils are crucial components of the air conditioning system.

As a homeowner, you need to understand the importance of planning out your heating installation carefully. Being informed can help you to make the right decisions regarding the heating system you choose and the service you choose to handle your heating installation. There is unfortunately some misinformation out there when it comes to heating installation. The following are six pieces of misinformation you shouldn't believe about heating installation.  All heating units are more or less the same.

Every time you have an HVAC technician come to your home for maintenance of your HVAC system, they are going to take a careful look at everything to see what needs to be repaired. You should have your furnace serviced at the beginning of the heating season to avoid the need for emergency services during the dead of winter. In the summer months, call to have your air conditioning serviced to make sure no repairs are needed.

It's a common misconception that air conditioning systems "create" cold air, but how these systems work is far more interesting and clever. A typical residential system continually cycles the same air through your home, passing it through a cleaning filter each time. The warm air travels from your return ducts to your air handler, where the evaporator coils absorb heat (energy) and move it outside. Of course, removing heat isn't enough.

Homeowners with chimneys should have them inspected each year. In some areas, your homeowners insurance company or HOA may even require this. A chimney inspection is meant to detect problems with your chimney in order to prevent accidents such as fires, carbon monoxide poisoning, and smoke buildup in the home. But what problems, exactly, will a chimney inspector look for? Here are the key ones. Creosote Buildup Creosote is a sticky, black substance that can build up on the inside of your fireplace and chimney.

Many people know they need to call a heating repair contractor if their heater stops working. But what you may not realize is that there are other small problems your heating system may develop over the years. If you remain on the lookout for these small problems, you can call an HVAC contractor about them. In doing so, you may protect yourself from dealing with bigger heating issues down the road.

All modern HVAC systems require electrical access. While heat pumps, air conditioners, and electric heaters clearly run on mains power, even oil and gas furnaces require power for their igniters and control circuitry. Problems with your home's electrical system or inadequate service can affect your HVAC system and lead to issues. If you're installing a new HVAC system, now is the perfect time to address these issues and ensure your home's electrical service can provide enough power to run your HVAC system.