Many people think that if they block one or more of the cold air returns around the home, they can make the others work even better. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. When you block any cold air return throughout your HVAC system, the whole thing has to work harder – and the results you get are nowhere near as efficient. These little vents provide a…

An occasional service call can help you be certain your HVAC system runs the way it should. If you take a few quick steps beforehand, you can ensure a safer and more efficient experience for everyone. Secure Pets For everyone’s convenience, move all pets away from the service area. Dogs and cats should be safely sequestered in a separate room. Birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other…

Your thermostat is the “brain” of your home’s heating and cooling systems. When a thermostat is accurate and efficient, it improves comfort and saves money by ensuring you spend more time at your desired temperatures. Let’s look at some of the most common thermostat types and what they offer: Mechanical Thermostat Mechanical thermostats are the most conventional kind of thermostat. They have been around for…

Freezing temperatures can wreak havoc on your home and cause lasting damage. Luckily, you can protect your property and stay more comfortable by making a few quick fixes and tweaks around the house. Change Your Thermostat Batteries Your thermostat serves as the brain of your residential HVAC system. Even an efficient, modern HVAC will see performance hiccups as thermostat batteries drain. It may read temperatures…

Winter is nearly upon us, and that means it’s time to check up on seasonal HVAC maintenance. Taking care of a few quick tasks now will help you ensure your system keeps purring all through the coldest months of the year and into a warm, toasty 2018. Take time to prepare your HVAC system for winter with these six tips: 1) Update Your Air Filter:…