Why Does My AC Smell Like Unwashed Socks?
Follow us below as we look more into dirty sock syndrome.
A Reminder: Don’t Allow Any Heating Repairs to Linger at the End of the Season
Please don’t brush heater warning signs aside just because warm weather will soon settle in.
Was This the Final Summer for Your AC? Some of the Signs
We’re here to help you make the right choice for your AC at the end of the summer.
New Furnace Installation? A Few Things to Know
Furnaces have special requirements, and there are a few important points to know about installation.
Air Conditioning Repair Needs to Take Care of in the Spring
The spring weather is so pleasant that, chances are, your air conditioning system is not something you think much about. Because you’re not running your air conditioning system frequently, it may seem as though you can put off AC repair for a while longer.
How Long Will I Have to Wait for Furnace Installation?
When you find out you need a new furnace, it may be frustrating. But as it turns out, a new furnace can actually save you a whole lot of money each month. Most older furnaces consume a lot of energy because the parts wear down so much.
The Two Types of Sump Pumps
If you’ve ever had to deal with flooding in your home, you know just how much damage it can lead to. Replacing worn carpet and flooring is costly enough, not to mention the fact that you may ruin priceless irreplaceable belongings if the flooding gets too out of control.
How Much Water Does a Leaky Faucet Waste?
Most people would agree that leaky faucets are annoying. Despite the widespread agreement on that point, however, far too many people simply ignore leaky faucets rather than having them fixed. The general attitude is that while a leaky faucet is mildly inconvenient, it doesn’t have any significant or lasting impact, and is therefore easy to dismiss.
Do Gas Furnaces Pose Any Serious Safety Risks?
Gas furnaces, well, any gas-burning system really, work with some pretty dangerous materials every time they start up. Byproducts of the combustion of natural gas include some extremely toxic gases, like carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. The reason this isn’t a big deal most of the time is that gas furnaces are designed to safely dispose of these materials before they can harm anyone.
How Does a Reversing Valve Work in a Heat Pump?
Many times, customers will ask why a heat pump can provide both heating and cooling while an air conditioner can’t. There’s a simple answer to this: a component called a reversing valve; heat pumps have them and air conditioners don’t. It may seem a little crazy that this one component can make such a big difference, but understanding what the reversing valve does can help make it clear. First, let’s take a quick look at how a heat pump works.