Most HVAC companies recommend having your system tuned up once a year, preferably in the fall before you turn the heat on for the coming season. Tune-ups can improve efficiency, quiet down a noisy furnace, and help you get a few more years out of your appliances. But what will the technician do during the tune-up appointment? To some extent, this depends on the type of furnace you have, how old it is, and whether you've been experiencing any problems.
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When it comes time to install AC in your home, you have quite a few options. Generally, you need to choose between installing central air-conditioning or window AC units. This article discusses the key differences between the two. It should help you decide which will be best for your property.
Window AC Units
There are many great things about window AC units. First of all, they are very convenient and easy to install.
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There are many things that you will want to do to make your home more energy efficient. One of the biggest consumers of energy in your home is the HVAC system. During the summer months, the AC is working nonstop to cool your home. When the air conditioner in your home has become old and inefficient, you will want to replace it with a more efficient system. Here are some of the best options to efficiently cool your home during the hottest days of summer:
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Plenty of homeowners are living in houses that are under-insulated but don't even know it. When you don't have the proper insulation, you can see your home overhead costs go up and won't be nearly as comfortable inside your home as you could be. The attic is the most important place to key in on for insulation since so much of your home's thermal control happens in the roof. Think of these tips below, so that you are able to get what you need out of your attic insulation:
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Many homes have a traditional HVAC system that uses ductwork to force cool air throughout your entire home. While central air systems are not bad, they have several shortcomings compared to other methods. Central AC will require a lot of dedicated space for all of the equipment, can require a lot of maintenance, and be difficult to install after a home is constructed. Mini-split air conditioning can be beneficial over central air conditioning in the following ways.
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