Understanding Your Home’s Heating System

December 5, 2014

  What is Auxiliary Heat Auxiliary heat is a heating system that works when the temperature inside a home or building drops lower than two or three degrees from what the temperature is set. Or when someone decides they are cold, and turns the thermostat up more than three degrees. Auxiliary heat is a component of heat pump systems. Heat pumps have two units, one of which is outside a home, and the other, which is the auxiliary heating system, is inside. On cold mornings, especially when the temperature gets below 32 degrees, the outdoor heat pump is very cold and would take a long time to heat up the air inside the house. The auxiliary system will kick in on these mornings to heat the home more quickly from the warmer inside unit. What is the Purpose of Auxiliary Heat The purpose of auxiliary heat is to warm up the home as quickly as possible and bring it to the desired temperature set on the thermostat. Waiting for the heat to come in from the cold heat pump on the outside of the home would take a very long time. One of the advantages of living in modern society is...

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A Thermostat Upgrade Can Save You Money!

November 28, 2014

  One of the newest types of thermostats available for homeowners is the Wi-Fi thermostat. The thermostat allows you to change your home temperature from your smart phone or from any an Internet connection. In addition, the Wi-Fi thermostat also “learns” your habits and can automatically adjust the temperature in your home based on whether you are home or not. How do Wi-Fi thermostats work?Wi-Fi thermostats are more commonly called smart thermostats. Most of us will turn our thermostats to cooler (or warmer in summer) temperatures when we are not going to be home for the day. The “smart” thermostats will provide you valuable information such as how long it will take you to get your home back to the right temperature and how much energy you are using. Some of the higher-scale models will also adjust automatically based on the humidity levels in your home.The cost of Wi-Fi thermostats Wi-Fi thermostats vary widely in price, depending on how many features they have and how intelligent they are. When you are considering a thermostat upgrade, you should take into consideration how long you plan to be in your home as well as how much your new thermostat will save you...

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Why You Should Install a Whole House Humidifier

November 21, 2014

  Purchasing a whole house humidifier may seem extreme, but there are many benefits to using a humidifier throughout the entire dwelling. A humidifier adds moisture and sends it out into the air of your home. It is one of the most important tools to bring comfort into your home. Many people don’t understand the benefits of installing this type of system. 1. Respiratory relief A dry heating system can dry out your sinuses and even your throat. Adding humidity into the air of your home is helpful to not only those with sinus and allergy problems, but to everyone living in the home 2. Cleanliness Using a whole house humidification system over a portable one is much cleaner. A portable system has standing water that requires daily cleaning and changing. A whole house system doesn’t require daily maintenance. 3. Static Electricity Not only is it an annoyance but static is dangerous for your electronic appliances. Humidification of your home allows reduction of static that means a longer life for all your electronic items. 4. Dry Skin Lack of humidity in the air causes things to dry out. Once a person installs a whole house humidifier they usually notice that...

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Indoor Air Quality and It’s Vital Importance in Your Home!

November 14, 2014

  Many people may wonder if they should be concerned about the quality of their indoor air. The majority of people think about air pollution as something that can only be found outside of the home, but in reality there can be a lot of air pollution that is found on the inside of a home as well. Many things can pollute the air quality of the home such as the chemicals that are found in home, fragrances, or even perfumes and colognes. In home cleaners, pet dander, dust mites, and mold can also make the air quality of a home compromised and bad. What are the Triggers to Bad Air Quality? These things can trigger very bad allergic reactions in many people, and there are many people that have severe issues with the air quality in their home and they may not even realize it. It is very important that a person is sure that the quality of the air inside their home is clean and pure, because the majority of people spend a lot of their time at home and they do not want to breath in toxins all day. There are some things that a person can...

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Game Changing Heating System Tip!

November 7, 2014

  Keeping your family nice and warm is probably your top priority during the winter months. Obviously, you have to make sure that your heating system stays in tip-top condition, but you might be concerned about the cost of heating repairs during the winter. Luckily, performing preventative heating maintenance can help you cut down on costly repairs and can save you money in other ways as well. These are a few reasons why preventative heating maintenance is so important. Save Money on Future Repairs First and foremost, you can save money on future repairs by having your heater properly maintained. When your system is being maintained, your heating and air conditioning professional will check for any potential problems and will fix them before they get more serious. Plus, having your system well-maintained will help keep problems from arising in the future. Another thing to think about is whether or not your system is under warranty. If it is, then all of your repair needs should be covered. Your warranty probably won’t be valid if you don’t keep your system well-maintained, however, so having it on a good maintenance schedule is critical. Cut Down Your Utility Bills As you probably already...

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Is Freezing In Your Sleep On Your Winter List? Didn’t Think So!

October 30, 2014

  The cold winter months are not the right time for the heat to give out and thus turn a once toasty house in to one that becomes chillier by the minute. This is what constitutes a heating emergency and it tends to start with a faulty heating system that eventually stops working. This is when professionals need to be called right away as one cannot live without heat and it is also not good for the pipes in the home either. Once it is noticed that heat is not coming out of vents, the system needs to be shut off or powered down for safety. However, this is the extent that one should touch the heating system as it is far too dangerous to attempt to make repairs or even determine a problem. Heating systems are intricate and complex; thus only trained professionals should be enlisted to work on them when things go wrong. Most firms offering emergency heating service work will be able to get to the home rather quickly, but in the interim one needs to deal with the lack of heat and the ever dropping temperatures inside of the home. The first thing to do is...

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