Having a home that uses less energy means you can look forward to paying less on your energy bills. These savings can add up over time, especially during fall and winter as you use your heating system. What steps can you take to make your Lorain home more energy efficient? Consider the following tips to reduce energy usage. Read More
During normal operation, the HVAC system in your Lorain County home makes some sounds that you’ve probably gotten used to. However, some unfamiliar noises could signify problems. Is the sound that your HVAC system is currently producing normal — or a cry for help? Let’s take a look at some HVAC sounds you may hear and what they mean. Read More
A space heater is a convenient option to warm up cold spots in your house during the winter. Often, a home may have specific areas that may not receive sufficient furnace heating and that are simply chronically chilly. Other areas only need extra heating at specific times. These small heaters are portable and easily handled to bring extra heat into a chilly zone of the home. Read More
The cold Ohio winter can put a strain on your furnace and cause certain issues. Understanding the top furnace problems that occur during cold weather will help you identify and remedy them quickly — or even avoid them altogether. Read More
Dust settles everywhere, from shelves to tables to countertops — to your air vents. In fact, your vents may be the reason there’s so much dust in the first place. When air from your HVAC system blows through them, it circulates that dust throughout your home. By cleaning your vents, you can reduce it and improve indoor air quality. Read on to learn how.
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How do you maximize your home comfort without running your energy bills through the roof? There are a number of ways to do this, but one of the simplest is to invest in a programmable thermostat. It allows you to take better control of your home’s temperature while using less energy. Here’s how a programmable thermostat can work for you. Read More
Your HVAC system has served you well for years, but it’s not performing like it used to. Is it worthwhile to keep up with maintenance and repairs, or should you invest in a new unit? Here are a few signs that it’s time for an HVAC upgrade. Read More
An HVAC zoning system divides your house into several zones, each with its own thermostat. That allows you to set different temperatures and comfort levels for different sections of your home, rather than heating or cooling the whole house to the same temperature, which may not be to the liking of every person who lives in the house. An HVAC professional assesses your home to determine the ideal number of zones needed in your Northeast Ohio home. Keep reading to find out how HVAC zones may benefit your home.
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How often should you clean your vents and your ducts? Is it an annual need? Can you do it yourself, or should you hire a professional? How do you do it, and what effect will it have on your indoor air quality? Here’s how to keep up with vent cleaning in your home. Read More
Angie Lyczkowski is the owner and manager of operations at Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning... More »
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