We tend to think of vents as blowing air into our homes. However, some vents work the opposite way, drawing air out of your home. Here’s how return air vents work, why they’re important, and how to help yours function efficiently. Read More
How does your HVAC system distribute air throughout your home? How does it ensure that conditioned air is distributed evenly to avoid hot or cold spots? There are several methods, but one of them is an air diffuser. Keep reading to learn how it works and why it’s important. Read More
When your old HVAC unit is ready for replacement, you will have to plan what to do with it. You can’t just set it on the curb, as it contains refrigerant, a hazardous substance that requires expert handling and disposal. Read on to learn what other options are available for HVAC recycling. Read More
A good HVAC warranty prevents your investment in a new heating and cooling system from going to waste in case an HVAC crisis occurs down the road. But what makes a good HVAC warranty? Here are the crucial warranty features to look for before buying new HVAC equipment. Read More
New in town? Or maybe you weren’t totally enamored of your last HVAC consultant and are ready to find a new company. Spring is just around the corner, after all, and it’s time for preventative maintenance for your air conditioner. The best way to ensure you have reliable air conditioning is by following a maintenance schedule with a reliable HVAC technician. There are a good many HVAC companies out there, so it can be tough to tell just by studying website Read More
HVAC contactors provide critical central air-conditioner components with the higher voltage they need to produce cool air for your home. While many parts of the central AC utilize standard low-voltage power, the system compressor and the fan that circulates air through the condenser coil require 220- or 240-volt electricity to do the job. Read More
With April showers and May flowers right around the calendar corner, you’ll soon be putting away heavy winter clothes and gearing up for warmer weather. Warmer weather also brings spring to-do lists, such as your spring-cleaning list: organizing closets, cleaning bedding and furniture, and (unless you’ve forgotten) spring HVAC maintenance! Read on to see just how important a spring HVAC tuneup is, get tips on hiring the right contractor, and the duties your certified HVAC technician performs.
Finding the optimum thermostat placement can be challenging. Locating the thermostat in the wrong place may cause it to turn on the HVAC system so that it runs when you don’t want it to. Consider all the sources of heat and cold air that may impact the thermostat before you install it.
Once you’ve chosen a new air-conditioning unit or furnace and the installers have done their job, it’s important to learn what HVAC registration has to happen when you get a new unit. While the registration policies of different companies may vary in the details, one thing is consistent: You need to register a new purchase to be eligible for coverage.
Ductless AC systems were developed in Japan decades ago as a practical and energy-efficient solution to cool and heat homes and office buildings with limited square footage. It wasn’t until more recently (perhaps a decade or more ago) that ductless cooling and heating systems gained widespread popularity for residential air-conditioning applications here in the United States. Nowadays, ductless ACs and ductless heat pumps can be found practically everywhere. Is a ductless mini-split AC or heat pump the best option in your Lorain home? Read on and find out more.
Angie Lyczkowski is the owner and manager of operations at Energy 1 Heating and Air Conditioning... More »
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