It is always tempting to keep your old HVAC unit running until it dies, literally. However, with older units, energy efficiency is at a minimum at the end of its lifespan, and ultimately you could be spending more on energy than you would save with a new unit. However, when […]
With a little bit of careful planning, not only can you reduce the running costs of your HVAC unit, but you can also make it last longer before it requires replacement, or costly repairs. There is an expression which says: “A little knowledge can go a long way”, and with […]
A capacitor is like a battery which stores a large amount of energy, which is drained in one hot when used, after which it recharges. In an HVAC unit, the capacitor is an essential part of the mechanism which both enables the fan to start moving, and also move the […]
There is no industry standard and one-size-fits-all ducting for home heating and air conditioning. There are a variety of different materials used, and diameters of ducting vary considerably, depending on the area being cooled or warmed up. In movies, we’ve all seen the rigid galvanized ducting, usually standard installation in […]
No, we haven’t made a mistake or lost the plot, we’re serious. Think about it for a moment and ask yourself why the winter’s the best time to by a convertible car – because nobody buys a convertible in the middle of winter, and so dealers often have great deals […]
With winter upon us, now is a good time to check your furnace filters, assuming you haven’t already done so as part of your ‘winter’s coming’ maintenance program. Unless your furnace is relatively new, the filters may not be functioning at their optimum, and if they aren’t doing their job […]
At this time of year, the temperature can change in a heartbeat, and winter can literally snap when you least expect it. Don’t get caught out and take it for granted that your HVAC unit, or forced air heater will fire up and work perfectly, especially if it has been […]
It is estimated that the cost of running all AC units in the United States runs to a staggering US$29 billion for homeowners, while the amount of energy equates to 6% of the national energy used in a year. While this may appear to be an enormous sum of money, […]
Your HVAC unit doesn’t need round-the-week maintenance, but at certain times of the year it is best to double-check everything is in perfect working order, such as the beginning of summer and the beginning of winter. There’s nothing worse than the system giving up the ghost the first boiling-hot or […]
A forced air heating system is either a natural gas or propane-fired heating system that involves drawing air from within your home, heating it, and then distributing the warm air through a series of vents. It is an extremely popular form of home heating, and here are five of the […]
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