Tri-County Heating & Cooling

Indoor Air Quality: Are These 5 Common Contributors Impacting Yours--Negatively?

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Did you know that air pollution can come from other sources besides dust? While dust and other particles are one of the largest sources of pollution in the home, they are not the only source. Many pollutants in the home may be unknown to you. Chemicals, gasses, and other factors in your home can also pollute your air, making it unsafe to breathe. It is especially important to watch indoor air quality in the winter when your home is closed to outside air.

Furnace Replacement Tips For Tight Budgets

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Furnace replacement can be a daunting task, especially if you are on a tight budget. But if you arm yourself with some furnace replacement tips regarding some of the more important aspects, you will be able to make an educated choice for a furnace that will not only be affordable to purchase, it will help keep your home energy efficient for years to come.

Ice Dams: 3 Ways To Avoid Them (Without Spending A Lot Of Money)

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Winter weather often means the formation of ice dams on your roof, which can present numerous problems for the home, as well as pose a potential danger. For West Chester-area homeowners subject to colder weather, it is essential to avoid ice dams. Preventative measures can be taken without spending a lot of money.

Preventive Maintenance Provides Optimal Efficiency, Comfort: Check Out Available Coverage In Greater West Chester Area

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

It's a basic truism that a moving part requires regular maintenance to keep it running in peak condition. So when you think of your furnace, with multiple moving parts working in tandem with other components, preventive maintenance should be at the top of your winter to-do list.

Frozen Pipes Wreak Havoc In Southwest Ohio Homes: Here's How To Avoid Problems

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

There are a few household mishaps that can rise to the level of being catastrophes, and frozen pipes that have burst because of built-up pressure is certainly one of them.

Power Outage: 11 Tips To Prepare For Ohio's Winter Wrath

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Mother Nature has a way of reminding us who's really in charge, especially when she whips up an Ohio winter storm that spawns a power outage. The consequences and longevity of a power outage can understandably cause fear and anxiety, but this doesn't mean you're at the lady's mercy.

Heat-Pump Thermostat: Guidelines For Optimal Operation

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

If you have recently installed a heat pump in your home, there are multiple approaches you can take to keeping your home a comfortable temperature. The goal is to save energy while remaining comfortable at all times. Here are three heat-pump thermostat options you can look into for your home.

Evaluate Duct Efficiency By Improving Insulation And Connections

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Your duct system can lose 25 percent or more of the heat and energy created by your heating system, when duct efficiency is compromised by kinks, leaks and poor insulation. You can improve the efficiency of your duct system, and save energy and money, this winter by sealing any leaks in your ductwork, and adding additional insulation to the ducts in areas where there is little or no insulation surrounding the ducts.

Heat Recovery Ventilators Send Fresh Air Into Your Home

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Heat recovery ventilators provide an energy-efficient method of removing stale, polluted air from inside your home and replacing it with fresh air from the outdoors. To understand what makes these units more efficient than traditional ventilation systems, you first need to know a little more about how they work.

Whole-House Humidifier Benefits Reach Far Beyond Portable Unit Capabilities

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

One of the simplest ways to increase your indoor comfort this winter in Ohio while lowering your heating bill is to add a whole-house humidifier to your home. If you've used portable humidifiers in the past and were frustrated with how much work they require to fill and clean them, consider adding a central humidifier to your home's forced-air heating equipment. These units connect to your furnace and send measured amounts of water vapor throughout your home.

Consider Indoor Air Quality Contributions From An Attached Garage

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

If your home has an attached garage, you could be unknowingly reducing your home's indoor air quality just by parking your car inside of it. And while an attached garage is a major convenience, using it to store vehicles or chemicals could be harmful to your health. Items that you store in a garage that degrade interior air quality include garden chemicals, insecticides, swimming pool chemicals, any kind of fuel-burning equipment and paints or finishes, as these products emit gases that inhibit long-term health.

Variable-Speed Furnace Blowers Drive Comfort And Savings

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

If you're looking for a way to increase your home's comfort this winter—without adding to your energy bill—consider variable-speed furnace blowers that use the latest technology to deliver air through your home's ducts. This type of system will improve comfort, indoor air quality, and energy savings.

Choose UV Lights For Optimal Health During Cold And Flu Season

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Winter is here, when the spread of germs between people cooped up indoors leads to flu outbreaks and makes the common cold entirely too common. Prevention is the best medicine, and one of the more effective ways to prevent winter illnesses is to invest in UV lights for your HVAC system.

Geothermal Heat Pumps' Advanced Technology Means Big Savings -- For You And The Environment

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

When it comes to efficient heating and cooling, the advanced technology of geothermal heat pumps just can’t be beat. Like an air-source heat pump, geothermal systems move heat instead of creating it by combustion, making them much more energy efficient and environmentally friendly.

Your Home Heating Load Can Make Or Break Energy Savings

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

When you hear an HVAC technician refer to your home heating load, they’re basically talking about the amount of heat required to bring your home to your desired level of comfort. If your heating load surpasses the heating capacity of your furnace or heat pump, you’ll likely see increased energy bills and system wear, which can be costly over the long term.

Furnace Troubleshooting Tips For Greater West Chester Homeowners

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

No one looks forward to furnace repair. In fact, most homeowners want to try everything they can before calling in an HVAC technician. With that in mind, here are a few furnace troubleshooting tips for Greater West Chester homeowners.

Your Home Heating Systems Create A Synergistic Effect On Utility Bills

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The efficiency of your home heating systems depends on the synergy of multiple components. Your thermostat, your heating source, and your ductwork are three major components of that system.

Supply Air-Duct Design: Types That Can Accommodate Any Home

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

When you adjust your thermostat, your heating and cooling system conditions air to meet your temperature needs. That air then travels through your supply air ducts to reach your living space. The efficiency of this process depends heavily on a successful supply air-duct design.

Furnace Motor Efficiency: What You Need To Know

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Furnace motor efficiency greatly contributes to the overall efficiency levels that a furnace can reach. Electronically Commutated Motors (ECMs) are the result of a new generation of technology that has given furnace motor efficiency a big boost over other types of motors.

Follow These Programmable Thermostat Guidelines, And See Results!

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

If you have a programmable thermostat, you have an ideal means of saving energy right at your fingertips; the key is simply learning how to program it. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of programmable thermostat guidelines designed to help you save money on your energy costs without sacrificing household comfort.