Although it feels incredible to luxuriate in a cool home when the sweltering heat of summer sets in, the feeling of relaxation can quickly change to one of distress when your monthly energy bill arrives. It's hard to believe that your cooling expenses are starting to get so high that they are almost as much as your rent or mortgage! When this happens, it's time to take action. You want to spend your hard-earned money on vacations and fun trinkets, not overly expensive air conditioning costs.
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Have you noticed your AC freezing or forming ice? It's not something that's supposed to happen. It's typically an indication of a problem. There's a few possibilities when it comes to why your air-conditioner is developing ice. This applies to central air, split systems, and even window units.
1. Dirt and Debris Buildup in Your HVAC System
Dirt and debris buildup anywhere in your AC or HVAC components can block airflow.
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It's that time of year again. The days are getting longer and the weather is getting colder. The last thing you want is for your heater to break down. However, due to normal wear and tear, it could happen at any minute. You need to prepare in advance and learn how to troubleshoot the heating system so when it does break, you have a fair chance at fixing it instead of waiting for a professional to show up and handle it.
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Although the vast majority of today's homes rely on central air conditioning systems, there are plenty of homes that depend on window-mounted units for everyday cooling. If you won't be using your window-mounted A/C unit for the rest of the year, you may be wondering if you should take it down and put it away or leave it in place. Before you make any decision about your window mounted A/C unit, you might want to ask yourself a few important questions.
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A geothermal system is an alternative way to power your home using the heat coming from the earth itself. It does represent a significant upfront cost in order to install, but it provides several advantages over traditional energy systems that help justify the upfront cost.
Decreases Utility Bills
Depending on the system in use, owners of geothermal systems have seen savings of 25% to 50%, as compared to conventional oil, gas, or heat pump systems.
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