Improving One’s Home

It is absolutely difficult to entertain guests if you are stressed out over little things like odors, grimy restroom floors, and having no space for basic supplies and stocks. Prior to your guest’s arrival, you should start clearing your ice chest and storage spaces of unnecessary items to make room for new ones like cool beverages you can serve your guests in an instant.

Making room for your visitors will likewise help. Throwing or tossing things that you no longer need like old magazines, toys, devices, etc. will clear up considerable space in your home. Aside from this, the problem with odors can also be lessened by regular cleaning instead of just using aerosol sprays which are harmful to our … read full article

Keep It Cool

Air conditioning is probably the first option that comes to your mind when you hear cooling but there are a lot more options to choose from. There are a number of options beyond air conditioners that provide cooling with lesser energy use and waste. Some even offer an even better comfort than most air conditioning units can give.

Proper insulation, energy-efficient windows and doors, daylighting, shading and ventilation are some ways that usually are enough to keep our homes, buildings and establishments cool for the meantime, with a minimal use of energy. It is not advisable if the temperature skyrockets to a higher level thus making us feel much hotter climates. Ventilation might be some of the things we should … read full article

Filters and Indoor Air Quality

A lot of products have been made available to help us in increasing our indoor air quality while keeping comfort levels relatively high and energy consumption and bills low. But the need to install these products may be significantly decreased if we know how to properly take care of our HAVC systems.

One thing we can do is to make sure we install the correct and proper air filter for our systems. Installing the right air filter will definitely help you save money and energy. It can also help in avoiding expensive and inconvenient breakdowns and malfunctions and it may extend the longevity and effectivity of your HVAC system. It will also help you tone down your energy consumption … read full article

Benefit MORE with Ductless Systems

Stages and speeds are two terms that are usually heard when we are on the lookout for a new HVAC system or if we want to install one. When choosing an HVAC system for our home, it is important to take note of these two features. You will get to enjoy some other benefits and more energy and money saving if you can spend a bit more u

There are two distinct levels in which an HVAC system with a two-stage compressor operates in order for it to provide optimal air conditioning for the home, building or establishment. Normal HVAC systems usually just turn on or off. Meanwhile, this type of system doesn’t just merely turn on or off. It … read full article

How to Find the Best Heating Contractor in Burlington, Ontario

Are you handy when it comes to carpentry and other home repairs, but doubting your ability to work on your home HVAC system? It is perfectly acceptable. A heating system installation is a highly technical job, and the outcome should be able to meet safety standards. It is why it’s crucial to hire the best heating contractor to do the job right.

Finding the best heating contractor is as important as choosing the ideal unit for your home.  If the contractor installs the heating system incorrectly, or recommends the wrong size unit, your heating unit will cost you greatly in maintenance and energy costs.

Read the full story at Bulldog Heating & Cooling Burlington.

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Don’t Get Taken For A Ride During HVAC Maintenance Season

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Time to turn up the heat in Minnesota.

It is also time for a winter furnace tune-up. But the Better Business Bureau has a warning for anyone choosing an HVAC contractor.

The BBB says this is a time of year when homeowners could be taken advantage of, paying for unnecessary repairs — or replacing furnaces that don’t have to be replaced.

Rich Sahli, the service manager for Owens Air Conditioning and Heating, says business is booming.

“Whenever there’s a cold snap, people who haven’t turned on their furnaces immediately start,” Sahli said.

His company is A+ rated by the BBB, but not all are rated so high.

“It’s a good time to ask if technicians are salary or commission, though we like to think most companies are ethical doing things the right way, but there are some on a commission basis that may recommend services or systems that are more expensive and cost you more money,” said Dan Hendrickson of the BBB of Minnesota and North Dakota.

Read More: http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2017/10/24/hvac-maintenance-warning
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