Understanding HVAC Guidelines
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Understanding HVAC Guidelines

Once I purchased my first home, I realized that I needed to do my part in caring for my home appliances. In addition to reading the user manuals for my kitchen appliances and state-of-the-art plumbing system, I realized that I also needed to do a little research about HVAC. Because I had no experience with HVAC systems, I called out a professional to teach me a thing or two. It was fascinating to talk with him, and I was able to take notes about all kinds of important topics, such as maintenance, troubleshooting, and even shopping for a new system. This blog is all about understanding HVAC guidelines.

Understanding HVAC Guidelines

  • Why You Should Buy The Right Sized Air Conditioner For Your Home

    25 August 2017

    Is your current air conditioner not performing like it used to? You may be experiencing issues with warm air, hot rooms, or a unit that is constantly running. Do not assume that the solution to this problem is to buy an air conditioning unit that is bigger and more powerful since it may actually be detrimental to the HVAC system in your home if it is not the proper size. Here are a few reasons why you need to get the right sized air conditioner for your home:

  • Causes And Consequences Of High Water Pressure

    8 August 2017

    If it seems that water seems to be rushing out of your faucets faster than usual, or you're hearing weird noises coming from your plumbing, then you may be experiencing high water pressure. While high water pressure may seem to be a good thing, it can actually cause damage and cost you money. Your plumbing system is designed to work within a certain pressure range and if it gets too high, you will have serious problems and will need to call a plumber.

  • Going Solar And Staying Cool: 3 Ways To Use Renewable Energy For Heating And Cooling

    27 July 2017

    Today, homeowners are more concerned about their energy consumption than ever before. One of the areas where your home uses the most energy is the mechanical systems that heat and cool your home. Luckily, there are many modern systems that are efficient enough to use solar energy to power them, or at least reduce their energy consumption. Here are a few ways that renewable energy can be used to heat and cool your home:

  • 3 Problems To Avoid When Installing A Window AC Unit

    14 July 2017

    If you want to put a window AC unit into service for your home, you may want to have a professional install it to ensure that you don't run into any installation issues. However, if you do decide to install your window AC unit yourself, here are a few common self-installation hiccups that people run into and what you can do to avoid this issues yourself. #1 Work Capacity The first thing that you need to pay attention to is the work capacity of the air conditioning unit that you purchase.

  • Why Isn'T My AC Cold Enough?

    28 June 2017

    When you're paying big money for central air, you'd expect it to work properly and quickly. If that's not the case, there is probably something wrong with the system that you could fix to get better performance. Starting with some of the easiest fixes, and moving towards the more complicated, here are some ideas for troubleshooting an AC that is underperforming. Are the Cooling Coils Dirty? A common reason for an air conditioner to get gradually weaker is when the cooling coils haven't been cleaned in a long time.