What do holiday decorations, old photos, and storage bins have in common? They all live in your attic! See, you might think that your attic is nothing more than a storage space, but believe us, your attic greatly impacts the rest of your home in terms of climate control and comfort!
Installing an attic fan is a great way to keep your attic cool, as it tends to retain a lot of heat in the summer. Attics are typically highly insulated, and although this is great during the winter, it can pose a real problem during the summer. Below, we will discuss exactly what the purpose of an attic fan is and the benefits of installing one. So, what are you waiting for? Keep reading to learn more!
You wipe your counters, mop your floor, wash your dishes, and even scrub the toilet, but there is one teeny tiny thing that homeowners almost always forget to clean — their ducts. (We were just kidding about the teeny tiny part, your ducts are actually quite complex and rather important!) And, in actuality, duct cleaning is not something you can do yourself — for a job like this, you’ve got to call in the pros!
Let’s face it: ductless systems are pretty awesome! Why? Because they’re super-efficient, highly effective, take up very little space, and can provide year-round comfort with just the flip of a switch. But sadly, no matter how great your ductless system is, eventually it is going to require repairs.
How can you possibly be sure that now is the right time to replace your AC? Surely, it’s got a little juice left in it, right? Well, we hate to burst your bubble, but sometimes, letting go of an older, outdated air conditioner is definitely worth it, even if you think might make it through the rest of the summer.
Some things just go together — peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, humidity and comfort… Okay, okay, we know what you are thinking and yes, this is going to be another blog about humidity. Why? Because it’s important! Striking the perfect balance of humidity in your home is key to enjoying a comfortable and efficient environment.
No, your air conditioner should not be blowing warm air. But, of course, things happen and you might find yourself coming home one day to a home full of heat, which is definitely not something to look forward to after spending an afternoon out in the sun.
Once you’ve decided it’s time for air conditioning replacement, you’ll need to have a qualified HVAC contractor come and install it for you. Why do that, you might ask, if they’re just going to replace the system? How hard could it be to unplug the old system and put it a new one in its place?
There are few things more irritating than a stubborn air conditioner—one that simply refuses to stay on no matter how many times you start and restart it. You might even be tempted to give it a good kick to see if that somehow magically does the trick!
There’s a fine line between an air conditioner that needs repairs and one that just needs a simple maintenance check. No one wants to make an unnecessary repair call for a simple maintenance issue. At the same time, no one wants to schedule a maintenance visit several weeks down the line for something that should be treated like an urgent repair issue.