2016

As you prepare for the birth of your baby, there are many changes that will likely come to the home. Along with baby-proofing the home and preparing a nursery, you should also consider the state of your central air conditioning unit. If the unit is not properly repaired, you could be dealing with multiple problems when it's time to bring the baby home. By contacting HVAC contractors, you can have four different types of services performed on your central AC unit.

Owning a home can be overwhelming due to the different tasks needed to maintain its appeal and function. However, certain tasks are not only beneficial to your home's value and structure, but also to your health. Considering an estimated 50 million Americans suffer with allergies, you may also suffer with the runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and sneezing associated with seasonal allergies. Focusing on your home's heating and cooling system can reduce these troubling symptoms.

When your furnace is operating properly, it should make very little noise. There will be a clicking sound when it switches on and another clicking sound when it switches off, and of course the blowing noise as air moves through the ducts. Any other clinging, clanging, banging, or rattling is abnormal and indicates that your heating system has a problem that likely needs repairing. To assist in diagnosing such issues, here's a look at four strange heating system noises, what they mean, and what you should do about them.

People dealing with allergy problems understand how severe these issues can get on an everyday basis. If you find that your allergy symptoms are getting worse when running a central A/C unit, then it may be time for a tune up. An HVAC contractor has the ability to clean out your unit and complete repairs that can help eliminate several types of allergies. If you have one or more of the the following allergies, then you can see how an air conditioning tune-up will drastically improve your allergy reactions at home.

Tankless hot water heaters, which heat water on demand instead of pre-heating it and storing it in a tank, are increasing in popularity. While the prospect of always having hot water may sound enticing, these tanks are not necessarily the best choice for every home. In order to determine if it's worthwhile for you to switch to a tankless hot water heater, ask yourself these questions. How much water do you use?

Keeping your family warm and comfortable in the winter often seems synonymous with high electric bills. Luckily though, there are things you can do to keep your house warmer without cranking the heat. Here are five easy ways to keep your energy bills manageable all winter, without sacrificing warmth or comfort: Have Your Furnace Maintained Annually It can be tempting to avoid having your furnace maintained until something goes majorly wrong, but this is a big mistake.