When it comes to home remodeling projects, upgrading kitchens and bathrooms are near the top of the list. There are many reasons to remodel a bathroom, but it can also be a big financial investment. You should never remodel a bathroom on a whim– it is important to put in as much planning as possible. If you’re going to be remodeling a bathroom in your home soon, consider the following things:…
A warm home on a cold day is a wonderful thing, but if you have noticed that it seems very hard to adequately heat your home, the idea of turning on the heater might seem less appealing. Rather than blaming the heater, though, blame your house – it likely has several points where hot air is leaking out and letting cold air take its place. Here are some areas in your home that you need to check to ensure they’re not contributing to additional cold feelings.…
The temperature inside the office can often affect productivity. In fact, a recent study found that the ideal temperature for typical office work, like taking calls and filing paperwork, is at about 71.6 degrees Fahrenheit. At this temperature, employees tend to be most productive. To keep your office at this temperature, install a commercial air conditioning system to help regulate and modulate the internal temperature of the office. An air conditioning system can increase the overhead of running a business.…
The attic of your home is just a blank space if you are like most homeowners. This is where you stuff all that unneeded holiday stuff, those oddball home decor items, and anything else that has no home in the garage or the rest of the house. Because the attic is hardly used, most homeowners would never dream of keeping it cooled, but what if this idea could change the game completely?…
The desert is a place that you will always want to have a functioning air conditioning system. This goes for your home and your vehicle because it will keep you comfortable in most situations. But, you may want to start using your garage as an extended living space, and the temperature may hold you back. Not even a collection of high-powered fans can give you the comfort that you need in your garage.…
When you want to redo your heating and/or air conditioning systems, there are so many more options today than coal and an open window. In fact, for some people, there are too many options. So how do you choose? Here are the best heating and air conditioning options by cost and value.
Geothermal
Far and away, geothermal is the best option. The initial expense of at least ten grand to a max of twenty-five grand may have you in sticker shock; however, when you consider the fact that this unit addresses BOTH heating and cooling needs in a very earth-friendly way and lasts indefinitely, the price is but a drop in the bucket to the thousands you will save in the next twenty years.…
Unusual noises that come from an air conditioner are irritating. They can also be a sign of an air conditioner problem that if not fixed, can get worse. This makes the early detection of these noises important. Here is what you should know about the different types of air conditioner noises and what usually causes them.
Banging noises
An air conditioning system tends to produce banging noises when a moving part gets loose or broken.…
Just because you can have a furnace fixed does not mean this is really your best option. There are many times when, instead of fixing your furnace, the best choice is really to replace it with a new one. Here are four signs that you need to have your furnace replaced rather than repaired.
It keeps breaking
If your furnace has never broken down before and now you need to make a simple repair, that’s one thing.…
Installing insulation in your home is an easy way of reducing heat loss. As a result, it helps to improve the efficiency of your heating system. This in turn keeps your energy bills from getting out of control.
The attic is one of the first areas that should be insulated in a home. This is not only because most supply air ducts pass through this area, but also because it provides environmental cold with an easy-to-get-to entry point to the rest of your house.…
You expect your furnace to keep your home nice and toasty, but not at the expense of overheating your furnace. Believe it or not, it’s possible for your furnace to get too hot as it attempts to keep your home warm. An overheating furnace can cause a wide variety of problems, including unexpected heat exchanger failure, and even create a serious fire hazard. The following takes an in-depth look at the typical symptoms associated with an overheating furnace and what you can do to resolve those issues.…