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Preparing for My Dream Home

My husband and I have spent a lot of time consulting with an architect. After living in our cramped, starter home for the past 11 years, we were finally ready to make some needed changes to it. We have added an extra 600 square feet of space onto our house. Before the construction began, we finalized the plans for our new heating and air conditioning unit with our HVAC contractor. Because our home was going to be substantially bigger than it is now, we purchased a larger HVAC system. We also installed a new, digital thermostat inside my home. On this blog, I hope you will discover the best types of HVAC units to buy for mid-size homes. Enjoy!

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Preparing for My Dream Home

    How To Improve Interior Air Quality
    Many people don't realize how poor the air quality in their home has become. You can definitely get used to poor air quality. Even if there is a strong odor, you might just become accustomed to the weird smells. Luckily, if you do want to improve the quality of air in your home, it is actually not that difficult. This article explains how to find the source of odors in your home, and what you can do to get rid of them to improve the air quality inside your home.

    Why Is Your Air Conditioning Freezing Up?
    There are few things more frustrating than a broken AC unit in the heat of the summer. And if your air conditioning has "frozen," don't expect it to keep your house cooler. Ironically, when this happens, the coils in the unit collect ice because the refrigerant has gotten too cold. Air may be pumping through your vents, but it's not even remotely cool. If this happens to you, here are some of the common reasons why and what you need to do to fix the problem.

    Four Benefits Of Air Conditioning You May Not Have Known
    Yes, your air conditioning keeps you comfortable during the hotter times of the year, but they also do a whole lot more than many people never realized about their AC units. This is why it's so important to show your AC some love by providing regular maintenance and repairs. Here are four benefits of AC that you might not have realized existed: Remove Irritants From the Air: One of the bigger benefits is an AC unit can provide is the removal of irritants from the air.

    How To Clean Your Furnace Cabinet
    Does it seem like your heat or AC don't seem to be pumping as strongly as it used to? If you are having airflow issues, you might be able to fix the problem on your own. Often, the issue lies in the furnace. This article explains how to clean the furnace filter and pump to ensure that you don't have airflow issues with your heat or AC. These are simple DIY jobs that could completely fix your problem.

    Keep an Ear Out for AC Trouble
    Switching on your AC for the first time each summer should be done with attention to details. This is because you want to recognize any warning signs of impending trouble now, at the beginning of the cooling season, rather than later when the temperature outside is unbearably hot. Your ears are one of your best diagnostic tools when it comes to your AC. Listen carefully for the following trouble signs as the system begins running.

    3 Tips To Reduce Your Commercial Heating Costs
    As a business owner, you likely are always keeping a close eye on your expenses. If you own the building you do business out of, those expenses might also include things like your heating bill. While keeping your employees comfortable enough to do their jobs is clearly a necessity, that doesn't mean you should blindly keep paying the heating bill every month without taking a close look at the charges. If you would like to keep your commercial heating costs down, here are a few tips that might help.

    Troubleshooting Furnace Noises
    Pops and banging noises from your furnace can be very alarming, especially if your furnace previously made few loud noises. Sometimes these noises can indicate that there is an issue that needs attending to. The following guide can help you get to the bottom of the alarming noises. Squeals and whines Squealing and whining noises are typically indicative of either a blower or motor issue. These noises may only occur briefly when the furnace first pops on, or they may continue until the furnace turns off.

    Need a Heater for Your New Home? 3 Common Types You Can Choose From
    If you're in the process of building a new home, you'll need to choose a heating system for it. If you're not familiar with the different types of heating systems, you might not be able to make an informed decision. To help you choose a heating system that will work best for you, here's a brief description of the three most common types. Forced Air Forced-air systems are among the most popular types of home heating systems.