We have a brief moment of respite during the spring, where the weather is nice enough to go outside but it’s not nearly hot enough to need air conditioning services. Unfortunately, when we say that this moment of respite is “brief”, what we mean is that it’ll be over before you know it, and the scorching hot temperatures we’re used to during the summer will be in full swing.
Before those hot temperatures become our reality, it’s time to consider installing air conditioning in Birmingham, AL so that your home is prepared. Air conditioning is becoming more efficient and convenient every year and it’s becoming more of a reality that homes need to be well equipped for the summer temperatures.
Though, what type of air conditioner is right for you? Well, let’s take a closer look.
Alright, take a seat. It’s time to talk about your high heating bills and the ongoing problem with your heater.
While it might seem too early to talk about air conditioning this year, we’d like to ask you to bear with us just for a couple of minutes while we explain. While sure, you might not be using your air conditioner yet, that means it’s the perfect time to schedule air conditioning maintenance, which is best performed before you switch your system on for the year.
When we say “use” a smart thermostat, what we’re really asking is if a smart thermostat will save you money and provide convenience for your home. Smart thermostats are an incredibly economical and convenient way to pay closer attention to the energy you consume from your HVAC system and curb your heating or cooling habits for the future. Since these systems are often so affordable, the real question becomes whether or not the purchase is worth it.
Furnace noises, like car noises, are not something to be ignored or neglected. Ignoring a furnace noise that could potentially be a sign that something is wrong, is the perfect way to ensure your system breaks down in the future. For vigilant homeowners that are trying to save as much money as they possibly can on keeping their home comfortable, this simply is not an option.
We honestly wish there were more homes in our area that used home air purifiers. While you might not think you need one, there are plenty of people who do need some sort of air purifier but just don’t know the benefits that come from such a system. We encounter homes that could use an indoor air quality system all the time, and we think it’s about time we talked about it.
No, water hammer isn’t a special move in a video game — it’s a unique problem that can occur to residential-sized boilers, causing them to make a loud and uncomfortable noise. We understand that boilers can be some of the most reliable and long-lasting heating systems in existence, but that doesn’t mean they can’t develop problems like water hammer.
Heat pumps are marvels of modern technology. Our area is full of homeowners that think they sound good in theory, but because of their lack of experience with a heat pump, or lack of knowledge about this heating system, they’re quick to purchase a furnace instead. The truth of the matter is, heat pumps are an effective and incredibly efficient means of heating and cooling a home, that can be explained pretty easily.
Today’s best gas furnace models function at efficiencies over 90%. This means that there’s almost a 1:1 ratio of energy to heat that you get when you pay your gas bill. That’s great news for the environment, for your wallet, and for everyone in general. That being said, many older furnaces don’t achieve nearly this good of a ratio. If you’re living in a home with a furnace that hasn’t been upgraded in one, two, or even three decades, then you might be paying way too much for heat.
When you’re preparing dinner, do you just eat everything raw and then call it a day? Of course not! Why should you treat your heating system any differently?
