Why is My Air Conditioner Leaking Water Inside the House?
When your air conditioner is humming along and cooling your home on a muggy summer day in central Ohio, you may see water leaking around the unit inside your home. Before pondering the reason, turn off the AC thermostat and mop up the water to prevent problems with mold and rot. The answer to your […]
Ways to Lower Your Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
Summer in central Ohio can get pretty hot and muggy. Make sure to get your air conditioning system serviced before temperatures in the Columbus, Ohio area climb above 90° Fahrenheit (like they do each summer). If you want to get the best cooling for the least use of electricity, the U.S. Department of Energy suggests […]
Why is My Air Conditioner Blowing Warm Air?
It’s the first hot and muggy night in central Ohio and you turn on your air conditioner, only to find that there is no cold air emanating from the vents. “Why is my air conditioner blowing warm air” is the question that immediately enters your mind, while you wonder if you can find an HVAC […]
How Do Extremely Hot Days Affect My Home’s Air Conditioner?
Imagine, if you will, you are working in the yard on a 95-degree day in Westerville, Ohio. Did it feel like you had to exert more energy to get the job done because of the high heat and excess humidity? Of course it did! The same is true for your home’s air conditioning equipment. Heat, […]
Why is My Air Conditioner So Loud?
It’s a hot summer weekend day in Ohio. You know the type: it’s extremely humid, temperatures in the 90’s, hardly any wind blowing (until the thunderstorms arrive in the afternoon or evening). Your chores are done. It’s time to go inside to enjoy the comforts of your home’s air conditioning, to relax, read a book, […]
The Benefits of Professional Attention to Your Air Conditioning System
As warmer weather approaches this year, many of us will still be stuck indoors. Now is time to get your air conditioning ready for a hot summer in central Ohio. Before you consider tinkering with the AC unit yourself, consider the benefits of professional attention to your air conditioning system. Best Time for AC Service […]
The Importance of Ensuring Your Air Conditioner or Heat Pump is Level
It’s important to keep your outdoor AC condenser unit level for optimal performance and longevity. Whether installed with the original construction, or by a local HVAC contractor, when your home’s outside AC condenser was originally installed, it should have been leveled by the installer. Sometimes, as the ground around your hoe settles, it can become […]
Get a Head Start on an AC Tune-Up for Summer
Fortunately, the groundhog was correct this year, and we had a very short and mild winter. Even with that blessing, I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to open the windows and let fresh air flow into the house to welcome the mild spring weather. With the threat of the COVID-19 stay at home […]
Don’t Forget These Other Spring Household Maintenance Chores
Spring cleaning is a time-honored American tradition, but there are other tasks that are important to properly maintain your home. To keep your home in peak condition, these tasks should be part of your spring home tune-up ritual. These HVAC tips alone should help ensure your family is comfortable throughout the entire cooling season in […]
Allergies? Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
If you’re one of the 50+ million hay fever sufferers in the US, you know when spring arrives. The budding trees, neighbors mowing lawns, frequent rainstorms, and professional golf on television again are all signs that you know what’s coming: allergies. Seasonal allergy flare-ups are caused by an increase in tree pollen, as the trees […]
