How to Lower the Humidity in Your Home in the Summer
“It isn’t the heat, it’s the humidity” is an old saying for why hot, muggy summer days in central Ohio can be so oppressive. Not only do humid days in Columbus, Ohio make you miserable, they also drive up the cost of air conditioning. Knowing how to lower the humidity in your home in the […]
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, […]
Commercial HVAC: 9 Items to Inspect Before Re-Opening After COVID-19 Shutdown
During the COVID-19 Shut Down, many commercial buildings have not been occupied for awhile, and their HVAC systems have been running minimally or not at all. Before occupants return to your commercial building, we recommend your commercial HVAC systems go through a re-startup process, and include the following checks: Visually inspect all equipment and […]
iWave Air Purifier [VIDEO]
Concerned About Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality? Devices like the iWave-C Air Purifier and the Ultraviolet-C Whole-House Air Purification Device helps remove viruses, bacteria and mold from your home’s HVAC system. The iWave-C Air Purifier is a self-cleaning, bi-polar ionization generator for actively treating the air quality in your home or office’s HVAC system. Watch […]
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 […]
The Pros and Cons of High Ceilings, HVAC Edition
How does a high ceiling affect your home’s energy bills? While a living room with a vaulted or cathedral ceiling can be incredibly attractive and allow you to put the craftmanship of the architecture on display, they can definitely have an effect on your home’s HVAC system and its energy bills. In this post, we’ll […]
