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HVAC is a fairly complicated concept, and homeowners who want to save money and live a more efficient lifestyle need to pay attention to their HVAC systems. However, if you are building a new home, adding an addition to your home or trying to heat and cool a multi-family dwelling, you have to pay even more attention to your HVAC system. This blog has tips and posts on HVAC in all of those scenarios as well as ideas on HVAC in other situations. Hi, my name is Mary, and as the person who balances the budget in our home, I have learned a lot about HVAC systems over the years. I know how to pick efficient designs, how to keep the bills low and how to make the most of your HVAC system. Please explore these posts for ideas and help.
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4 Types of Heating Systems for Commercial Buildings
Heating your commercial building is important to keep your employees comfortable, whether in the warehouse or the offices. There are a variety of different heating systems to choose from, varying in their costs and benefits. Here are some different types of heating systems for commercial buildings.
Central Heating
A popular option for heating your commercial property is by using a forced air central heating system. Not only does this give you consistent heat, but it includes central air conditioning as well.
3 Maintenance Tasks to Prepare Your Window A/C for Summer
Before the heat of the summer season begins, it helps to be fully prepared for it. If you haven't turned on your air conditioner in a while, now is the perfect time. This allows you to ensure it is in good working order before the heat is at its worst. Maintenance is also important before summer begins.
Check the Window Seals
Before you start working on maintenance of the air conditioner itself, begin looking at the window seals.
When to Switch to Emergency Heat Mode
The emergency heat button on a heat pump thermostat is a source of confusion for many people. This is because many people hardly understand when to use the emergency heat switch. The assumption by many people is that heat pumps hardly work in cold, chilly climatic conditions and therefore, they opt to use the emergency heat every time it gets extremely cold. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Read on to find out why.
Why You Should Shift from Reactive Maintenance to Preventive Maintenance of Commercial HVAC Systems
Some owners of commercial buildings do not consider the preventive maintenance (PM) of HVAC systems as a priority. This leads them to make resources available only when an air conditioning component breaks down instead of preventing the break down through routine maintenance work. This article discusses some benefits of adequately funding a PM program for the AC system.
Impact on Occupant Complaints
Chances are very high that you will have more complaints from the occupants of your commercial building if you do not consider preventive maintenance of the HVAC system as a priority.
How to Save Money on Running Costs for Your Air Conditioner
Proper air conditioning can be a life saver during the hottest months of the year. Air conditioning isn't just an invention that cools down your house; it can also help cleaning the air in your home and thereby benefit the health of you and your family. However, the running costs of air conditioning can become quite large, especially during the warmest months of the year. If you're wondering how you can save money on your Daikin ducted air conditioner, there are a few things you might want to know.
Top Signs That Your Home's Furnace Needs Repairs
Your home's furnace doesn't always need to stop working altogether for it to need repairs, and it's good to always get those repairs done as quickly as possible when you notice problems with your furnace. This will ensure it stays in good working order and that you're not putting unnecessary wear and tear on the parts. Note a few of the most common signs that your home's furnace needs repairs.
How to Select the Best Air Filter for Your HVAC System
You can easily be overwhelmed by the huge variety of air filters on the market if you go shopping for one without a checklist to guide your selection. Avoid that dilemma by selecting a filter based on the considerations below.
The Contaminants You Wish to Eliminate
Air filters improve indoor air quality by removing different kinds of contaminants from the air in your home. The most common categories of contaminants are particulates (dust and pet dander, for example), microbes (like fungi and bacteria) and chemical vapors/odors (such as cigarette smoke).
Why Hire a Professional to Clean Your Commercial Kitchen Versus Relying on Your Staff?
When you hire staff to work in your commercial kitchen, they will be expected to handle moderate cleaning throughout their shift. This includes cleaning the grill, the floor, and food prep surfaces. However, many restaurant owners also assume that kitchen staff can and should handle all cleaning in the kitchen, but this can be very shortsighted.
It's often better if you simply have a professional cleaning company do this work for you than expect your staff to handle thorough, deep cleaning.
Common Central Air Conditioner Troubleshooting Tips for 2 Major Issues
Your central air conditioner should operate smoothly and quietly, and should distribute cool air to your home without you even noticing that it's working. If you do notice problems with the air conditioner however, you might note a few troubleshooting tips before you call for service and repairs. At the very least, you might know what to expect by way of repairs that will need to be performed. Note the following.