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If you’re more familiar with the traditional central air conditioner than you are with heat pumps, you might be surprised just how similar they are. However, there are some critical differences. To take top-notch care of your heat pump, it helps to have your questions answered. So here is a handy heat pump FAQ for you. Above all, remember that as a year-round HVAC system, it needs twice-a-year heat pump maintenance in Milton, WI, for the best performance. Here’s what you should know.
We tend to focus a lot on temperature, and not as much on humidity, when we think about our comfort in our homes. This is especially true in the winter in Wisconsin, when we’re really just worried about staying warm enough. However, you’d be cozier if your humidity was better and there are other benefits, too. Does your home need a humidifier? Let’s go over the benefits of whole house humidifier installation in Milton, WI.
There’s not much that’s worse than a total breakdown of your heating system in the middle of a frozen Wisconsin night. Unfortunately, once in a while, that is the sort of thing that happens. But we have good news for you! You can dramatically decrease the likelihood of needing emergency furnace repair by taking a few simple steps. Here’s what to do.
To get your home properly warm, your heating system runs in cycles. The thermostat registers that the temperature has dropped below the threshold and calls for heat. The furnace turns on and runs until the temperature reaches the higher target. Then it shuts off and the house slowly drops in temperature until another heating cycle is triggered.
Sometimes, though, the cycle is interrupted. Instead of running until your whole home is evenly cozy and the target temperature is reached, the system shuts down early. Then, a moment later, it starts up. Then it shuts down again! This is called short cycling. If your heating system is doing it, you’ve got a problem, and it’s only getting worse. As soon as you notice short cycling, get heating repair in Janesville, WI. Here’s what causes short cycling.
A gas furnace is a great way to keep your home toasty and warm all through the winter. And natural gas is a great fuel option. But setting anything on fire—and that’s what happens when you combust fuel—comes with risks. Your furnace has some mechanisms in place that keep you safe.
The most important component for the safety and function of your furnace is the heat exchanger. But it requires care to make sure it’s in good enough condition to continue keeping you safe! What is a furnace’s heat exchanger? What can go wrong with it? How can you tell if you need furnace repair in Madison, WI? We’ll explain everything.
Here in Wisconsin, you really don’t want to have to worry about your heating system. It’s too important—you need it to just work and not cause you any trouble. But despite our wishes, sometimes our heating systems do have problems.
You might realize there’s an issue because you aren’t warm enough, or parts of your house are very warm while other parts are cold. You might notice a spike in your utility bills or the system rapidly turning on and off. You might hear an odd noise. One other way that furnace problems can present themselves is with an odor. Do all heating system smells mean repairs are necessary? No. We’ll explain.
What a fantastic time of year! There’s such beauty all around, and so many fun gatherings and activities. The air is fresh and crisp, and you know it won’t last long. You’ve got to enjoy autumn while you can. But you also have some important things to do. Furnace maintenance needs to be done in the fall, and you don’t want to forget that. Things can go terribly wrong if you don’t take care of your heating system.
Heating and cooling use so much energy that they account for the largest portion of American households’ energy bills. And they’re essential—for your safety, you can’t do without, especially when it comes to heating in our climate. But wouldn’t it be nice if you didn’t have to spend so much every time a utility bill comes due? We’ve got some helpful HVAC efficiency pointers for you. If you’d like more efficiency tips, have specific questions, need to schedule that maintenance, or just want to talk to an expert in all things HVAC in Janesville, WI, we’d love to hear from you.
Perhaps you’ve heard your friends and neighbors mentioning their heat pumps in recent years. Maybe you’ve wondered what the big deal is, but haven’t asked, or they haven’t explained it very well. But now that you’re thinking about how much longer your air conditioner will last, and whether it’s time to think about having it replaced, you’ve got some questions about heat pumps.
Are heat pumps a new-fangled technology that’s just a passing fad? Are they more complicated, harder to use, or more likely to need repair than an AC unit? Is a heat pump actually an upgrade from an air conditioner, or just different, and not really better? We’ve got the information you need. If you have any questions about your home comfort options or heat pump installation in Janesville, WI, reach out to us today!
The weather is getting cool and beautiful! The foliage is changing! It’s time for fall festivals, family gatherings, and getting ready for winter. And soon, you’ll be spending a lot more time indoors. Will you be breathing clean, fresh air in there? Or will you be breathing clouds of dust, and maybe even mold spores? How can you tell?
The air you breathe all winter has been circulating around your home and going through your HVAC system’s ductwork over and over, bringing with it anything that lurks inside those ducts. And what is going on inside your ductwork? Since you can’t easily see or clean in there, who knows? What you need is professional duct cleaning. Here’s why.
