Heating & Cooling Files

All fuel burning equipment, including your fireplace, must have a good supply of fresh air and effective venting that carries exhausts outdoors.

Having your heating and air-conditioning equipment maintained on a twice-a-year basis is one of the best ways to ensure efficient, reliable operation.

Although you have probably heard it a million times before, changing your air filter regularly can greatly reduce your operating and maintenance costs on both air-conditioning and heating.

Is the condenser coil clean? If not, read the instructions that came with your air-conditioner on how to clean the coil, or call a technician. Do not attempt to clean the condenser without turning off the power.

Central Air Conditioner efficiency is measured by the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). The higher the SEER the more efficient the unit. Units with a SEER of 10 or above are considered high-efficiency

Turn on humidifier and set humidistat. The highest setting you should use is between 40%-45%. Lower the setting as the outside temperature drops.

Is the thermostat switch set to proper positioning (heat or cool)? Is the set-point above or below the room temperature?

Since hot air rises and cold air falls, in the summertime close some first floor supply registers, and open some upstairs; do the reverse in the winter.

Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning are integral systems that control the climate of your home.

The EPA under the Clean Air Act requires individuals working on refrigeration equipment, including residential air conditioning units, to be certified in the proper handling of "ozone-depleting" substances.

The EPA under the Clean Air Act requires individuals working on refrigeration equipment, including residential air conditioning units, to be certified in the proper handling of "ozone-depleting" substances.

Air cleaning can be used as an adjunct to source control and ventilation, but alone it cannot effectively remove all the pollutants typically found in indoor air.

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