Hello, I'm Ray... Welcome to my blog. I’m the “resident expert” around here on air conditioning, heating, indoor air quality, plumbing and septic. I run across all sorts of interesting information ranging from new technology, safety concerns and money saving tips. See for yourself and if you’d like me to address a specific topic feel free to contact me at ask an expert. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
08
Dec
Dec
10 Ways To Save On Your Water Heating Bill
Surprisingly, water heating accounts for around 12% of a family’s utility bill, the biggest chunk after heating and cooling your home. Below is a list of tips you can follow that range from no-cost habits changes to larger investments in appliances, depending upon your budget.
Surprisingly, water heating accounts for around 12% of a family’s utility bill, the biggest chunk after heating and cooling your home. Below is a list of tips you can follow that range from no-cost habits changes to larger investments in appliances, depending upon your budget.
04
Dec
Dec
Don’t Forget The Ductwork!
Most air conditioning and heating systems require some form of ductwork to channel or direct air to areas of the home where conditioned air is needed. The condition of your ductwork plays a major role in the overall energy efficiency of your home’s comfort system and also affects how comfortable your home is. Below are some important tips regarding the ductwork in your home.
Most air conditioning and heating systems require some form of ductwork to channel or direct air to areas of the home where conditioned air is needed. The condition of your ductwork plays a major role in the overall energy efficiency of your home’s comfort system and also affects how comfortable your home is. Below are some important tips regarding the ductwork in your home.
24
Nov
Nov
Plumbing Tips For The Winter
Cold winter weather can cause a variety of potential plumbing problems. Here are some tips to prevent or help minimize these plumbing mishaps ...
Cold winter weather can cause a variety of potential plumbing problems. Here are some tips to prevent or help minimize these plumbing mishaps ...
20
Nov
Nov
How Long Should My Furnace Last?
This depends greatly upon how well it is maintained but in general the average life is 15 years. But I can’t stress enough that the better maintained your furnace is, by having seasonal check-ups performed every fall, the longer you can expect it to last.
This depends greatly upon how well it is maintained but in general the average life is 15 years. But I can’t stress enough that the better maintained your furnace is, by having seasonal check-ups performed every fall, the longer you can expect it to last.
20
Nov
Nov
How Do I Increase The Humidity In My Home During The Winter?
Controlling the humidity levels in your home greatly influences the comfort you will experience as well as save you energy and reduce maintenance. Your home will feel most comfortable at humidity levels between 30 - 50%. We need humidity for our comfort and health but too little can produce difficulties for homeowners.
Controlling the humidity levels in your home greatly influences the comfort you will experience as well as save you energy and reduce maintenance. Your home will feel most comfortable at humidity levels between 30 - 50%. We need humidity for our comfort and health but too little can produce difficulties for homeowners.
20
Nov
Nov
How Often Should I Have My System Serviced?
There are some maintenance tasks that homeowners can do themselves, such as cleaning and replacing filters. However, in order to insure safe and efficient operation of a heating system, homeowners should have their furnace inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified service technician.
There are some maintenance tasks that homeowners can do themselves, such as cleaning and replacing filters. However, in order to insure safe and efficient operation of a heating system, homeowners should have their furnace inspected and cleaned annually by a qualified service technician.
18
Nov
Nov
Quality Installation Leads to Long Term Satisfaction
According to EnergyStar, a division of the Environmental Protection Agency, more than half of all air conditioners in the United States are installed incorrectly. When it comes to a new heating or cooling system, you want more than the best price or the top brand name. You also want the best people, and the best company, to install it for you and keep it working properly long after
you buy it ...
According to EnergyStar, a division of the Environmental Protection Agency, more than half of all air conditioners in the United States are installed incorrectly. When it comes to a new heating or cooling system, you want more than the best price or the top brand name. You also want the best people, and the best company, to install it for you and keep it working properly long after
you buy it ...
10
Nov
Nov
Improve Furnace Efficiency
Replacing your furnace filters once a month can improve your furnace's efficiency and an efficient furnace means lower energy bills ...
Replacing your furnace filters once a month can improve your furnace's efficiency and an efficient furnace means lower energy bills ...
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