Ray's Blog
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.
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Jun
Jun
What is a Good Temperature to Set my Thermostat?
Most of the time, the best thermostat setting is that temperature at which you feel most comfortable. However, when extremely high summertime temperatures set in, the best temperature setting is going to be 15 to 16 degrees below the outside temperature...
Most of the time, the best thermostat setting is that temperature at which you feel most comfortable. However, when extremely high summertime temperatures set in, the best temperature setting is going to be 15 to 16 degrees below the outside temperature...
09
Jun
Jun
Energy-Efficient Water Heating
Below are several energy-saving strategies that can help lower your water-heating bill. You can lower water-heating costs by using and wasting less hot water in your home.
Below are several energy-saving strategies that can help lower your water-heating bill. You can lower water-heating costs by using and wasting less hot water in your home.
02
Jun
Jun
The “8” Most Common Air Conditioning Problems
If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, either it was undercharged at installation or it leaks. If it leaks, simply adding refrigerant is not the solution. A trained technician should fix any leak, test the repair, and then charge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant.
If your air conditioner is low on refrigerant, either it was undercharged at installation or it leaks. If it leaks, simply adding refrigerant is not the solution. A trained technician should fix any leak, test the repair, and then charge the system with the correct amount of refrigerant.
24
May
May
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Install Your Own Water Heater
Most homeowners don’t have the knowledge and materials required for a water heater Installation. This process involves more than just attaching a water line...
Most homeowners don’t have the knowledge and materials required for a water heater Installation. This process involves more than just attaching a water line...
21
May
May
What Is An Air Handler?
An Air Handler is the inner portion of a central air conditioning or heat pump system that is responsible for the movement of the heated or cooled air throughout the area covered with the system...
An Air Handler is the inner portion of a central air conditioning or heat pump system that is responsible for the movement of the heated or cooled air throughout the area covered with the system...
21
May
May
Does It Make Any Difference If I Use Hot Or Cold Water While Running My Garbage Disposal?
While it’s safe to run hot water from the sink through the garbage disposal, we recommend that you use cold water when you are operating the disposal...
While it’s safe to run hot water from the sink through the garbage disposal, we recommend that you use cold water when you are operating the disposal...
19
May
May
5 Tips to Increase the Efficiency and Longevity of Your Central Air Conditioning System
Many of us probably wonder how we ever survived the hot days of summer before central air conditioning. But as with all great things comes responsibility. If your A/C system is not maintained on a regular basis you will experience decreased system efficiency which can result in higher than normal electric bills and a shorter lifespan.
Many of us probably wonder how we ever survived the hot days of summer before central air conditioning. But as with all great things comes responsibility. If your A/C system is not maintained on a regular basis you will experience decreased system efficiency which can result in higher than normal electric bills and a shorter lifespan.
12
May
May
Plumbing Hotspots
There are certain areas in your plumbing system that you are most likely to encounter problems with. Keeping an eye on these areas can help eliminate any potential serious problems in the future.
There are certain areas in your plumbing system that you are most likely to encounter problems with. Keeping an eye on these areas can help eliminate any potential serious problems in the future.
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