How to Reduce Humidity Levels in Your Home This Summer
Hot and muggy summer weather can leave you scrambling indoors for cooling comfort, but an air-conditioned home that feels damp and uncomfortable offers little relief. When the problem is high humidity levels in your Phenix City, Alabama, home, adjusting your AC's thermostat setting only sends your utility bills soaring. Instead of resigning yourself to a cold and clammy environment, use these tips … [Read more...] about How to Reduce Humidity Levels in Your Home This Summer
Why Isn’t My Furnace or Boiler Heating My Home?
Originally published January 2014, updated December 2016 There is nothing worse than walking into or waking up to a cold home. If this happens to you, your thoughts may immediately race to the worst possible scenario -- that you need a new furnace or boiler. However, this may not be the case. There may be a simple reason that your system may not be heating your Phenix City, AL, home. Common … [Read more...] about Why Isn’t My Furnace or Boiler Heating My Home?
Air Source vs Geothermal Heat Pumps
Originally published November 2013, updated November 2016 If you are preparing to upgrade the heating and cooling system in your Seale, Alabama, home, you may be exploring high-efficiency options. This is important for those who want to make use of federal tax incentives before the end of the year. It's also a wise consideration because higher efficiency levels mean lower utility bills. Those … [Read more...] about Air Source vs Geothermal Heat Pumps
How Ductless Systems Increase Comfort and Savings
Ductless split systems offer numerous features and technologies for increasing your comfort and energy savings in your Phenix City, Alabama, home. If you have never considered ductless systems it's time to take a look at how these units can make a difference in your energy savings and comfort. Features that Increase Comfort Ductless systems provide numerous benefits especially when you live in … [Read more...] about How Ductless Systems Increase Comfort and Savings
How Do Geothermal Heat Pumps Work?
No matter where you live in eastern Alabama or western Georgia, the temperature beneath the surface of the Earth remains relatively constant, averaging around 55 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the year. Geothermal heat pumps draw on this reliable source of energy to heat and cool your home. Read on to learn how this green technology works and discover the many advantages that geothermal systems … [Read more...] about How Do Geothermal Heat Pumps Work?
Deciding Between a Gas or an Oil Furnace
As winter approaches, you want to be sure you are prepared. If you need a new heating system, you will have to consider many factors including whether to choose a gas or an oil furnace. Understanding the differences between these systems, as well as their various features, can help you to make the best decision. Natural gas and propane systems are far more common than those using heating oil. … [Read more...] about Deciding Between a Gas or an Oil Furnace
