Riley Heating and Air Blog
When to Schedule Furnace Maintenance
When to Schedule Furnace Maintenance The time to schedule heater maintenance for your Columbus, GA, home is long before you feel the first cool air of fall. If you put it off until late fall or early winter, you may not be able to get your preferred appointment time. Another reason to schedule your furnace tune-up with Riley Heating & Air Conditioning in the early fall is to ensure that your … [Read more...] about When to Schedule Furnace Maintenance
Replace Your Air Filters & Schedule a Tune-up this Fall
While you're decorating and getting your home ready for Fall gatherings, it's important to check your air filters and schedule a HVAC tune-up to prepare for the next season. If home-ownership is newer to you, you may be unfamiliar with what exactly your air filters do, why it's important to change them at least every 3 months and how to install them correctly. The air filter's purpose is to … [Read more...] about Replace Your Air Filters & Schedule a Tune-up this Fall
No Fail Pumpkin Bites Recipe
These are the cutest, easiest little pumpkin muffins you'll ever make. Only three ingredients! Perfect for any Fall event and can be made allergy-free for school treats or dietary restrictions. Makes 24 mini muffins Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin puree 1 box cake mix (spiced cake mix, vanilla, white or gluten-free) 1 tbsp. Pumpkin Pie Spice (or as much as you'd like!) Directions: 1. Grease pan and … [Read more...] about No Fail Pumpkin Bites Recipe
Caulk Your Home for Better Performance and Lower Bills
Energy-saving measures take many forms, and your home's performance can be enhanced by both professional and DIY activities related to limiting energy loss. According to Energy Star, you can save up to 10 percent on your home heating and cooling costs by doing some simple air sealing work. A combination of sealing air leaks with caulk and supplementing your attic insulation can lead to lower … [Read more...] about Caulk Your Home for Better Performance and Lower Bills
What To Do When Your Air Conditioner Constantly Runs
Many air conditioning systems are so quiet you never notice the gentle hum that tells you they’re working. You may hear a “click” when the system kicks on and never think anything about it. However, you’ll pay attention when it starts to feel like the house never gets cooled out even when your unit is working. Check Your Thermostat The first thing you should do if you notice your air … [Read more...] about What To Do When Your Air Conditioner Constantly Runs
The Importance of Home Performance Evaluations
Alabama homeowners who would like to improve energy efficiency may not know how to identify effective household energy-saving solutions. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program recommends a whole-house approach to energy conservation. If you have high energy bills, uneven heating and cooling or a lot of dust, your home may benefit from a home performance evaluation. Home … [Read more...] about The Importance of Home Performance Evaluations
