Riley Heating and Air Blog
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
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
Cooling Tips to Save You Money This Summer
Soaring temperatures can cause your cooling bills to skyrocket. Cooling bills are one of the largest utility bills that households face each year. If you want to save money while keeping cool in your home this summer, it is important for you to be proactive about reducing your energy usage. Save Money On Your Cooling Bills These tips will let you lower your cooling bills this summer without … [Read more...] about Cooling Tips to Save You Money This Summer
Read This List of Must-Haves Before Hiring an HVAC Contractor
Your family depends on great heating and cooling to stay comfortable throughout the year, and when it comes time to hire an HVAC contractor, you can't afford to settle for second-best. There are plenty of great HVAC companies out there; there are also plenty of contractors that do suboptimal work. Look for these four must-haves to separate the best from the rest. Must-Have: Factory … [Read more...] about Read This List of Must-Haves Before Hiring an HVAC Contractor
