Riley Heating and Air Blog
Make AC Maintenance a Priority This Spring
Finding ways to stay cool and comfortable during the summer is a primary focus for many homeowners in Phenix City, Alabama, where temperatures frequently soar into the 90s and the humidity makes it feel even hotter. Your best friend throughout that time is your air conditioner, but how well are you treating yours? The following are ways AC maintenance will help you to survive Alabama's heat and … [Read more...] about Make AC Maintenance a Priority This Spring
Replace Your Air Filters & Schedule an Inspection this Spring
While you're tidying up and getting ready to do your Spring cleaning, it's important to check your air filters and schedule a HVAC system inspection to prepare for the long summer months ahead. 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 … [Read more...] about Replace Your Air Filters & Schedule an Inspection this Spring
Better Indoor Air Quality in Your Columbus or Phenix City Home
Although people associate air pollution with the outdoors, indoor air quality in the Columbus and Phenix City areas is often much poorer than the quality of the air outside. In fact, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that levels of indoor pollutants may be two to five times greater than levels of outdoor pollutants. However, there is a contractor in Columbus that will be able … [Read more...] about Better Indoor Air Quality in Your Columbus or Phenix City Home
Is Your Heat Pump in a Heat Slump?
Even when it’s cold outside, a heat pump is designed to use refrigerant to transfer heat from the air outside of the home and displace that heat indoors. As crazy as that sounds, it actually works really well in moderate climates. Unfortunately, when those outdoor temps get below freezing, a heat pump does lose capacity and efficiency. Although, they do still produce heat, it may not be enough to … [Read more...] about Is Your Heat Pump in a Heat Slump?
Home Maintenance Tasks To Increase Savings This Fall
As the season change becomes noticeable, you may be looking for ways to enjoy the mild temperatures of fall and spend more time outside. However, it is important to include some home maintenance in your plans for the season so that your home comfort system will be able to offer optimum performance during the winter months. From fishing to enjoying other seasonal sports, your attention may be … [Read more...] about Home Maintenance Tasks To Increase Savings This Fall
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
