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HVAC Hacks: Tips for Novices and New Homeowners

Hello, and welcome to my blog! My name is Keisha, and when my husband was deployed a few years ago, I was not sure how I was going to handle taking care of our home on my own. At first, I panicked every time something small went wrong, but then, I calmed down and learned how to troubleshoot and deal with small issues. The biggest challenge was HVAC issues. I decided to create this blog to help others in the same boat. Whether you are a military spouse on your own for the first time, a new homeowner or just someone looking for tips, you have come to the right place. I am going to fill this blog with HVAC tips and hacks. I hope that it helps, informs and entertains you. Thanks for stopping by!

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Heat Pumps: Why Do They Frequently Turn On And Off?
Heat pumps are crucial in maintaining a comfortable indoor space without incurring a high heating cost. This is because they are designed to conserve energy by constantly cycling on and off on a need basis. That said, there are times your heat pump can easily turn on continuously and in short cycles. When this happens, you may deal with high energy bills, not to mention component failure leading to expensive repairs.

Reasons Your Furnace Is Making Noises
Modern furnaces are supposed to operate quietly or with minimal sounds. However, if you constantly hear screeching, rattling, or banging, this is a sign that something is wrong. Here are some reasons your furnace is making noise. Faulty Blower Motor If the blower motor in your fan is faulty, you will hear a whistling or high-pitched squeal. There may also be rattling and loud screeching noises. The blower drives warm air out of the furnace through the air ducts and into your home.

What Can Air Conditioning Repair Services Do When The AC Won't Respond?
Nothing can ruin a hot summer day faster than an air conditioning unit (AC) that won't respond to temperature adjustments. That's why it's a good idea to have the air conditioning repair service on the speed dial. Here are some explanations of why your AC is not responding and how air conditioning repair services can fix these faults: 1. Malfunctioning Thermostat The first thing to check is your thermostat. Make sure it is set correctly and in cooling mode.

Why Is Your AC Supplying Warm Air? 4 Common Causes
When the air is hot and humid, you cannot wait to turn on your AC, relax and enjoy the cool comfort. However, sometimes you can turn on your AC during a hot day when you feel sweaty, only to be hit by warm air. Well, this can be an incredibly frustrating situation since you count on your AC to offer you relief from the tormenting heat. But what could be causing this?

Reasons To Avoid DIY Furnace Repairs
Many homeowners think they can save money by fixing furnace issues using DIY guidelines and toolkits. While this may translate to considerable savings in the short term, they will have to spend a significant amount of money on extensive repairs or replacements over time. Here are some reasons it isn't advisable to engage in DIY furnace repairs. Lack of Tools and Expertise Repairing a furnace requires diagnostic equipment and special tools.

Does Your AC Smell Bad When You Turn It On? Here Are Some Possible Causes
There is nothing worse than turning on your air conditioner in the hot summer heat, only for it to blow smelly air through the home. Worse, you will be forced to turn it off, leaving your home uncomfortable and with no way of beating the heat. Hence, if you are dealing with a foul AC smell, you will need intervention from a residential air conditioning repair professional. Still, you may want to understand why your unit has a stench coming out of it and how an expert will help.

Using Performance To Determine When You Need A New Air Conditioner
Some people wait for their air conditioner to reach a certain age, such as 10 or 12, and then they just have it replaced. This is an okay approach to take. It does ensure you're never running an AC unit that's too old or inefficient. However, this approach ignores the fact that some air conditioners are sturdier and last longer than others. Your air conditioner might have many years of good use, and you won't know that if you just replace it when it reaches a decade.

Tips To Prepare Your Commercial HVAC For Fall
With the cool weather associated with fall, you want to ensure your commercial HVAC is ready to supply the needed heat. Many of the preparation tips won't take much of your time. Besides, the preparation processes let you identify other issues that may require professional inspection and repair by an HVAC services company.  Here are the top ways to prepare your commercial HVAC for the fall weather. Protect Your Compressor

AC Programmable Thermostats: When Is the Right Time to Make a Replacement?
A programmable AC thermostat is helpful in ensuring that your home remains comfortable. When it's functioning correctly, it is effective in adjusting the temperature in your home. However, like most equipment, it may eventually fail. That said, you can catch and address early signs of failure to avoid discomfort and unlivable conditions in your home due to unexpected failure. Here are a few signs that point to a failing AC thermostat:

Is It Time To Replace Your Furnace? Find Out
Although a furnace will serve you for a long period, it will certainly reach a point where its performance will deteriorate. Since the signs of your heating system giving up may not be apparent, it is important you hire a furnace technician for a diagnostic callout. They will inspect your system, and if the cost of sustaining the furnace operation exceeds nearly half the cost of a new furnace, they will recommend a replacement.