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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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Why Your Air Might Need To Be Balanced

Posted on August 19, 2018

Air balancing is an important part of improving the air circulation of your HVAC system and improving the overall performance of your AC and heating system. Air balancing is the process of delivering the right amount of heat and cold to different areas of your home. If your home is not comfortable and if you have an old HVAC system, you will need to hire an HVAC contractor to not only replace your HVAC, but to properly balance your air. [Read More]

Ventilation Issues In A Commercial HVAC System And How To Find/Fix Them

Posted on July 11, 2018

Commercial HVAC systems cover thousands of feet of ventilation. The ventilation starts in the basement or on the ground floor and initially travels the whole distance in the basement to the ventilation that eventually ascends to the next floors. Forced air heating and cooling systems have to make it all the way through the ventilation to the top floor, which is a monumental feat as it is. When you have ventilation issues along the way, the higher-up floors do not receive the heat and/or air conditioning they need. [Read More]

How To Automate Your Home's Heating And Cooling

Posted on June 16, 2018

Technology has come a long way and is rapidly changing the way the world is doing things. You have automatic doors, security and alarm systems, lighting, etc. Why not automate your heating and cooling as well? Gone are the days when all you needed was a single thermostat to heat or cool your home. Today, you have many options for automating your heating and cooling. Here are some options you may want to consider: [Read More]

Buying A New Home? 3 Things To Consider About The HVAC System

Posted on May 8, 2018

When buying a new home, there are a lot of things for you to consider. Buying a home is one of the biggest financial undertakings that most people make. You want to make sure that you know what you're getting into when making such a big decision. Home inspections usually look for major issues with the home such as foundation damage or roofing issues. However, there are other parts of the home that you need to consider when buying. [Read More]