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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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Where's The Cold Air? What To Do When Your AC Refuses To Turn On
The calendar might indicate that fall has arrived, but that doesn't mean the temperatures are cooperating. If temperatures are still in the triple digits in your area of the country, you still need your air conditioner to help keep you cool. If it's not working properly, these last few days of warm weather are going to be unbearable. If your air conditioner has decided not to turn on, you need to find the cause quickly so that you can get it repaired.

Why Your Air Might Need To Be Balanced
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.

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

How To Automate Your Home's Heating And Cooling
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:

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

Two Jobs To Prep Your AC For Summer
Even though summer hasn't hit yet, now is a great time to get your air conditioning working as efficiently as possible. That is, you don't want to wait until the middle of summer, when you are relying on your air conditioner on a daily basis to make repairs. If you have to go even just a couple of days without an air conditioner, you might have to find a different place to live for a during that time if you live somewhere especially hot.

Why And How To Clean The Furnace Filter Compartment And Registers
HVAC maintenance can be intimidating if you have never personally worked on your system. Homeowners are understandably cautious when it comes to working with gas and electrical appliances. Indeed, most serious furnace, condenser, and evaporator repair should be left to licensed HVAC technicians. This article will look at two of the easiest but most essential jobs that homeowners can do on their own if they want to increase the efficiency of their HVAC.

How To Best Clean Air Ducts And Registers
Some people only think of duct and register clean as part of their own filtering system. Of course, if you have dirty air ducts, the air coming into your house will carry allergens, dust, and possibly more. However, dirty air ducts and registers can also reduce your airflow, making your system last efficient. DIY duct and register cleaning are actually easier than you might think. What Do You Need for the Project?

How To Preserve Your HVAC System
Owning a home requires constant upkeep and attention of certain components. Perhaps the most important thing to maintain over the lifetime of your home is the HVAC system. The problem is, if you leave your HVAC system alone, it will become less and less efficient over the years. You might not notice anything at first, but eventually, you will end up with a bigger utility bill. So, when it comes to maintaining a healthy HVAC system, preventative measures are important.

How To Prepare Your Condenser For Winter
Just because summer is coming to an end, doesn't mean that you can completely neglect your AC system. In fact, if you have reached the point that you will no longer be running your AC in your commercial building for the rest of the season, there are a few simple things that you should do to prepare your system for the winter. This article explains some great ways to preserve and protect the condenser units during the winter.