I avoided installing an AC in my house for the longest time because I felt there was no need to endure the sounds. While some people find it soothing, I wouldn’t say I liked it at all. I lived in an area where temperatures were easy to manage, and that my house was fully insulated […]
Author: Alex
Simple tricks that make HVAC maintenance easy
Hiring an HVAC technician every month may not be a sustainable way to maintain the unit. What’s more, you only need professional maintenance at least once or twice a year, preferably before winter and summer. Usually, it helps check and test the heating or cooling unit right before the weather changes to an extreme that […]
My AC helped get rid of excess moisture in my house
When I first moved into my new house, I discovered that it always felt as though there was excess moisture. I kept no wet clothes in the house yet struggled with mold on the wall and a strange damp odor. I contemplated moving out, but this was not a viable option at the time. When […]
My sister’s house ceiling kept peeling until she fixed the HVAC issue
For a long time, I noticed that my big sister’s house had issues with the ceiling. I saw that the case of her ceilings peeling kept recurring no matter how much she renovated and repainted. This had gone on for years, and every time I visited, I could notice that she had tried to cover […]
Air conditioning saved my dog from dying
Most people don’t think about how serious summer heat gets. Imagine how tough it is on a human being and be considerate about your pets. Dogs and cats tend to suffer more when the weather is too hot. Ensuring they have access to a cooling system, probably an air conditioner, can help calm and ease […]
How my air conditioner saved my daughter from summer heat
Children are especially susceptible to sunlight exposure and can easily suffer from heat exhaustion. When this happens, these young ones can exhibit several symptoms that are easy to ignore. Spending too much time under the sun can be dangerous to young kids because they develop headaches, become hydrated, and become nauseated. In some cases, they […]
Grandma’s complaints about temperature fluctuations at the senior care home
A quick visit to the office and I got an assurance that something would be done Visiting grandma at the old home was always fun because she longed to see us every time we came. Sadly, her condition got worse with each visit because she forgot things slowly, and it was sad to know that […]
Insulation goes a long way
One of the easiest ways not to overwork your HVAC unit is to insure your house and all the rooms are well insulated. Insulation ensures that the house is protected in either extreme weather conditions. You are less likely to feel the heat of summer with proper insulation than when your home lacks insulation. On […]
Is a wall heater worth it?
Different people seek to find ideal HVAC systems for their houses. Knowing that your home will be warm enough during winter or cool enough during summer is one of the homeowner’s priorities. Unfortunately, this decision is not as straightforward as many assume. It is not as easy as walking into an HVAC business and picking […]
I’m fascinated by ventilation dampers and how they solve serious temperature issues
I love it when you find a cheap solution to an expensive problem. I had a bathroom sink that kept leaking water around the edges of the porcelain. When it was installed, it was placed into the open hole and the edges rest on the countertop. Whenever water gets over the edges of the sink […]