A little spring cleaning can go a long way toward keeping your air conditioner in great shape. Unfortunately, too many homeowners overlook the things they can't readily see. Hidden away within the AC plenum, your evaporator coil often ends up being missed. The following shows why and how you should give your AC system's evaporator coil the TLC it needs to help it survive another sweltering summer. Why Coil Cleaning Is Often Necessary [Read More]

The instant your furnace sputters to a halt, you might start searching for the cheapest heater on the market. However, while most furnaces might seem pretty similar, some manufacturers offer varieties that can help you to solve some age-old homeowner complaints. Here are two great features you should look for when you shop for a new furnace, and why you won't regret the extra investment: 1: Variable Speed Controls During the winter, you already have to deal with shorter days and a frigid commute, so why make things worse by investing in another furnace that will interrupt your sleep? [Read More]

As summer draws to a close, temperatures will soon drop, and you'll start to use your air conditioner less. Before the season for using it is completely over, you should check its fins for damage. Air conditioners have many technical components that require the knowledge of a knowledgeable HVAC technician, but the fins aren't difficult to inspect. In some cases, you may even be able to repair them yourself. Here's what to look for and how you can repair them if they're damaged. [Read More]

It sounds like a disease you would get after trekking for miles through a jungle. In reality, Legionnaires disease is a serious lung infection that can be passed to you or your family members through the use of infected water. Here's what you need to know to keep the dangerous bacteria that causes the disease out of your home. Water Heaters, Plumbing, and Legionnaires Disease Legionnaires disease is caused by bacteria called Legionella. [Read More]