Keeping Energy Costs On The Lower Side
If you want to lower your air conditioning and heating energy costs it will mean your HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) — must be working as efficiently as possible. That means any defects in the system must be fixed as soon as they occur.
It is false economy not to spend money on air conditioning and heating repairs because a defective system will only see your energy expenditure rocket. Further delays might even see the air conditioner and heater becoming totally unusable, leading to it having to be replaced and you having to spend a huge sum of money.
Have Your Heating System Serviced Regularly
One of the best ways to ensure that your air conditioning and heating continues to work efficiently is to have it regularly serviced, at least once a year. Of course that will incur added costs, but it need not be as expensive as repairs. What is more, you will be ensuring your property’s
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Can You Really Save Energy By Closing Bedroom Doors?
Everyone wants to save on energy costs. One of the most popular ways to save energy in the home is to close doors and vents, especially in rooms which are not occupied. The only problem is this will not save a cent. Energy cannot be saved by closing bedroom doors, or any other door in the home..
Keep Your Home Cool In The Summer And Warm In Winter
To keep your home cool during the summer and warm in the winter, you need to have an efficient HVAC system. This is the system which provides air conditioning and heating. In order for it to work efficiently, air has to be able to circulate within the property. If doors are kept closed, even in unoccupied rooms, the air is not able to circulate freely. This, in turn, will lead to the HVAC system not being able to work efficiently, meaning that energy will be wasted instead of being saved.
Even if doors are closed the air does not even remain within
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Because What You Don’t Know Will Cost You…
Anyone who is buying a new home or installing a new HVAC unit, should understand it is very important, whatever the system you buy, that selecting the correct size for the property and having it installed properly, will determine around 75% of its performance and efficiency.
What Should People Be Wary Of When Buying A New Home?
People purchasing a new home should be wary when it comes to the contractor installing the HVAC unit. To save on his costs he may install an inferior system, but even if a superior HVAC unit is selected it might be poorly installed. In either case this could be a major problem, in the long term, for the home owner. Energy bills will soar and the system could become prone to breakdowns, ensuring further misery as heating and air conditioning fails.
The best way to avoid such problems is to ensure that the contractor installs the best HVAC unit possible and that it is the correct
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Preventative Maintenance Isn’t An Option; It’s A Must
You should never neglect your HVAC. It plays an important part in ensuring your home stays comfortable. In fact, if you neglect your HVAC system it could be potentially dangerous for both your home and family.
At Horizon we offer a wide range of services for your HVAC system all geared towards ensuring it operates efficiently and safely. We offer planned annual maintenance, routine repairs and our skilled technicians will even come out for emergencies. Our rates are affordable and our aim is to provide the best service for our customers.
Planned HVAC maintenance is a smart investment and here are five reasons why.
1. It’s Inexpensive
Planning to have your HVAC regularly maintained will not cost you the earth. It is far cheaper than having to pay for costly repairs should the system break down. Planned maintenance will also ensure your system works efficiently. An HVAC system which
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Check Out Your HVAC System Regularly For Sings of Potential Problems
You can expect some noise from heating and air conditioning vents, but it can prove to be very annoying when you hear popping and banging or high-pitched tuning fork type sounds. When that occurs it could be a sign that something is amiss with your heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
The Return Or Supply Air Flow
One reason for the irritating sounds emanating from the vents could be a problem with the return or supply air flow. An air filter that is clogged, dirty blower wheels, closed supply vents or duct dampers can result in the HVAC system having to work much harder, thereby producing much more noise than it has to. Ignoring these causes can also result in the possibility of damaging your heater or air conditioning system. Other causes of excess noise may be debris or other small items that have fallen into the ducts. That particular problem can be solved by having
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Ensure That Your Thermostats Are Calibrated Correctly
HVAC costs can be drastically lowered if the sensors are operating properly. Lots of energy tends to be wasted through problematic sensors. Many people tend to complain that their sensors are not giving off the correct readings and that the interior of their house either feels too hot or too cold. This is often because the thermostats are calibrated incorrectly.
There are a few ways in which people will be able to solve any issues that they have, without having to spend money. Usually only simple measures need to be taken in order to increase the energy efficiency and lower bills.
Sensor Positioning
One of the most important aspects of being able to achieve correct sensor readings is ensuring that the sensor is in the best possible place for conducting such readings. Some people make the mistake of placing the sensor above an appliance, such as a microwave or oven. This can cause the readings
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The Three Most Dangerous Words You Could Say To Your HVAC Service Technician: “You’re The Expert.”
You know the old saying about “half the doctors finished in the bottom half of their graduating class,” right? Unfortunately, the same thing can be said about heating and air conditioning technicians. But in the case of your heating or air conditioning tech, their level of expertise has a lot more to do with ongoing (on-the-job) training and field experience than it does what they did back in school. That’s because your heating and air conditioning system is far and away the most technologically advanced appliance you have in your home—and becoming more so every single year. Truth be told, your worst-case scenario when hiring a technician is somebody who’s been working in the field for 15 or 20 years—but WHO IS NOT up to speed on the latest technology changes.
Trust-Certified Technicians
The key to hiring an “up-to-date expert” is surprisingly
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Avoid Costly Repairs By Taking Precautionary Steps
Dust build-up and dirt can be very harmful to HVAC equipment. Remodeling can cause many problems due to the large amount of waste and dust in the air. Without taking the relevant precautions, people could end up having to shell out on very costly repair bills. There are a number of steps that you can take in order to prevent this from happening. Many of these steps are very simple and will not require funding in order for them to be effective.
Consult Your HVAC Contractor Prior To Start
It is always a good idea for your HVAC contractor to check over your plans prior to beginning any project. It can be very frustrating when you discover that things should have been done a different way after the project is complete and the damage has been done.
Avoid Running HVAC While Dusty Work is Being Done
You should try to avoid using your furnace or air conditioning whilst the work is being done.
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Deciding To Replace Your HVAC Equipment
Are you frustrated with the performance of your current heating and air-conditioning system? Have you held off on getting your system repaired because it needs extensive work? Are your energy bills consistently high, no matter how much you try to conserve? If so, it may be time to upgrade to an entirely new HVAC system, but how can you tell when your home needs a new heating and air-conditioning system? Are there specific features you should look for when choosing your new model?
Is It Time To Replace Your System?
Generally, you should replace your home’s air-conditioner if your current system is at least twelve years old. The federal government recommends this rule of thumb so that homeowners will purchase a system that features the most recent energy efficient technology. The same rule applies to heat pumps and also to furnaces and boilers. According to the government, homeowners should consider replacing all
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HVAC Systems and Mold
Mold is a common problem in home HVAC equipment. While it’s typical for mold to develop in HVAC units over time, letting the mold grow unattended may decrease air quality and lead to some breathing issues for those living in the home. Homeowners need to find out about typical sources of HVAC mold and learn how to remove mold from their systems when needed.
Common Sources of HVAC System Mold
Air conditioning systems in particular tend to harbor mold as a result of normal use. Drain pans, which often hold standing water for long periods of time, are primary mold sources. Since pipes contain bends and curves that may hold onto water from unit operation, they can also harbor mold. Often when there is mold growing inside the unit, you may be able to see mold growing on the inside of the air ducts.
Understanding the Problem
While the visible mold can be easy to spot, simply removing it will not fix the problem with your
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