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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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Using Shade To Boost The Function Of Your AC System

Posted on August 4, 2015

Air conditioning is a wonderful invention, but just because you have an AC unit in your home does not mean you are free to ignore age-old methods for decreasing the temperature in a home. For example, using shade strategically can help to keep your home cool, which will decrease the load on your AC unit, and to improve the function of your system. In particular, you should think about how your home can best benefit from evapotranspiration and how shade can optimize the function of your condenser coils. [Read More]

Tips For Improving Your Air Conditioning System's Efficiency

Posted on July 14, 2015

Your air conditioning unit may be the best way to keep your home comfortable on a blistery summer's afternoon, but these systems have high energy demands. As a result, providing power to your air conditioning system can be an extremely expensive affair, but you may not realize that there are a couple of simple tips that you can follow to help improve the performance of your unit.  Use Shade To Reduce Your Air Conditioner's Workload [Read More]

The Benefits Of Baseboard Heaters

Posted on July 7, 2015

Baseboard heaters are an alternative heating source that can replace central heating units. Baseboard heaters work by heating up the air around them, which then circulates throughout the room. Because baseboard heaters work on a room by room basis, and are not forced air systems like most central heating systems, they carry with them a unique set of advantages. Understanding what baseboard heaters have to offer can help you decide whether or not they are the right fit for your home's heating needs. [Read More]

Boiler Repair: 4 Things That May Causing Inadequate Heating

Posted on June 11, 2015

When your home's boiler is in pristine condition, it can be one of the most energy-efficient ways to heat your home-- as opposed to a boiler that has not been maintained properly since its installation. Boilers are quiet and require very little maintenance. All of these are reasons why a homeowner may choose to heat their home with the use of a boiler. However, it is important to note, like other things, boilers can malfunction. [Read More]