Don’t Let Your Neglected HVAC System Inflame Your Allergies — 3 Maintenance Tips

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 12, 2012

Don't Let Your Neglected HVAC System Inflame Your Allergies -- 3 Maintenance TipsThroughout the year, dust mites, pollen, fungi spores, bacteria and pet dander build up in the ducts of your heating and cooling system. Many of these particles cause or aggravate allergies. A neglected HVAC system lowers indoor air quality by blowing allergens around the home. If maintenance of the HVAC system is neglected, these allergens can escape into the home. Just three maintenance tips can improve air quality and reduce allergies in your home. Read More »

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A New Air Conditioner Is A Big Investment — Why You Should Consult A Professional

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 10, 2012

A new air conditioner is one of the biggest investments you can make in your home. When making large purchases like this, consulting with an HVAC professional assures you that you get the most from the investment. Air conditioners are complex systems, and few outside of the industry have the training to help you determine the size you need, its efficiency and what’s involved with installation and ongoing maintenance. Read More »

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Ductless Mini Splits Make Zoning Your Home Simple And Efficient

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 5, 2012

Ductless Mini Splits Make Zoning Your Home Simple And Efficient For homeowners looking to add heating and cooling to a new or renovated space, ductless mini-splits can offer the flexibility of zoned heating and cooling, without that added costs to retrofit your home’s ductwork. Read More »

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Heat Pumps — Efficiency Ratings And Features To Consider

By Eric Detmer | Published: April 3, 2012

Heat pumps deserve a second look when homeowners are upgrading their heating and cooling systems. Able to produce both heated and cooled air, heat pumps operate much more efficiently than standard gas furnace systems, and perform just as efficiently as a central air-conditioning system.   Read More »

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Purchasing A New HVAC System — Comparing Initial And Lifetime Costs

By Eric Detmer | Published: March 29, 2012

Purchasing A New HVAC System -- Comparing Initial And Lifetime CostsCalculating the return on investment (ROI) when purchasing a new HVAC system will primarily include evaluating the system’s efficiency ratings. However, ROI provides a somewhat limited view of the costs that a heating and/or cooling system will incur over its lifetime. That’s why it’s often helpful to compare the first cost, ROI and lifetime costs of any system that you’re considering. Read More »

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Should You Have Your Ducts Cleaned? Key Considerations

By Eric Detmer | Published: March 27, 2012

Your home’s ductwork system is a key component in the overall process of heating and cooling your home. Once your HVAC equipment produces conditioned air, that air then travels through the ductwork. Read More »

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Reducing Heating And Cooling Loads Also Reduces Energy Costs

By Eric Detmer | Published: March 22, 2012

Reducing Heating And Cooling Loads Also Reduces Energy Costs Did you know that there’s a fairly easy way to cut energy spending in your home? If you lower your home’s heating and cooling load, you will automatically spend less year-round. The secret is finding the most effective ways to improve your home’s performance. Read More »

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Programming Your Thermostat — Tips For Maximum Energy Savings

By Eric Detmer | Published: March 20, 2012

If there were a way you could save 10 percent on your heating and cooling bills each year, wouldn’t you want to know about it? Using a programmable thermostat can do just that. And it’s one of the most cost-effective ways to ensure energy savings. Programming your thermostat requires knowing the optimal settings, understanding how long to adjust the home’s temperature, and limiting overrides. Read More »

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Tired Of Dry Air? Consider Whole-House Humidification

By Eric Detmer | Published: March 15, 2012

Tired Of Dry Air? Consider Whole-House HumidificationCold-weather seasons present the most problems for homeowners due to dry indoor air. To further compound the problem, continuously running a home heating system can make the air inside your home even drier. Often the best solution to remedy dry air during the heating months is to install a whole-house humidification system. Read More »

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HVAC Maintenance Plans — A Wise Investment

By Eric Detmer | Published: March 13, 2012

Maintaining your heating and cooling system ensures a multitude of benefits. And participating in your trusted local professional’s HVAC maintenance plan gives you even more bang for your buck. If you’re already convinced that regular preventive maintenance helps, but haven’t yet taken the plunge by participating in a maintenance plan, here’s a look at what you’ll get when you sign up for Detmer & Sons’ plan: Read More »

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