Is your heating and cooling bill killing you? Do you end up heating or cooling rooms you don’t need to simply because there’s no way to shut off the vent? Although most vents are made to open and shut, after years of use, the vents may not work as well as they should. Sometimes, even ...
You have just added a new room to your home and though you are pleased about that there is one issue with the addition – no climate control. There is no need to get concerned. Re-directing heat and air conditioning to the new addition is a simple task if you know the basics. A Cautionary ...
The Venstar ColorTouch Thermostat is a touch screen thermostat with online capabilities using the SkyPort Wi-Fi Key so you can adjust your homes heating and cooling from anywhere you can get cellphone or internet service. Ease of Use, Performance: 3/5 Look & Feel: 3/5 Features 4/5 How much I enjoy 4/5 Total: 3.5/5 Stars The ...
If you’ve ever sat in a rush hour traffic gridlock pattern, watching the temperature needle on your car, truck, or SUV dashboard, inching swiftly upward, you know how scary it can seem. A hot engine, after all, isn’t just a temporary inconvenience; serious damage can result. Your smartest way to prevent engine overheating is to ...
Insulating ductwork in your home is one do-it-yourself project that will likely pay for itself quickly. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, uninsulated ductwork in unconditioned spaces in the home causes 10-30% of the heat and cooling to be lost through conduction. Deciding Which Ductwork Needs Insulating Air ducts in conditioned spaces in your ...
People often forget about the radiator of their cars and trucks, but the heating and cooling system should be checked every six months. The radiator should be flushed and refilled with antifreeze every year. Antifreeze lowers the point at which water in the heating and cooling system freezes, and antifreeze elevates the point at which ...
If you were ever wondering how to install a furnace, look no further. With this simple guide, you might want to save yourself some money and install your furnace. Of course, if you are not 100% sure of what to do, always enlist the help of a professional heating and cooling company and you can ...
Baseboard vents are used in many types of heating and cooling systems. Because of their wide use, it is sometimes difficult to know when to open the vent and when to close it. Some systems require an open vent year round, while others should be closed during certain seasons to optimize energy efficiency. To determine ...
