Home ownership comes with a great deal of responsibilities and an ever-growing to-do list. Add to that the responsibilities of a career and a family, and you see why modern life runs at a constant, fast pace here in Haskins. It’s easy to bump things like an air conditioner tune-up down the priority list, both in terms of time and money. It’s very likely you have higher priorities requiring more urgent attention than an air conditioner that seems to be working just fine.
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Though air conditioners are a major part of modern life, they hold many secrets few people know about. Luckily, our team at Kellermeier Plumbing & Heating is ready to spill the beans. Air conditioners have come a long way since they were first invented. Present-day AC units use 30 to 50 percent less electricity to…
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Should you repair or replace? That’s always the big question when it comes to major home systems like air conditioning (AC). Repairs are easier on the pocketbook in the short run, but too many of them can add up.
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Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors twice a year. It’s important to replace them and is very important for your safety!
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Maintaining your heating and cooling system with knowledgeable and experienced professionals like ours only reaps benefits for you.
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Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work. Our team at Kellermeier Plumbing & Heating wants you to understand the concept of short cycling, why it can be harmful and costly, what causes the problem, and what you can do about it.
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There’s so many particles floating in the air our eyes can’t see. Changing your filter as recommended can help improves your home’s health.
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If your furnace is producing heat inconsistently around your home, you’re not alone. Here are seven issues that could be causing uneven heat.
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You turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone.
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While an air conditioner’s efficiency is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, an electric or gas- or oil-fired furnace’s efficiency is measured by its AFUE, or average fuel utilization efficiency. This standard measurement is given in percentages, letting you know how much of your fuel is actually used to heat your Ohio home and how much fuel is wasted. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the unit is. Typically the ratings or percentages you’ll see on new furnaces range from 80 to 100 percent (contingent upon the fuel type of furnace being rated). If a furnace has an AFUE of 80 percent, this means the furnace converts 80 percent of the fuel to heat your house, while the remaining 20 percent is lost, usually out the chimney.
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