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Maintaining the perfect environment in your home is tricky. But you’ve done it. You’ve installed an energy-efficient HVAC system, air-sealed your basement and attic to prevent temperature leaks, insulated the air ducts, and you know that the airflow in your home is perfect. That’s everything you need to take care of right? Not quite, there’s one other item that can heavily impact how balanced your home environment stays: The thermostat. It’s a simple device, but one that requires more time and thought than most people give it. A little bit of mental energy before a purchase can go a long way to making sure you don’t overspend and can improve the energy efficiency of your home. [Read more…]
Central heating and air has one very specific job: Adjust the temperature of your home to a more comfortable level. Unfortunately, HVAC systems do this by moving and regulating airflow throughout a home. If any portion of that system develops a strong smell you’ll find that same smell filling every room in your house very shortly. Just as some smells aren’t as bad as others, some problems that cause smells aren’t as terrible as others. In fact, you can identify some HVAC problems by the smells they cause so you can identify who you need to contact for help. 