Homeowners generally favor heat pumps for their efficiency. However, a number of common issues can cause them to run very inefficiently. When your unit turns on and off continuously, this can significantly drive up your energy bill and damage its parts.
Continue ReadingLet’s face it: running your furnace gets expensive. Heating alone accounts for over 40 percent of the average American’s utility bill, according to a US Department of Energy (DOE) analysis. Staying warm can be a costly proposition.
Continue ReadingAs the leaves change color here in Ohio, our team at Airclaws is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace maintenance season.
Continue ReadingYour home is a place for rest and relaxation. Heating and cooling is a big part of that equation—but so is indoor air quality (IAQ).
Modern homes are well-insulated—which is excellent for temperature control but not ideal for air quality. Your home can trap molecules that trigger allergies or other respiratory issues. That’s why adequate ventilation and balanced humidity are so important.
Continue ReadingYou decided to part ways with your old air conditioning (AC) system. It is not always an easy decision to make.
Continue ReadingA ductless system, also known as a mini split, can add comfort to areas of your Ohio home where ductwork cannot reach.
Continue ReadingIn some ways, heat pumps have an edge over the traditional combination of a furnace and central air conditioning (AC) unit. However, no two households are the same, and each option has its pros and cons.
Continue ReadingYour mini splits are an important, beneficial part of your Ohio home. That’s why you should take steps to protect your investment, so you enjoy its benefits for years to come.
Continue ReadingFor your HVAC system—and your lungs—to perform at peak level, the numerous airways need to be open and clear. Essentially, the air in your Athens home is carried to and from your lungs back to the HVAC system.
Continue ReadingDoes an air conditioner (AC) help with allergies? In one word, yes. Actually two words, yes if. If you properly maintain the air conditioner. Air conditioners can help filter your home’s air and control its humidity, which are both helps in the allergy world. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), it’s estimated there are now 50 million seasonal allergy sufferers in America, so any and all help is welcomed.
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