The MERV rating is an essential thing a person must know about when having an HVAC system at home.
MERV stands for “Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value.” This method of rating was made by the American Society, Refrigeration and Air Conditioner Engineers as a means of indicating just how effective the filters of an HVAC system is. The higher the number, the more effective it is.
How Do I Know What MERV Rating I Need?For starters, if you want to...
The last thing we need to experience during a chilly night is our heater system suddenly not working. At one point or another, it’s most likely you will experience problems with your heater. So you’re prepared in the event of it breaking down, here are a list of problems and what you can do yourself, like first aid for your heater!
Lack Of MaintenanceWhen you own equipment like heaters in your household, it’s very important to have proper maintenance. That way...
Aside from using a heater, using a heat pump is an essential tool at home especially when the air becomes chilly during the winter season. If it gets damaged then there is a big problem. Throughout the winter season, the cold weather can cause your heat pumps to suddenly freeze. Common examples are air conditioners and refrigerators. Frozen heat pumps can lead to damaging the water at home and will result in...
As the cold wind blows, we certainly don’t want to be freezing and feeling like we are in an endless winter even in the comfort of our homes. Luckily for us, gone are the days we had to scour and collect firewood to warm the hearth. However, even with the invention of heaters, we still face a few challenges in ensuring our homes are nice and cozy in the middle of snow and ice. The following are some of the mistakes homeowners unconsciously make that affect their energy bills and...
“It’s [almost] the most wonderful time of the year,” as the song says. The jingle of bells, the mistletoes kisses you’re probably looking forward to, and the smell of hot chocolate with those marshmallows… It’s also the coldest. But the cold temperatures are what gives the winter season it’s character. Love the snow and the warmth it invites by making sure you’re prepared to face it from indoors.
The first steps to...
Winter is fast approaching. Is your heater ready for the cold season? It’s not easy to have your heating system break down suddenly in the middle of the winter season. Make sure that your heating system is one hundred percent functional, efficient, and reliable throughout the frigid months. When necessary, it’s best to replace your heater with a new one when you notice something out of the blue.
How will you know...
