Summertime is here, and with that come the unbearable hot and humid days. One of the most important appliances during this season is undoubtedly your air conditioning (AC) unit. It keeps you cool and comfortable while you're at home. Finding the perfect one for your home doesn't have to be a daunting task! Learn about the different AC systems available for your home, their features, and which might be the best fit for your lifestyle.
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If you currently have an oil furnace, you might be looking into alternatives. Heating oil is not very clean-burning, and oil furnaces are not known to be as efficient as those that use other fuels. Chances are, if you still have an oil furnace, your home does not have a natural gas connection. As such, a good alternative to consider is an electric furnace. Here are some important things to consider before making the switch from an oil-burning furnace to an electric one.
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A good habit to keep up with around your home is heater maintenance. The better care you provide to your heater, the better it will work long-term. But what does a proper maintenance schedule look like?
Although it can vary from heater to heater and home to home, here are some general guidelines to follow.
Replace Air Filter When Appropriate
Your home's heater relies on an air filter to collect dirt, debris, and other particles.
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Mold produces a distinctively unpleasant odor. The specifics of the scent may vary, and it could be stale, earthy, or may even smell like rotting vegetation—none of which are pleasant. When the smell seems to be emanating from a specific vent in your ducted air conditioner, you have a problem. When the smell seems to be coming from all the vents in your ducted air conditioner, you could have a serious problem.
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If your home has a musty odor, especially after you've had a water leak, you could have mold growing somewhere. Sometimes, mold is visible growing up walls. Other times, mold grows behind a wall, under wallpaper, or under flooring and is out of sight. The best way to find out if there's mold in your house is to work with a mold testing company and have your home tested for mold.
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