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On most thermostats, you can choose between On or Auto for your fan setting. On tells your HVAC unit to run its fans all the time, even when the air isn’t being heated or cooled.
Continue ReadingProtect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.
Continue ReadingCarbon monoxide is a poisonous, odorless, tasteless gas. It is formed by the incomplete combustion of carbon, or the incomplete burning of natural gas and other things that contain carbon. It can often be mixed with other gasses with odors. Carbon monoxide can result from the burning of any of these, gasoline, kerosene, oil, propane, coal, wood and other things. It is also a byproduct of an internal combustion engine.
Continue ReadingIf you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.
Continue ReadingYour heating and cooling system is one of the most significant investments you’ll make in your home. Be sure to do some research before you buy anything to get the most value for your money. And make sure you are working with a company you can trust to do the job right.
Continue ReadingChange your HVAC filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see, and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.
Continue ReadingThe best time of year to have your AC serviced is spring, even if you reside in a locale with pretty warm weather all year long.
Continue ReadingSchedule a clean-check today to make sure your air conditioner runs smoothly this summer.
Continue ReadingIs your home always uncomfortable either upstairs and down? You should consider zoning your home!
Continue ReadingUpgrade your HVAC equipment to help you save money on your monthly energy bills. Call us today for more information.
Continue ReadingYou turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician?
Continue ReadingKeeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.
Continue ReadingInsulate the pipes in your home on exterior walls or in unheated areas such as crawl spaces, garages, basements, and attics.
Continue ReadingA heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your home and transfer it outside similar to an air conditioner.
Continue ReadingA leaky faucet is a fairly obvious sign that there is something wrong with your plumbing. Signs include soggy floors, foundation cracks, water meter changes, or a mildew smell. One leak in itself doesn’t mean you need new plumbing necessarily but frequent leaks could be a sign of an aging pipe system.
Continue ReadingKeeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time spent at home. Contact us today for more information.
Continue ReadingCool your home by opening the windows at night and save on your energy bill. The outdoor breeze will keep your home feeling cool.
Continue ReadingKeep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy.
Continue ReadingUsing natural light inside is an easy way to save on your energy bill and keep your home cool. Call Dependable Service Plumbing & Air today!
Continue ReadingClose your blinds on sun-facing windows during the day to keep the sun from heating up your home and causing your AC to use more energy.
Continue ReadingTurn on your ceiling fan when you’re home while raising the temperature on your thermostat to save energy costs and keep your home feeling cool. Make sure that your fan is rotating counter clockwise to blow the air straight down and therefore feel cool.
Continue ReadingIt is no secret that your oven will toast your house up and cooking on a cold day is nice sometimes, but on a hot day it will warm your house up in an unnecessary way. Try to utilize the opportunity you might have to cook outside.
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