How to Maintain Good Indoor Air Quality When Renovating
Remodeling requires a lot of planning, especially if you’re making significant changes to your home. Your project can be noisy, messy and dusty, and during the construction, pollutants may be released into the air. Maintaining good indoor air quality during … Continued
Using Your ecobee: A Guide
As most innovations have made taking more control of your appliances and gadgets possible, daily living has become easier. For example, a smart thermostat like ecobee has a wide range of features that can ensure optimal comfort to any household. … Continued
What Causes High Humidity Even When the AC Is Running?
Did you know that dehumidification occurs as a functioning air conditioning system cools? Air conditioner repair experts, however, note that when the AC is no longer working as it should, high levels of humidity are very likely to occur. This can result … Continued
The Importance of Matched Evaporator and Condenser Coils
Every modern air conditioner consists of two key components: the evaporator and the condenser units. The coils within these units are instrumental in generating cool air, as well as removing warm air indoors and releasing it outdoors. In today’s post, … Continued
How to Handle Storm-Damaged HVAC Systems
HVAC systems are built to withstand most weather conditions, but they’re not indestructible; they can still get damaged by storms. In today’s post, local air conditioning service contractor Modern Air Solutions discusses the signs that indicate your HVAC unit has been damaged … Continued
HVAC Considerations in the Healthcare & Medical Industry
HVAC systems play a crucial role in maintaining the health and comfort of people in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Because of this, choosing the right HVAC option for a facility goes beyond what’s energy efficient and cost-effective. Here are … Continued
How Does Cottonwood Season Affect Your HVAC System?
“Cottonwood season” spans from late spring to early summer. This is considered one of the warmer times of the year. One aspect of cottonwood season that can cause problems with your home’s HVAC system is the white, fibrous strands that come off … Continued
How to Improve Air Quality in a Poorly-Ventilated Room
Nobody likes a stuffy room. Whether due to a lack of windows or simply because your room is small or constricted, poor ventilation can be a real problem, and it’s something that many people avoid when looking for a new … Continued
How Redirecting Air Vents Can Help Improve HVAC Efficiency
While many homeowners don’t realize it, the air vents located around the house actually play a big role in an HVAC system’s energy efficiency. If you want to get the most out of your heating and cooling system, then this … Continued
What You Need to Know About HVAC Condenser Pads
As a homeowner, you need to understand that the motion of your outdoor HVAC unit causes rapid vibrations. Without a proper condenser pad, it will slowly sink into the ground over time. To understand how condenser pads work and whether … Continued
Here’s Why You Should Get a New HVAC System This Spring
If you’re planning on purchasing a new heating and air conditioning system soon, it’s best to buy a full HVAC system instead of getting them separately. If you’re not sure which model or brand you should go for, you can … Continued
Ecobee Smart Thermostats: Are They Worth the Upgrade?
For most people, a traditional mercury thermostat or a programmable thermostat is good enough for daily use. In today’s post, local heating repair and installation company Modern Air Solutions discusses why upgrading to a smart thermostat is a worthy investment and shines … Continued
Is it Okay to Run Your HVAC System Without an Air Filter?
Air filters are an important part of HVAC systems that help maintain indoor air quality. One of the questions people often ask is if it’s okay to run their heating and air conditioning systems without an air filter. In today’s post, local … Continued
Furnace Cycling Problems? Here’s What’s Causing Them
Your HVAC system has a usual way of running. Under normal conditions, for example, your furnace won’t be running continuously throughout the whole season. It’s perfectly fine for heating systems to cycle multiple times in a day, and sometimes even twice in an … Continued
What Different Furnace Flame Colors Mean
Having problems with your furnace and heating service in the middle of winter can be terribly inconvenient. A furnace isn’t exactly a complicated piece of equipment, but homeowners may still be puzzled by how exactly it works and may not know how … Continued
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3 Fool-Proof Ways to Solve Noisy Furnace Issues
With winter now in full swing, you want to ensure that your furnace is running as smoothly and efficiently as possible in order to keep your home comfortable. After all, you don’t want your furnace to break down or run … Continued
Should You Switch to a Variable-Speed HVAC System?
If you want your home to remain comfortable and energy efficient all-year-round, make sure your HVAC system continues operating properly by following a regular maintenance schedule. However, just like any other component of your home, there will come a time … Continued
3 Ways to Prevent Heat Loss This Winter
As the colder winter months in Illinois close in, now is a great time to start gearing up and thinking about how to effectively boost the energy efficiency of your living space. A great way to make this happen is … Continued
Why Is Your Furnace Clicking?
It’s not unusual for heating systems to make some kind of noise. Radiators produce knocking and hissing sounds, while furnaces make a low rumble, and even a small ductless unit will hum a little. However, if you start noticing clicking … Continued
A Basic Guide to Packaged Rooftop Units
A packaged rooftop unit, also known as a rooftop unit or RTU, is a type of HVAC system that contains all the components needed to provide heating and air conditioning in a single unit. This is roof-mounted equipment that’s typically … Continued
Comparing Gas & Electric Furnaces
A furnace—whether fueled by gas or electricity—is an essential equipment that supplies homes and buildings with sufficient heating. A gas furnace and an electric furnace perform similarly, but that does not mean they do it in the exact same fashion. … Continued
Common External Threats to Your HVAC System’s Health
While most HVAC systems are designed to be placed outdoors, they’re not impervious to external threats. In today’s post, local heating service provider Modern Air Solutions discusses common external threats to your HVAC system’s health.
Important Things to Check Before Turning on Your Furnace
As the days become cooler, you’ll soon find yourself having to turn on the furnace. Before you do, keep in mind that doing so isn’t as simple as flipping a switch. In today’s post, the HVAC contractors at Modern Air Solutions share … Continued
Basic Troubleshooting for HVAC Issues
Do you feel that there’s something wrong with your home’s HVAC system? If so, then you should be able to do some basic troubleshooting. Here our air conditioning and heating repair specialists talk about how to narrow down the possible causes of … Continued
Do Smart Thermostats Help You Save Money?
Because the HVAC unit is one of the most power-hungry appliances in the home, it’s not surprising that homeowners try various methods of making it more energy efficient. One possible solution is getting a smart thermostat, but some homeowners are … Continued
The Top Advantages of Good Indoor Air Quality
During these difficult times when many people are spending more time at home, ensuring a cool, comfortable indoor environment is a necessity. But is the air you breathe inside your home clean? Good indoor air quality is as important as … Continued
10 Ways to Achieve Energy-Efficient Home Cooling
Is your home using more energy than it should just to keep things cool this summer? If so, this might be reflected on your energy bills over the past few months. Fortunately, there are many things you can do to … Continued
Answering Frequently Asked Questions About Air Conditioning
Air conditioners are essential to your home’s comfort as well as good indoor air quality. They also help you sleep better and wake up in a positive mood. Your AC can even help prevent your electrical devices, such as computers, … Continued
Tips to Keep Your Air Conditioner Efficient This Summer
Your HVAC system works harder during the cooling months as you’re constantly running your air conditioner. It’s important to keep your equipment in good shape so it can keep you comfortable in the hottest of days. The last thing you want in … Continued
5 Reasons Why Your Home Has Hot & Cold Spots
When moving around your home as usual, most of the time you’re unlikely to notice anything out of the ordinary. However, there might be times when you notice that there are some spots in your home that are too hot … Continued
6 Common Commercial HVAC Mistakes That Waste Energy
Nowadays, more and more property owners are doing their best to lower their monthly energy bills in order to save a significant amount every month. Unfortunately, there may be times when you feel like your efforts to save energy are … Continued
What to Look For Before Contacting an HVAC Contractor
A compromised heating and cooling system can reduce your home’s comfort and even increase energy bills. One way to keep your HVAC system in good shape is through regular maintenance and addressing problems as soon as they arise. However, not … Continued
Things You Should Know About NATE Certification
You must be careful with the people you hire to do work on your home. Before agreeing to work with an HVAC contractor, you should do your research and check their certifications. One thing to look for is the North American … Continued
What You Need to Know About Air Purifiers & Air Quality
Did you know that indoor air can carry five times more pollutants than outdoor air? Fortunately, air purifiers are designed to remove impurities in the air to improve its quality. However, it’s important to keep in mind that not all … Continued
A Guide to Finding the Right HVAC Contractor
To ensure the comfort and safety of your home, hiring an experienced HVAC contractor is a must. Heating and cooling systems can be complex, which is one of the many reasons why your technician should be well-trained. However, with all the … Continued
