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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.
Auto means the fan only runs when your air is being treated.
When thinking about replacing your home heating and cooling system, be sure to purchase properly sized equipment for your specific home.
Ductless systems, also known as mini-splits, provide heating and cooling without traditional air ducts. They are much simpler to install than a central HVAC system and offer other advantages as well.
Hot water from a tank has its disadvantages. That’s why we want you to know about tankless water heaters.
Have your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.
Is your water heater leaking? Here’s what you need to do: First, find the location of the leak. This will be helpful for you and your service technician. Turn off the power supply by switching the water heater circuit breaker to “off” for an electric water heater or by turning the dial to “off” on a gas water heater. Next, turn off the cold water supply to avoid more water being wasted from the leak. Call us today to have your water heater repaired or replaced.
Keep your windows closed day and night. This will keep your home cool and prevent your AC from using more energy.
Change the batteries in your smoke and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings. It’s an easy reminder to replace them and is very important for your safety!
Carbon 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.
You 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?
A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside.
Upgrade your furnace for increased energy efficiency and heating cost reduction.
Regularly scheduled maintenance can help you catch symptoms of bigger problems before they become an issue for your business. Catching symptoms of trouble early on can keep your units working efficiently and safely as long as possible.
Protect your pets from indoor air pollution by changing your air filters regularly.
Using natural light instead of artificial light inside is an easy way to save on your energy bill and keep your home cool.
Close 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.
Turn 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.
It 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.
Keep your home cool by learning about what causes humidity and the effects of it in your home.
If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at (217) 224-2665. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.
Air quality in your home is important to your family’s health. Having the right humidity levels, changing your filters regularly and installing air-cleaning or filtration systems like UV lights and air scrubbers.
Is your home always uncomfortable either upstairs and down? You should consider zoning your home!
Change 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.
If you take good care of your air conditioner with annual inspections and monthly filter swaps, it should last 10 to 15 years before you need to replace it.
It’s time to replace your old or broken AC unit in your home and you don’t want anything to go wrong with the new one. Avoid the common mistakes people make when purchasing a new air conditioner and learn how to prevent them.
Close 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. Contact Bruening Heating & Air Conditioning today for more information at (217) 224-2665.
Keeping clean air circulating your home is very especially important due to more time being spent at home. Contact Bruening Heating & Air Conditioning today for more information at (217) 224-2665.
There are a few things to check in your home in the case that your furnace is blowing cold air, such as your thermostat settings, air filter, and your home’s ductwork. If you can’t figure out the issue, give us a call at (217) 224-2665 and we will inspect your furnace.