AC Equipment
Setting Your Thermostat When Weather is Always Changing
How do Handle Fluctuating Temperatures New Jersey’s winter has seen its ups and downs this season. With mother nature not making up her mind, it’s possible that many of us are switching our thermostats from “heat” to “cool” as the temperature fluctuates. Some of us are even shutting off our HVAC systems altogether and opening…
Read MoreHow Can You Improve Indoor Air Quality?
Improve Indoor Air Quality with Your HVAC System Most people associate HVAC systems as simply a way to cool and heat a home. However, there are a variety of HVAC system components or stand-alone devices that can improve the overall quality of a home’s air as well. Temp Control offers a range of those devices…
Read MoreHow to Cut Energy Costs
Saving energy around the house relies on some simple maintenance tips and strategies, but there are a few new wrinkles to consider when trying to keep costs down. The Big Energy Draws It is common knowledge that the HVAC system is generally the largest consumer of energy in a home. Changing air filters, and cleaning…
Read MoreWhen Should I Replace My HVAC System?
With impending autumn weather relaxing summer’s grip, now is a fantastic time to think about replacing your home’s cooling system. Certainly, different geographical locations affect this decision. But in most areas of the United States, unhooking a home’s HVAC while the weather is mild is a great idea. As in the case of most decisions…
Read MoreAll You Need To Know About SEER Ratings
Accompanying nature’s outdoor furnace is the sound of millions of air conditioning units churning to keep the inside cool and comfortable. However, some of those humming AC units might be showing their wear. Some might be causing mild heat strokes when the electric bill shows up. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is a metric…
Read More3 Quick Fixes To Common HVAC Problems
The summer months are the most critical time of the year for a home HVAC system. When a heater or furnace breaks down in the winter, it’s easy to bundle up, add layers and stay warm. But when the AC doesn’t work and the outside temperature soars, we can only peel off so many layers.…
Read MoreHVAC NEEDS SPECIAL SUMMER CONSIDERATION
Summer brings added stress to a home’s HVAC operation. Obviously hotter weather makes the system work harder but there are other maintenance and operation tips to consider as temperatures soar. LET FANS HELP Give your air conditioning unit an assist with ceiling fans and/or standing fans. Hot air rises. Using ceiling fans or stand fans…
Read MoreSeasons in the Sun: Preparing Your HVAC System for the Warmer Days
Switching our thermostats to “cool” from “heat” this time of the year should serve as a reminder that if we did not service that HVAC unit in the fall, now is the time to get it done. Even if the unit was inspected a few months ago, that heat pump or furnace that has been…
Read MoreWhen the Carbon Monoxide Alarm Screams
WHAT IS CARBON MONOXIDE Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas. And it is deadly. It is formed when we burn fuels like natural gas, charcoal, wood, oil, propane or kerosene to heat our homes or cook our food or even run a car engine. It becomes particularly deadly when carbon monoxide fills…
Read MoreHVAC: What’s In a Name?
HVAC is the acronym used when we talk about the three significant components that provide temperature control to our homes and other buildings. The letters stand for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. What is an HVAC System An HVAC system for residential and commercial buildings generally involves the heating and cooling devices such as a…
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