Differences Between Ductless And Central Air Conditioning Units

September 15, 2023

Air conditioning units are an essential appliance in many households. With increased global temperature extremes, you need a system that can keep you comfortable throughout the year. There are two main types of air conditioning units available: ductless and central air conditioning units. Let’s take a closer look at each one. Central Air Conditioning Units Central air conditioning units are designed to cool an entire house or building through a system of ducts that distribute cool air throughout the space. They are typically more expensive to install than ductless units, but they are more efficient at

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8 Benefits of Hiring a Certified HVAC Technician

May 15, 2023

When it comes to maintaining and repairing your HVAC system, hiring a certified technician is important. Certified technicians understand the importance of proper installation, maintenance, and repair services to ensure your system runs efficiently and effectively. Below are the benefits of hiring a certified technician for your HVAC system: 1. Helps to Ensure Quality Service Installing an HVAC system can be expensive, so having a qualified technician for a standard job is important. Certification shows that the technician has the training and expertise to install, maintain, and repair HVAC systems. Furthermore, a certified technician can also

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Why Is My HVAC System Leaking Water?

March 16, 2023

While it’s normal for a healthy, well-maintained AC to create a bit of condensation on hot summer days, seeing a puddle or excessive dripping are both causes for alarm. When water pools around the unit, it can damage the device and threaten your home’s foundation and landscaping. For those reasons, it’s crucial to begin troubleshooting a leaky air conditioner right away. Here at Hometown Heating, Air & Electric, we’ve seen countless leaky cooling units over the years. Sometimes the issue is a matter of simple maintenance, but other cases require specialized repair work. The following are some of the most common causes of HVAC

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Can a New HVAC Unit Increase My Home’s Value?

December 19, 2022

If you’re planning on moving in the next few years, it’s essential do what you can to increase your Cedarburg home’s value to ensure you have as much equity as possible when you sell it. This will allow you to have more money to put toward a new home. One important upgrade that some potential sellers consider is replacing their HVAC system. Since this represents a significant investment, it’s important to determine whether or not this purchase will give you a good bang for your buck. To help you make an informed upgrade decision, check out this insider’s guide from

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Should You Cover Your HVAC System in the Winter?

November 20, 2022

If you own a home, it’s vital that you take steps to protect it along with all of the equipment and appliances that help maintain a livable environment. There are pros and cons to covering your HVAC unit during the colder months, so it’s ultimately up to you whether you decide to cover it or not. Here’s all you need to know. Will Covering Your HVAC Unit Make a Difference? HVAC professionals have been debating this topic for years. In some ways, it makes sense to cover your unit when it’s not in use because

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Learn More About What Your Boiler Is Used For

October 20, 2022

There are many moving parts in your home that make it function the way you’re used to. If your home has a boiler, you may not realize that it is an important part of your hot water system. We realize that it may be confusing to learn about what this appliance is and what it does. So, you can learn right here what your boiler is and exactly what it is used for in your home. What Is a Boiler? If you look in your basement or utility closet, you may see a tall metal cylinder

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What Does SEER Rating Mean?

August 16, 2022

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It measures both how well an air conditioner cools a designated amount of space and also the amount of energy it takes to do this. A closely related idea is the EER, or Energy Efficiency Ratio, which is like a snapshot of an appliance’s energy efficiency at a given point in time. By contrast, the SEER rating takes into account the appliance’s performance over the length of a season. The SEER rating is calculated by multiplying an air conditioner’s cooling output over the course of the cooling season by

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HVAC and Indoor Air Quality

July 15, 2022

Many people believe that their HVAC system only delivers warm air in the winter and cool air in the summer and provides some ventilation. But the fact is your HVAC system has a great impact on the quality of air in your home all throughout the year. Our HVAC professionals at Hometown Heating, Air & Electric know that a well-maintained system can improve your home’s air quality, while a badly maintained one can worsen it. Good HVAC, Good Air Among the things a well-maintained HVAC system does for your indoor air quality are: Remove pollutants

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When Should You Change Your HVAC Air Filter?

June 20, 2022

As air travels through your HVAC system, it’s forced through an air filter. This filter works to remove impurities from the air like pet dander and dust. To ensure that your air filter is consistently improving the quality of the air inside of your home, it’s important that it gets changed on a regular basis. How to Tell That Your Air Filter Needs Changing The best way to determine that it’s time to change your air filter is to take a look at its state. As a general rule of thumb, you should be able to

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How Long Can My Air Conditioner Run Continuously?

May 20, 2022

The humid Wisconsin summers mean that your air conditioner often has to work overtime to keep your home cool. As a result, we often get questions from customers asking if it’s okay for their air conditioning to run constantly. The answer is yes, it is fine if you leave your air conditioning constantly switched on. However, the condenser unit shouldn’t run constantly as this will quickly cause the motor to burn out. Moreover, if the condenser unit is running continuously, this indicates that your AC system isn’t working properly and needs to be repaired. To understand why, let’s take a

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