by Ventwerx | Feb 20, 2020 | Air Conditioning, Blog, Heating
What Is A Heat Pump? A heat pump transfers thermal energy from one environment to another. In a heating and cooling unit, the heat pump moves heat from the outside to the indoors in colder months, and moves heat outside in warmer months. How Does a Heat Pump Work?...
by Monica | Feb 16, 2020 | Blog, Heating
According to Energy Star, the average amount of money spent by a single family home toward electricity is around $2,000. Of this number, cooling accounts for 13 percent. Heating accounts for the largest share at 29 percent, followed by electronics at 21 percent, water...
by Ventwerx | Jan 17, 2020 | Blog, Ventilation
Interesting Facts About Air Duct Cleaning Air Ducts and Air Quality Did you know the quality of the air in your home can be much worse than the air outdoors? The list of potential allergens and pathogens in your ductwork is long: bacteria, kitchen grease, pet dander...
by Ventwerx | Dec 20, 2019 | Blog, Heating
Carrier Furnaces: Guide to Choosing a Residential Furnace The furnace in your home heats fuel, normally natural gas or heating oil, in an enclosure. This heated air is circulated to your home via ductwork, raising the ambient temperature in your home. At Ventwerx...
by Ventwerx | Nov 19, 2019 | Blog, Heating
Blog If your home furnace isn’t working correctly, and it isn’t that old, you should be able to have it repaired. However, if your furnace is getting up in age, it may be time to get it replaced. In this article, we’ll look at the major considerations for buying a new...
by Ventwerx | Oct 19, 2019 | Blog, Heating
Furnace Repair: 8 Common Problems and How to Solve Them Common Furnace Repair Problems During the winter months, having your furnace quit working is a bad situation. In this article, we look at the most common furnace problems, and how to troubleshoot them. The Two...
by Ventwerx | Sep 17, 2019 | Blog, Ventilation
The Nitty Gritty on Air Ducts in your HVAC System The air ducts in your heating and cooling system move air through metal or flexible ducting. Because the ductwork is in the walls, ceiling, or floor of your home or office, it is sometimes difficult to tell when they...
by Ventwerx | Aug 19, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Blog
Troubleshooting Central Air Conditioning Systems Common Problems in Central Air Conditioners and How to Fix Them As we head into the tail-end of summer, your air conditioner may be feeling the strain. So far this August, it reached 98F in San Jose and 102F in Morgan...
by Ventwerx | Jun 21, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Blog
How Do You Keep Your House Cool Without Constantly Running the Air Conditioning? As the summer months roll on, the temperature gets hotter, and most of us run our air conditioner more often. While this helps us feel more comfortable indoors, the downside is this often...
by Ventwerx | May 17, 2019 | Air Conditioning, Blog
What Is The Energy Efficiency Ratio in Air Conditioning? What is the Energy Efficiency Ratio in Air Conditioning? If you’re shopping for a new air conditioner, you may have noticed that they have an Energy Guide Label prominently displayed. On this label, is a EER...