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FAQs About Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Services in Lancaster, Chester, PA
Heating
General
Cooling
Indoor air quality
Heat pump
Absolutely! A programmable thermostat helps make it easy to save by offering pre-programmed settings to regulate your home’s temperature in both summer and winter. Your programmable thermostat will do that whether you are home or not. Ask one of our team members to help you choose the right programmable thermostat. We’ll make sure it is installed properly and show you how to use it.
There are a number of factors that contribute to needing a furnace replacement. How old is your furnace? If it’s over 10 – 15 years old, it’s likely time for a furnace replacement—simply because this will improve your energy efficiency. Other factors include: how well it’s heating your home, how often it requires repairs, how much it costs to heat your home, etc.
Taking care of your home heating and cooling system is the single most important thing you can do. Properly maintaining your furnace includes regularly changing your air filters and having a yearly tune-up. This is essential to your furnace or heat pump’s performance and extends the life of your equipment.
We have a few tips on what you should do when the heat goes out, including layering your clothes, calling the power company, and more. Call the power company (they may not be able to turn your power on right away, but it can help alert them to the problem)
• Put on layers
• Use your fireplace
• Keep your family together in one room, close the doors or hang up blankets to block the heat in one room
DO NOT:
• Bring in an outside fuel-burning heat source such as a grill
• Leave space heaters unattended
• Open the fridge or freezer unless necessary, as they release small amounts of cold air each time
It won’t be long before we are switching our thermostats to offer us warmer air and make our homes nice and cozy during the colder temps. And warmer air means drier air that can influence our overall health. You may have never contemplated monitoring humidity levels in your home, or maybe you’re looking to find just the perfect balance. We’ve talked about the benefits of a whole home humidifier from reducing the chances of getting sick to helping with your skin. But how do you know which system is the best for your house?If you aren’t familiar, a whole-home humidifier gets water directly from your water supply and the water panel only needs to be changed a couple times throughout the heating season. There are more up-front costs to begin, but there is less maintenance, lower energy costs and mold prevention down the road.
There are a couple things you’ll need to consider when looking at a whole-home humidifier.
• Size—The size and capacity of a humidifier is based on gallons per day of operation. One way to find out what size you should get is to take your total floor area and multiply it by the height of your home’s ceiling. This will help determine how many gallons per hour is necessary and be a guide as you assess your options.
• Budget—There are initial expenses when purchasing the humidifier equipment, but it’s important to also acknowledge how much money will go into operation and maintenance. There are several models that can help meet the needs in your home while sticking to a budget you are comfortable with.
Each house is different. Our experts at JJJ TECHS Heating & Air Conditioning can offer you a home health report to help you determine which humidifier is best for your home. And our assessment will ensure you are getting the best solution to fit your existing HVAC system. We want to make sure you relax during the cooler season and that you have the support you need to maintain proper indoor air quality. Give us a call at 717-331-3877 or Fill out our form on contact us (https://www.jjjtechshvac.com/contact)to make an appointment.
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