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What Is Black Mold? Black mold, or toxic mold, thrives in moist, humid, and dirty environments. Also known as Stachybotrys chartarum, black mold is a greenish-black substance found in places with high humidity, water damage, leaks, and flooding.  Toxic mold thrives on various types of materials, including: Your air conditioner unit collects a significant amount of … [Read More]

What Is AC Efficiency? In general, efficiency involves getting the most output from a given input. Therefore, air conditioner efficiency involves removing the most heat with the least amount of energy. This principle applies to smaller and larger units, but each type uses different metrics to assess efficiency. For example, room units might use an … [Read More]

1. Call in an HVAC service tech once a year If you want your air conditioner to keep your house cool for many summers to come, the best thing you can do is have an HVAC service tech test the unit every spring, clean and adjust it. They are best equipped to go over everything … [Read More]

8 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Heating Oil Tank Our heating tank experts put together these top eight signs that it’s time to call for oil tank replacement. 1. Oil Tank Rust Getting a visual inspection for above-ground tanks is essential to ensure that rust spots are not forming on your tank. Typically, a … [Read More]

1. Unusual Noises Strange noises are a common indication that your furnace is experiencing problems. A soft and steady hum while the furnace is running is normal—banging, rattling, or squealing is not. If you hear any sudden or loud noises, they should be checked immediately. The cause of unexplained noises could be loose components, motor … [Read More]

1. Schedule two HVAC tune-ups per year Contact a home services company to give your furnace a tune-up in the fall and your air conditioner a tune-up in the spring. This preventative maintenance usually includes a good inspection, cleaning, lubrication and any necessary adjustments. 2. Change the air filter regularly Disposable fiberglass filters should be … [Read More]