An air conditioner is a standard appliance in interior comfort. The Energy Information Administration reports that 87% of homes have an AC unit and they account for almost 20% of yearly electricity consumption in the US. At Comfortable Design, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the appliances you are using, the more effectively you can operate them.
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Indoor air quality (IAQ) is more than ten times (and, in some instances, more than 100 times) more polluted than the air outside, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These pollutants contribute to many diseases as well as respiratory conditions like asthma and allergies. Installing a ductless air conditioner (AC), also known as a mini split, in your Wrightsville, PA home has quite a few benefits over a traditionally ducted air conditioner.
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With the dog days of summer just around the corner, you may be running your AC more and more. We want to go over some of the ways that you can save money and energy with your HVAC system this season.
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If you hear any unusual noise coming from your HVAC unit, please turn it off and call us at 717-252-2078. Don’t attempt any kind of repair without consulting an HVAC certified technician first.
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Your home’s air ducts connect to your heating and cooling system carrying all the air in your Wrightsville home. You are breathing the air in your home it is optimal for the traveling air to be as clean as possible.
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Well, the sun is shining in Lancaster which means it might be time to spend the day outside. It also means that it is time to turn on your AC. What happens when you turn on your air conditioning unit and it blows hot or warm air? There are many reasons this might be happening. We want to keep you cool at Comfortable Design, so here are a few simple things that you can check before you call us or request service online.
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The US Department of Energy says that air conditioning can account for up to 47% of your utility bill. At Comfortable Design we take energy efficiency seriously. Here in Lancaster, York and Wrightsville we understand that air conditioning is crucial for comfort during the hot months and our advice may help you save money on your monthly energy bill.
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There are many different kinds of thermostats available to Lancaster and York PA homeowners. The three most common varieties are non-programmable, programmable, and smart. No matter what kind you choose, a thermostat has one basic function. It controls your heating and cooling system to make your indoor air climate the temperature that you want it to be. You set it to the temperature that you want your home to be. It then tells the heating and cooling system what to do to get your home’s climate to this temperature.
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A new furnace is a big investment and can be a heavy cost for any homeowner. It can be hard to make the decision to replace your current furnace, every furnace will need to be replaced at some point in a home’s life. How do you know when it is time to say goodbye to the furnace in your home?
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If you have a furnace in your Wrightsville home, more than likely you also have a thermostat that help control the temperature in your home. There are many things that can go wrong with your HVAC system over the years. Right now we are going to look at a few ways to troubleshoot your thermostat if your system is malfunctioning.
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