During a bitterly cold winter night, in the luxury of our homes, we have the ability to adjust the temperatures to comfortably walk barefoot down the hall. It is easy to take our heating systems in Salt Lake City for granted, but without proper maintenance, they can become noisy and irritable, growling with mysterious sounds of dissatisfaction and ominous groans, warning that slippers and more blankets may soon be necessary.
Handy Ways to Remember Your Filter Changing Schedule for Salt Lake City Residents
April 30th, 2012
Changing the air filters in your Salt Lake City heating system and air conditioner is an essential maintenance task. The benefits of having a fresh filter for the air circulating in your home are numerous. The better air quality is good for your respiratory health, fewer allergens permeate the air, your system runs more efficiently and you save money. So why is it so difficult to remember to replace those filters? To help prevent those issues, try some of these tips to remember your replacement schedule.
Green Building Trends for Salt Lake City Homes
April 23rd, 2012
Residents of Salt Lake city have an increasing eye on reducing waste and creating energy-efficient heating systems, so it might not be as surprising to know that the green building market has been steadily increasing over the past few years, and in years to come is expected to triple from what it is now. The variety of green building trends for new homes which are in place today are staggering and exciting
Green Your Salt Lake City HVAC
April 16th, 2012
“Air conditioning accounts for nearly 50% of the energy use in the United States during peak summer months, and air conditioning is responsible for nearly 100 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year,” says the Rocky Mountain Institute in one of its White Papers. In the winter, while northern cities, like Salt Lake City, change over to the production of heat, southern states continue to rely on cooling their climate, raising America’s reliance on HVAC systems despite rising energy costs and the impact to the environment.
Salt Lake City Heating Tip: What To Do If Your Furnace Keeps Turning On or Off?
April 2nd, 2012
Furnaces are designed to last decades without major problems so long as they are regularly maintained. They typically work so well, in fact, there is a danger of taking our comfort for granted and skipping the annual service for a year or two as time rushes by…
Salt Lake City Q/A: What Is an Electronic Ignition?
March 22nd, 2012
When faced with the many options Salt Lake city residents have for heating system installations, many residents chose the complicated gas furnace. Modern ones in particular are designed to use as little gas as possible, and to recapture as much of the heat generated from burning that gas as can be done safely. One of the many safety and energy-efficient advances in furnace technology in the least twenty years is the electronic ignition.
How to Monitor Heat Flow from Furnace Registers for Salt Lake City Homes
March 16th, 2012
Of the many kinds of heating systems, forced air furnaces are among the simplest in Salt Lake City and monitoring the flow of heat is as simple as checking the registers and feeling the flow.
The Basics of Hot Air:
At the furnace…
Causes of Delayed Furnace Ignition in Salt Lake City
February 28th, 2012
Delayed ignition in Salt Lake City is usually accompanied by a loud banging or booming sound that resembles a small explosion in your gas appliance. In a furnace, this can be terrifying and should never be ignored.
Happy Valentine’s Day From Your Greater Salt Lake City’s HVAC Contractors!
February 14th, 2012
Everyone at Design Comfort wishes you a Happy Valentine’s Day!
Types of Air Filters for Salt Lake City Homes
February 13th, 2012
When choosing an air filter for your Salt Lake City home, there are many options. Each type of material is designed to capture a different type of particle to a different degree, so make sure you choose carefully based on the specific air quality problems your home has.