Design Comfort Blog: Posts Tagged ‘West Jordan’

How to Save on Cooling Costs

Monday, July 10th, 2017

cooling-costs-saveThere a number of problems that can impact your air conditioner, sometimes caused by neglect, but could even be from just standard wear and tear—particularly during the summer when your air conditioner is under increased stress. Unfortunately, over time these problems reduce your system’s energy efficiency, and as a result hike up your bills.

So, it’s only natural that you’d want to find ways to improve your air conditioner’s performance and efficiency throughout this summer. When you find yourself in need of air conditioning services in West Jordan, UT, we’re the team to turn to. In the meantime though, we’ve shared some tips below on how to save on cooling costs.

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Is It Time to Replace Your Tank Water Heater?

Monday, May 1st, 2017

time-to-replace-tank-water-heaterThere are a number of options today when it comes to selecting appliances for your home, including the tankless water heater. Many homeowners, however, still utilize the very reliable tank water heater to warm the water in their home. These systems do their jobs quietly, and are often tucked away in little-used parts of the home for space-saving benefits.

Unfortunately, though, being out of sight means that tank water heater problems can creep in relatively unnoticed. If your water heater is more than 10 to 15 years old, then these problems can quickly escalate to a full breakdown or emergency. When this happens, you’ll likely need a replacement, or at the very least prompt West Jordan, UT water heater services.

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Does Cold, Rainy Weather Impact Your Indoor Air Quality?

Monday, February 20th, 2017

Does Cold Rainy Weather Impact Your Indoor Air QualityThere are quite a few Utah residents and homeowners who don’t even realize just how bad the air quality can get in our area. We experience a weather phenomenon pretty often during this time of year called an inversion—which happens when normal atmospheric conditions literally become inverted. This traps a dense layer of cold air under a layer of warm air, and along with it, traps pollutants.

This problem is bad enough if you spend a lot of time outdoors, but it can be even worse when you’re indoors. In fact according to WebMD, your home’s indoor air quality can actually be worse than that outdoors. This is true of any state, but is especially pertinent in Utah. Fortunately, we have a wide range of West Jordan, UT indoor air quality products to help keep you healthy and comfortable indoors. But it’s worth learning why these efforts are so important.

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Can Regular Heating Maintenance Really Save You Money?

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

It’s no secret that one of the services we push is that of HVAC maintenance. Heating maintenance, in particular, is one of those services that is as necessary as locking the door to your home each night—it protects your property and your family. If you have a gas-powered heating system, then maintenance gives our professionals to check that everything is in good shape, and that nothing is in need of repair that could cause a fire or some other emergency.

Still though, customers are often still hesitant to invest in heater maintenance, because they simply don’t see the cost benefits. Why pay for a service for your heating system when energy costs are already so high these days? Well, there are a number of reasons to do so. Keep reading to learn more.

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Should a Tankless Water Heater be Your Next Home Appliance Installation?

Monday, November 28th, 2016

Is your home’s water heater in need of replacement? If it’s broken down recently or if you are tired of paying for increasingly frequent water heater repairs, then this may very well be the case. Whatever your reasons are for scheduling the replacement of your water heater, remember that there are far more options today than there were 10-20 years ago.

There’s nobody saying that you have to stick with the same type of water heater that you’ve always had. For example, you may do well to consider the installation of a tankless water heater—which offers many benefits.

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Time For You to Get a New Boiler?

Monday, October 24th, 2016

When living in Utah, there’s a very good chance that you, like many other homeowners throughout the country, rely on a boiler to keep you warm during the winter. If this is the case, then you have a heating system that can do its job very efficiently, and will last a long time to boot as long as you schedule preventive maintenance on a regular basis.

However, there will eventually come a time that your boiler will need replacement. No heating system lasts forever, after all. But how do you know when that time has come? Keep reading to learn about some of the signs that it’s time for you to get a new boiler.

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New Furnace Installation: Should you go Gas or Electric?

Monday, September 19th, 2016

Although fall is coming in just a few days, it’s pretty hard to tell cooler temperatures are on their way around here! But sure enough, they are. Which means if you are considering a new heating system installation, now is the time to take action.

Furnaces are found in many homes throughout the country. This popular heating system is very efficient, particularly with the high efficient models on the market today. But what type of furnace is best for you? Should you go with a gas-powered system or would an electric furnace make more sense? Keep reading to learn more about each system and why one of them may be a better choice than the other for your particular needs.

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Keep Your Air Conditioner Functioning Through the End of Summer

Monday, August 15th, 2016

The end of summer is near! Soon instead of using your air conditioner every day, you’ll be enjoying cool fall days and awaiting the time you can start to turn on your heater. But wait, we still have a few hot days to contend with, right? As such, you’ll want to make sure that your air conditioner makes it to the end of the season.

Hopefully, you’ve had regular maintenance done within the last year to prevent any detrimental problems. However, if you haven’t and if your AC system is over a decade old, then the strain that’s been put on your system all summer long could cause a breakdown. In order to best prevent this, follow the tips we’ve shared below.

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Why Should You Choose a Tankless Water Heater?

Monday, August 8th, 2016

Whether your water heater has broken down entirely or it’s just about ready to replace, you have many options to consider. It’s in your best interest to weight all of these choices carefully to ensure you are getting the most effective and efficient water heater system for your home. You do not have to stick with the same type of system you’ve always used!

A tankless water heater, for example, may be a great option for your home. There are many advantages to using this type of water heater, including the fact that you can get hot water on demand. This means you don’t run the risk of running out of hot water from your storage tank. Keep reading for a few of the largest benefits of tankless water heaters.

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5 Steps to Improving Your Air Conditioner’s Efficiency

Monday, July 4th, 2016

Summer is officially here, and with it comes unforgiving heat. As a result, your air conditioner is going to be doing more strenuous work and you’ll be relying on it to do its job well. Naturally, you’ll see a rise in your energy costs during this type of the year. However, your bills don’t have to be astronomical.

If you pay attention to the steps below, you can learn how to improve your air conditioner’s efficiency, and thus save money too. Not only that, but by improving your cooling system’s efficiency, you’ll be helping it to achieve a longer lifespan as well.

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