HVAC News, Tips, & Tricks in Owensboro, KY
Get answers to your burning questions about your heating, cooling, and indoor air quality systems!Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or a seasoned DIY pro, there are always times when you could use a second opinion. Why is your furnace making that strange noise? What should you do when your AC is blowing warm air? How often do you really need to change your air filters? The expert team at Comfort Design Heating & Air Conditioning is here to help you answer those questions and more with our homeowner guides to all things HVAC.
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How to Determine Heat Pump Efficiency
If you’re in the market for a new heat pump, efficiency is probably a factor in your search. Luckily, the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) has a universal ranking system for heating-and-cooling units. You might have seen mystical abbreviations like HSPF or SEER, but what do they actually mean? Well, here’s a guide…
Why is my Furnace Blowing Cold Air?
It is best to call us or request service online, for an in depth ductwork inspection.
5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check
Once the cooler weather hits here in Owensboro, KY, this fall, you are going to want the inside of your home toasty and comfortable. This means turning on your furnace. Long before the first night you’ll want it, you should have your furnaced cleaned and checked by a professional from Comfort Design. You may not…
Leaky Ducts
Ductwork is a hidden element that is crucial to your home comfort. Ductwork is the system by which warm or cool air circulates throughout your home. It is essential to have well maintained and cared for ductwork in your home. Most of it is hidden behind walls or in places that are not a frequently…
Air Conditioner Maintenance
An air conditioner, just like a car, needs regular maintenance and service to run efficiently. At Comfort Design we recommend getting your AC unit serviced and cleaned once a year. You should do this in the Spring to ensure that your unit will run with the most efficiency during the hottest Summer months. We understand…
Top 5 Air Conditioner Purchase Mistakes
1. Buying The Wrong Sized Unit It is easy to buy an air conditioner too large or too small for your space. A larger unit does not necessarily mean more cooling power. Each AC system is designed for certain sized spaces, different cooling needs, household age, etc. A unit that is too large or too…
When Do I Need a New Air Conditioner?
Air conditioning is crucial for comfort in your daily life here in Owensboro, KY. A well maintained AC unit, with yearly inspections and monthly filter changes, can last up to 10 or 15 years. So how do you know if you need repairs for your unit or if you need a replacement? Age How old…
Ductless Maintenance
A ductless, or mini-split, heating and cooling system is a splendid choice for your home and a worthwhile investment. It offers many benefits, and you can enjoy them all for years to come if you maintain the system on a consistent basis. You definitely want to protect your investment. By not keeping up with the…
Why is My Air Conditioner Freezing Up?
A freeze up is when a layer of ice forms on the outside of your AC unit. Whether you have a window unit or a central air system the causes and effects of this, as well as the solutions, are the same. The ice build up on your AC unit creates an inability to cool…
Why is Indoor Air Quality Important?
People spend 90% of their time indoors and indoor air can be 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has indoor air quality ranked as one of the top 5 environmental dangers. It is linked to severe asthma and allergy development in children and to heart problems and…