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.
Browse our articles below to learn more about the care and keeping of your HVAC system. From industry insights on the brands you can trust to what you can do to extend your system’s lifespan, you can find a wealth of information here. Don’t see what you need? We’re always ready to help. Contact us online to let us know what we can do for you.
Time to Schedule Your Spring Maintenance
The best time to schedule your system maintenance call is BEFORE something fails. Your air conditioner is too important to neglect, service yourself or wait until something breaks. Call the experts at Comfort-Design to come to your Owensboro, KY home in once a year to do a routine air conditioner maintenance visit. If you don’t…
How to Save Money on my Heating Bill
Is your energy bill too high in the winter time? Are you looking for ways to cut costs? There are a number of simple things that you can do at home to save you money. Some of them are big projects but most are simple things that you can do in your day to day…
When to Replace My Furnace?
There are few simple things to take into consideration when thinking about a new furnace. How Old Is Your Furnace? The average life expectancy of a furnace is 15 to 20 years. The closer your furnace gets to this age range, the more attention you should pay to the warning signs. Start shopping for a…
How Furnaces Work
Having knowledge about how your furnace works can help you quickly solve the problem when your unit needs repair. If your unit needs professional help, you can always call the professionals at Comfort Design Heating & Air Conditioning at 270-255-9974. Gas furnaces create heat by burning natural gas. This gas is usually methane combined with…
Transitioning Your Heat Pump
As cooler fall temperatures approach here in Owensboro, you will need to transition your heat pump from being a cooling source to supplying heat. It is time to schedule maintenance before temperatures drop and you need the heating system to function properly. Some Things You Can do at Home: Replace the air filter. Remove any…
Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner
Whether you have a new construction or remodel, or it is simply time to replace your HVAC system’s components, you will eventually need to make the decision about installing a heat pump or air conditioner/furnace system. What is the Difference Between a Heat Pump and an Air Conditioner? In warm weather, the function of an…
Why is My Air Conditioner Blowing Hot Air?
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, but we know it is not acceptable here in Owensboro. We want to keep you cool at Comfort Design Heating & Air Conditioning, so here are a few simple things…
What is a Heat Pump?
A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside. In the summer the process reverses and it will remove heat from your…
The Benefits of a Ductless System
Ductless air conditioning systems can be the perfect answer for that room that’s never quite cool enough, or for that new addition you’re building. The ductless system works, obviously, with no ducts, as a traditional AC unit uses to carry air to vents. Instead, this system has an outdoor compressor unit located against the building…
The Importance of Air Conditioning Maintenance
When the temperatures in Owensboro, Kentucky, head to the top of the thermometer, it’s not the time for your air conditioner to be on the blink. Regular annual maintenance on your AC will go a long way in preventing that situation from happening. Just as your car requires regular maintenance to keep running smoothly and…
How Does My Kentucky AC Work?
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 Comfort Design, we believe that knowledge is power – the more you know about the appliances you are…