6 Ways to Improve Your Air Conditioning Efficiency
The heat of summer can be overbearing in even the most temperate climates. To get some relief, many turn up the air conditioning to keep their home cool. But your air conditioner may not be running at its highest efficiency, resulting in uneven temperatures and higher...
How Humidity Impacts Your HVAC System
We all know the signs of a humid house: condensation on windows, clammy or heavy air, and a damp smell throughout the home. In the winter, we may have the opposite problem, with cold spots and dry skin. If humidity goes unchecked, you can impact your comfort, damage...
History of Air Conditioning
Air conditioning is one of many modern conveniences that makes our day to day lives easier. With the turn of a dial, we can keep our homes cool and comfortable through even the worst heat waves—without costing an arm and a leg. But even with the near ubiquity of air...
Is Your AC in Shape for Spring?
Each spring, many homeowners gear up for the warm weather with an air conditioner or heat pump tune-up. Oftentimes this involves recharging the unit with refrigerant to keep air cool and your home comfortable. However, this process may become costlier for units...
American Heat at HBA Table Top Night
American Heat's own Greg Lamb recently visited Copper Creek Event Center in Blue Ash for the Home Builders Association Table Top Night. This event features Cincinnati's best home builders and suppliers, and we were happy to be a part of it!
Why You Should Keep Your Air Filter Clean
Your home’s air filter that corresponds to the heating and cooling system is probably something you don’t think about very often. However, capsule that oversight is a mistake, because as you’ll soon see, an air filter is more important than you may think. When an Air...
How to Make Rooftop HVAC Equipment Run Better
Due to factors like a lack of space or a preference to keep an HVAC system out of sight, some are placed on the rooftop. Obviously, the high location could make some maintenance tasks trickier, but the tips below, combined with the professional advice of a technician,...
7 Myths About Energy Costs
7 Myths About Energy Costs We’ve all heard clever ways to cut energy costs from Mom, Dad, or Aunt Edna—but which are true and which are old wives’ tales? Read on for some common myths about slashing energy costs. Your computer’s screen saver helps to...
How to Audit Your Energy Bill
How to Audit Your Energy Bill Chances are you’re never all that excited to receive your energy bill, so it stands to reason that you may not spend a whole lot of time poring over it. While it may not be the most interesting document in the world, it’s worth taking the...
Why You Should Keep Your Home Air Filter Clean
Why You Should Keep Your Home Air Filter Clean Your home’s air filter that corresponds to the heating and cooling system is probably something you don’t think about very often. However, that oversight is a mistake, because as you’ll soon see, an air filter is...