It’s easy to forget about your HVAC system when things are working smoothly. Your home is at your preferred temperature, the inside air feels fresh and clean and no noise escapes from the air vents. In fact, people often don’t give the system a second thought until a problem arises. And that problem, can often be at the worst possible time. Below are some common HVAC myths that, if addressed, can keep your HVAC system working smoothly.

My home is spotless, why do I need to change out my filters?

While you may keep your home spotlessly clean, the filter on your HVAC unit is still prone to getting clogged up. Yes, it may require replacement less often but it still does need to be re...

Introduction

In every building’s indoor air environment there are various forms of contaminants present. Contaminants take many forms, from those that are visible to the human eye, such as animal hair, and to those that are microscopic in nature, such as bacterial particles. The sources for these contaminants may be indoors (the occupants themselves, their activities) or outdoors (air pollution) or a combination of both. The measurement of these contaminants is commonly referred to as indoor air quality (IAQ) which is really a measurement of how clean your air is. Just some of the additional common indoor contaminant sources are as follows;

• Domestic cleaning products


• Furnishings (rugs an...

Why is my furnace not working?

A furnace is a highly engineered product, relying on a certain set of conditions to operate at peak output. There are several reasons why your furnace may not be operating correctly. Some of these may be easily identifiable by the homeowner and others will require consultation with an experienced HVAC contractor, such as Acosta Heating and Air Conditioning. In this article we look at some of the common problems encountered when the furnace is either operating below par or not at all.

Housekeeping – Help your furnace to breathe

To operate at maximum efficiency, a furnace needs to breathe. If you are noticing that the furnace is no longer delivering heat as...