Odd noise coming from my heating system

Odd noise coming from my heating system

My heating system for a legitimately long time was making a strange noise when it turned on, then it was a loud, grinding sound that was super aggravating. Anytime I tried to sleep, I swear that the boiler would fire up and keep me awake all evening long, and eventually I started googling what to

Can I call for heating system repair on a hybrid system?

Can I call for heating system repair on a hybrid system?

Years ago I called my local, Terrel heating repair business about a possible hybrid heating system. This combines a gas heating system and a heat pump. In Texas the frosty season is brief and not too intense. A heat pump system works totally enjoyable for the heating function most of the time. When it gets

Landlord refuses to replace Heating, Ventilation & A/C

Landlord refuses to replace Heating, Ventilation & A/C

I even tried to file a complaint with the renters union, however my pleas for sufficient temperature control went unheard I’ve lived in some pretty crappy apartments before out of necessity, and the conditions don’t typically get me down too much because I’m aware that I’m paying little and receiving little! I’ve resided in venues

The foul smell turned out to be a minor boiler repair

The foul smell turned out to be a minor boiler repair

I am aware that any foul smells in the apartment have to be eradicated immediately. I am on it when it comes to vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and spraying Febreze in my household. I invested in an air cleaner that installs right into my air duct to remove any mold, mildew, and smelly smells wafting around.

Landlord refuses to update HVAC

Landlord refuses to update HVAC

I’ve lived in some pretty crappy apartments before out of necessity, and the conditions don’t typically get me down too much because I’m aware that I’m paying little and receiving little. I’ve resided in places that didn’t have functioning door locks, where the lights flickered 24/7, and where the water was disputably safe to drink,

Some people cannot live without air conditioner

Some people cannot live without air conditioner

I know some people who cannot live without air conditioner right inside of their car, but their dwelling must be full of air conditioner as well. Here I am and I don’t even have air conditioner at home, then i also don’t even use the air conditioner in my vehicle most times. I only use

We've had some big problems

We've had some big problems

This week has actually been an interesting one. As somebody who had used to laboring from home, I actually overquoted how well I was prepared to only work remotely. In a normal week, I have two remote work nights. I cherish taking these extra nights to get more of my job accomplished from the peace

Skipping boiler repair was a mistake

Skipping boiler repair was a mistake

Most people suppose that because I live in Terrell, TX the weather doesn’t get that cold, and they are wrong! We do get below-chilly uneven temperatures and experience snow. A boiler is necessary… I own a gas boiler to combat the chilly season. It is a vital piece of device for us Texans. I make

Realized I could have a heat pump in a dual fuel system

Realized I could have a heat pump in a dual fuel system

When I first found out about heat pumps I got super excited. Both heating plus a/c in a single system. It is ductless so that means I can have zone control plus no HVAC duct cleaning needs. No fuel I deliver for the heating effect. It is cheaper, cleaner, plus the system isn’t dependent on

Trying to deal with an AC repair and a screaming baby

Trying to deal with an AC repair and a screaming baby

My husband is the handy one out of the two of us. If something goes wrong in the house I simply let him know and he takes care of that. In exchange I keep the house cleaned, the laundry done, and make all the meals. Well, my husband has to travel for work a bunch.

Ended up with a cracked heat exchanger

Ended up with a cracked heat exchanger

For a long time, I neglected my boiler simply because I didn’t want to call for service. Then it turned into me not calling for a repair. I figured that the problem would work itself out. In hindsight, that is dumb. No repair magically fixes itself. It started with me missing repair and my boiler

That foul smell was mold on my cooling coil

That foul smell was mold on my cooling coil

For a while I was dealing with a smelly air conditioner. It had a wet, musty smell every time it operated. Since the A/C doesn’t get a lot of action in Chicago, IL, I thought it wasn’t a sizable deal. It ran, was giving me great biweekly bills, as well as would reliably turn on.

Window A/C wasn’t powerful enough for a Palm Bay summer

Window A/C wasn’t powerful enough for a Palm Bay summer

I purchased a home in Palm Bay, Florida that was really abandoned mid construction project. There was an addition put on the home that was never finished. No insulation, no respected flooring, and it wasn’t right for the house. There also was only a window air conditioner unit in that didion. I decided to make

Glad my buddy and I can turn off the Heating plus A/C system while working from home

Glad my buddy and I can turn off the Heating plus A/C system while working from home

This week has honestly been an interesting one, as somebody who’s used to working from home, I honestly overestimated how well I was prepared to only work remotely. In a normal week, I have two remote work afternoons. I enjoy taking these extra afternoons to get more of my task accomplished from the peace of

Warm areas should get heat pumps

Warm areas should get heat pumps

My section basically requires A/C 90% of the time; There are around 6 weeks that get pretty freezing to where a boiler would be nice. The heating system doesn’t easily do much or have substantial demands placed on it, and well once my fireplace quit I started looking at unusual options, and I found that

Some people cannot live without air conditioning

Some people cannot live without air conditioning

I know some people who cannot live without air conditioning right inside of their car, then their household must be full of air conditioning as well, and here I am and I do not even have air conditioning at home, but i also do not even use the air conditioning in my car most times.