HVAC
4 Best Practices for Programmable Thermostats
Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to make their home more energy-efficient in order to save a significant amount on their monthly bills. According to HVAC maintenance companies, one of...
Furnace Leaks: 4 Possible Causes & What to Do About Them
Water leaks from a furnace makes it easy for panic to set in, especially since not only can these leaks cause moisture damage but the temperature around your home is...
How to Solve Poor Airflow & Uneven Indoor Temperatures
Whenever a home is experiencing poor airflow or uneven heating/cooling, homeowners automatically think that installing duct booster fans, such as regular or inline fans, would solve their problems almost immediately....
Why Heating Bills Increase in the Winter and What to Do About It
Winter is here, and along with lower temperatures outside you'll almost certainly begin to see your heating bills increase. HVAC companies like Stone Heating and Air can explain what factors cause your...
Preparing for Heat & Power Loss in the Winter
Power outages can be troublesome in the middle of winter when many of us rely on electricity for heat. Blizzards and ice storms are two of the culprits that can...
5 Gas Furnace Safety Habits to Practice Every Winter
The gas furnace is the most common energy-efficient heating system, but some homeowners fear that they're a safety hazard. While this isn't exactly true, with a natural gas furnace you...
Sweating It Out: Condensation in Air Ducts and How to Prevent It
Condensation in air ducts affects the quality of air in your home. Dust, dirt and other debris in your ductwork can exacerbate colds and allergies, as well as asthma. In...
How We Estimate the Right Size Furnace for Your Home
Every home has unique heating requirements, and when it comes to choosing a furnace, finding the right size for your home is essential. Today’s article tackles how HVAC companies make...
4 Smart Ways to Help You Save on Heating Costs This Winter
Keeping your home comfortable this winter can cost you a lot. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to save on heating without spending a fortune on upgrades. Stone Heating and Air,...
Ways to Make Sure Your Furnace Is Winter-Ready
Outdoor temperatures are dropping, and we expect this to continue over the next few months. As you spend more time indoors to avoid the frigid weather, you must make sure...
Why Are Ductwork Leaks Bad for Indoor Air Quality?
Your air ducts, much like the indoor and outdoor units of your HVAC system, must be regularly maintained to ensure the proper distribution of conditioned air. The presence of leaks...
How to Tell if Your Furnace is Short Cycling
With the days already colder, households all over the country are turning on their furnaces to keep their homes warm. Unfortunately, there’s a chance that your heater is suffering from...
Is Your Thermostat Due for a Replacement?
The thermostat is the “brain” of your home’s HVAC unit. It tells you the temperature in your house, enables you to control your heating and cooling preferences and allows...
HVAC Maintenance: A Quick To-Do List for Early Fall
Every month, there are things you can do to make sure your heating and cooling system is in top condition. Here’s an HVAC maintenance to-do list for early fall...
3 Common Commercial HVAC Mistakes That Waste Energy
Expenses are always a concern for property owners, which is why it’s crucial to make sure your HVAC system is performing as it should so you're able to take advantage...
How Often Should You Have Your Air Ducts Cleaned?
Air duct cleaning is integral to maintaining good indoor air quality for your home, keeping allergens and other airborne particles at bay to ensure you and your family only breathe...
Home Heating Systems: Then and Now
Many things inside your home were developed long ago. Heating systems, for instance, have been around since prehistoric times. In this article, Stone Heating and Air, one of the most...
Does Your HVAC Unit Have Dirty Sock Syndrome?
"Dirty sock syndrome” may not sound familiar, or even like a real syndrome, but it’s quite easy to understand the reasoning behind the name once you’ve encountered the smell that...
3 Things That Commonly Go Wrong with Commercial HVAC Systems
Commercial heating and cooling systems are made to last for a long time, but as time goes by it's inevitable that their components will eventually break down. When this happens,...
