Home Maintenance

During the summer months, many homeowners rely on their air conditioning (AC) system to cool down the home and remove the humidity from the air. While for many ...

As residents of the Gulf Coast and Eastern Seaboard know all too well, hurricanes form every year and bring destructive winds, drenching rains, and flash ...

When it comes to energy efficiency, ensuring that your HVAC system is working properly is at the top of the list. However, there are many additional ways to ...

As we start a new year, do you know everything you need to be doing to make sure your HVAC system is in tip-top shape? Regular maintenance is an important part ...

Throughout 2020, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has been educating our consumers on their HVAC systems while also giving tips and tricks in keeping ...

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month is a time to help protect the public from the dangers of carbon monoxide, and we want to make sure our customers are informed. ...

Starting in the 1970’s, houses have been built tighter to keep cold air out in the winter and hot air out in the summer. While this is a great way to conserve ...

UVC Sterilization Systems use UV lamps to help clean the air by reducing or eliminating airborne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and organic material. ...

At One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning , our comfort specialists are here to help ensure that you’re not left in the cold this winter. Our team can perform ...

Your furnace may be the furthest thing from your mind in these dog days of summer, but it will be time to flip the thermostat switch before you know it. Have ...

We all know that hot air rises, and that’s a key factor in a common household HVAC problem: a second story that’s hotter than the first floor. But it’s far from ...

Your air conditioner not only removes heat from your home, but it also removes humidity as well. During the sticky days of summer, it can take a lot of moisture ...

It’s never too early to start thinking about air conditioner maintenance. You might not need to cool down just yet, but once summer rolls around, you’ll wish ...

Your home is filled with endless chores: dishes, laundry, vacuuming and the dreaded task of dusting. While these duties are unavoidable, some of them may feel ...

As we head toward the end of the cooling season, it’s a good time to assess the performance of your air conditioner. It’s not necessarily something we think ...

The sizzling summer drags on, and your furnace is probably the furthest thing from your mind. But this is actually the perfect time to schedule your annual ...

Proud pet owners have to put up with a lot in order to keep their furry friends around. Pet hair on furniture and dander floating in the air are among the most ...

Responsible homeowners know to replace their HVAC system filters on schedule. But sometimes, “on schedule” just isn’t good enough. If you check your filter at ...

Here’s How to Handle a Dead Animal in Your Vent It’s a horrifying thought, but it’s nevertheless a situation many homeowners face: a mouse, rat, or other small ...

Have you ever taken a close look at your HVAC filters when replacing them? If so, you may have noticed that each filter has a MERV rating -- and this number has ...

Let's face it - no one really likes working in the attic. It always seems hot up there, the space is always cramped, and you're always nervous about falling ...

Some household air leaks are so small you don't even know they're there, but when you add them all up, they can pose a major threat to energy efficiency. If ...

In bathrooms and kitchens, overhead exhaust fans are used to pull unwanted airborne particles out of the room and into the atmosphere. When it's working ...

Hardwood flooring is one of the most elegant features a home can have. Unfortunately, the wood can also be unpleasantly cold in the winter and is prone to ...

Snow and ice on your roof can cause major problems during the winter. Too much snow can actually collapse a flat roof, and ice buildup around the rim of the ...

For most residents of the United States, winter heating is essential. Whether you use a furnace, a boiler, a woodstove or a heat pump, families across the ...

Sometimes, the best solutions to your heat and air conditioning bills can also be the simplest and least expensive. Take your windows, for example. Insulation ...

In terms of harsh weather, most regions of North America have had it easy so far this winter. But before you let this trend lull you into a false sense of ...

Winter is the season for firing up your home heater and relaxing indoors, safely buffered from the cold winds blowing outside. Unfortunately, a comfortable ...

Pets can be a joy and comfort. In many households, they are considered members of the family. However, pets can also be expensive, sometimes in ways, you may ...

Radiant floor heating can provide many advantages over traditional furnaces and boilers. The home heating system, which uses panels under your floor to ...

Every summer, families across the country shell out a pretty penny for their electric air conditioning. For many people, the payout is worth it – who wants to ...

Radiators and heating vents are fine and dandy, but what about having heat emanate from the floor itself? Radiant floor heating can be tricky to install, but ...

The dead of winter is no time for a radiator malfunction. But steam heating systems do not always comply with man's wishes, and sometimes you find yourself with ...

When the wintertime chill sets in, many households turn to a wood stove or fireplace to provide part of their home heating needs. There's something about the ...