You might have seen assorted abbreviations like HSPF or SEER, but what do they actually mean? Well, here is a guide to determining heat pump efficiency.
Continue ReadingYou turn on your heat pump, and you smell something burning. What should you do? Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician? First assess what the smell most likely is, and you may not need to call anyone. Of course, if you’re still nervous because you just don’t know, turn off your heat pump and give one of our highly trained technicians a call to come out to diagnose the smell for you.
Continue ReadingIn the winter, being snug as a bug in a rug in your home can be cozy, but it can also play havoc with your indoor air quality (IAQ) here in Oregon, creating some significant health problems. At Day Heating & Cooling, we recommend taking precautions to avoid the common issues associated with winter indoor air quality.
Continue ReadingA heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one place to another, from inside your home to outside or from outside to inside. In the winter a heat pump works like a heater, extracting heat energy from outside and transferring it inside.
Continue ReadingPrepping your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for winter in Oregon not only enhances your safety and your furnace’s efficiency, it can help keep your repair budget in line during cold weather. Tackling this important chore is easier than raking leaves or cleaning gutters when you call the heating and cooling experts at Day Heating & Cooling.
Continue ReadingAs the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Salem & Coravallis you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.
Continue ReadingStand outdoors on one of those days when the weather feels perfect, take a few deep breaths, and enjoy the fresh air.
Later, take another deep breath—only inside your Oregon home. How does it compare?
Continue ReadingIs your home’s air conditioner turning on and off in quick successions? This is called short cycling. Here are some common causes.
Continue ReadingHumidity is the highest during the summer. Our team wants to share with you some tips on controlling the humidity in your household.
Continue ReadingWant to know more about your home’s air conditioner? Our team wants you to know all about your AC unit to help keep it running.
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