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How to Tell If Your Home Is Properly Insulated
admin April 18, 2022
By now you may have noticed how well (or how poorly) your home is able to retain heat and keep cool air out. One key factor to the comfort in your home during the winter is insulation, so ask yourself, “is my home properly insulated for the cold weather ahead?” Here’s how you can tell! You shouldn’t be freezing in one room and feeling warm in another. If you do, these uneven temperatures are a giveaway that your home is under-insulated. Proper insulation will keep all of the warm air you pay for inside your home. If you notice that your energy bills have been increasing from year to year, that air might be escaping through uninsulated spaces! When drywall and paneling inside the home feels damp or cold, there’s not enough insulation between the cold environment outside and the cold walls, floors and ceilings inside. Sometimes not having enough insulation around doors and windows can result in cold drafts in certain areas of the home during the winter months. Without enough insulation, there’s a greater chance for your home to experience problems with frozen pipes – which, if left unattended, could lead to burst pipes and costly water damage. If you think your home isn’t properly insulated, consider looking into adding or upgrading the insulation in open spaces such as your attic or basement, and anywhere else that’s easily accessible. In the meantime, all of your home heating needs? We can help with those! Contact Harris Comfort today to learn more about our home heating services....
Let Us Help With Your New Propane System!
admin April 18, 2022
Making the switch over to propane? We can help! Our experts know everything there is to know about propane and the equipment that goes along with it, so that homeowners in Pennsylvania can enjoy optimal comfort and efficiency from their favorite versatile fuel! Count on Harris Comfort for things like... Tank Sizing Every home is different and requires different amounts of propane to power the systems within. We’ll find the appropriately sized propane storage tank for your home and install it promptly - making sure your property looks as good as new afterward! Tank Location There are certain regulations in place for propane storage tank locations in order to protect your property. We adhere to all of these regulations when considering the best and safest place to put your propane storage tank. Appliance Sizing The size of your propane appliances and how much propane they use are important factors to designing the perfect system for your home. After all, you wouldn’t want to run out of propane for using your cooking range and running the dryer at the same time! Equipment Sales & Service Proper installation of the propane-fueled equipment makes a big difference in how well it operates and how efficiently it uses fuel. We follow manufacturers’ specifications when it comes to installing all propane-fueled equipment to ensure you’re getting the most bang for your buck. Whether you’re switching over to propane or you’re looking to upgrade your current propane system, give us a call or contact us online to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation!...
Time to Replace Your Heating System? What to Look For!
admin April 18, 2022
As the heating season begins again, you might be wondering if it’s a good time to replace your heating system. It’s not a decision to take lightly, and we’re happy to help you determine whether or not it is the right move to make now, well before winter arrives. Here are a few signs that your heating system might be due for an upgrade: You’ve had it for more than 15 years: When your furnace nears the end of its operational life, it’s becoming less efficient and more costly to maintain. Higher energy bills: Are your energy bills suddenly higher than usual despite you using the same amount of energy? This could point to an issue with your furnace. Costly repairs: If repairs are expensive, it might make more sense to upgrade. While a replacement furnace might cost more at the outset, the long term savings of a more efficient system may be worth it. Uneven temperatures: If you’re dealing with hot and cold spots throughout your house, that’s a telltale sign your furnace isn’t efficiently delivering hot air. Exterior damage: If there are signs of obvious disintegration on the outside of your furnace, it’s important to get it taken care of before it becomes a serious hazard. Noisy: Rattling, humming, popping or screeching noises are not just annoying, they’re also signs of potential failure or issue in need of repair. Keep an eye (and ear) open for these indications that your heating system might be in need of an upgrade, and if you experience any of these problems give us a call to discuss your options!...
