Recent advancements in AC technologies make  it easier to keep your home cool, more energy-efficient, and comfortable. Smart Thermostats One of the easiest new technologies to implement is a smart thermostat. These allow homeowners to remotely control and program their HVAC systems using smartphones and other devices. Why waste energy heating or cooling the house to your favorite temperature when you aren’t there? Many smart thermostats have advanced scheduling capabilities, occupancy sensors and learning algorithms to save energy and maintain a comfortable temperature when you are home ..read more

Taking good care of your AC can help postpone the need to spring for a new system. Here are ten ways to get more life out of your AC: Get regular professional maintenance. When you call Jansen Heating and Cooling, a top air conditioning repair company in Cincinnati for your annual AC check, we will inspect your system, clean the coils, check refrigerant levels and make sure everything is working properly. If you join our Maintenance Club, you will get a reminder when it is time. Replace air filters every three months. Clogged filters can restrict air flow, reducing efficiency and putting ex ..read more

A dirty air filter can cause issues with your furnace and lead to compromised performance and efficiency. Here are the primary ways a dirty air filter can lead to problems: Reduced Airflow: As the air filter collects dust, dirt and debris over time, it becomes clogged. This obstruction restricts the flow of air through the filter and into the furnace. Overheating: Restricted airflow can cause your furnace’s heat exchanger to overheat. When it gets too hot, it can crack or become damaged. A cracked heat exchanger can lead to the release of carbon monoxide (CO) into your home, which is extre ..read more

A furnace UV light, also known as a UV-C (ultraviolet-C) germicidal light or UV air purifier, is designed to improve indoor air quality. It uses ultraviolet light to kill or inactivate bacteria, viruses, mold and mildew. These microorganisms may be present in the air or on the surfaces of your HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system components, particularly within the furnace or air handler. Why Get a Furnace UV Light? UV lights have many benefits, including: Improved Indoor Air Quality: UV-C light effectively destroys or sterilizes microorganisms, reducing the concentration o ..read more

There’s no research showing regular duct cleaning improves indoor air quality or takes dust out of your home. But there is evidence that dirty heating and AC coils, air handling units and motors can make your HVAC system less efficient. Jansen Heating & Cooling, one of Cincinnati’s leading HVAC companies, uses specialized brushes, blowers and vacuums to clear out the intake, supply and return ducts throughout your house. Our duct cleaning service also involves a thorough cleaning of the air handler, fans, registers, grills, housings, coils and motors, of your heating and air conditioning ..read more

HVAC systems claim more than half of total household energy consumption, and cost thousands of dollars to replace. Maintaining your HVAC system in peak condition holds monthly energy bills down, and prevents spending big bucks on AC or heating service repair or HVAC installation. Here are some tips to help keep your home comfortable and your budget in the black: 1. Schedule Professional HVAC Preventive Maintenance Schedule two tune-ups each year, one in the spring for the air conditioning and one in the fall for the heating. During these visits, HVAC technicians will thoroughly service, i ..read more

1.   In the 1940s, a window AC cost roughly $350. That’s around $3,500 in today’s dollars! 2.  If your home has lower humidity, it’ll feel colder than if it were more humid. 3.  Poorly-installed heating and air conditioning systems in New York City cost building owners anywhere between $130 to $180 million every year (that’s why it’s important to choose professionals like Jansen Heating & Cooling’s highly-trained technicians for your HVAC installation). 4. Ancient Romans were the first to use home heating systems. Called a “hypocaust,” theirs worked by sending heat through t ..read more

Possibly. But you will need to make informed choices in terms of the fireplace itself, the type of fuel it uses, and your methods of moving warmed air around your home. Open fireplaces can be as little as 10% efficient; most of the heat is lost up the chimney. An open fireplace alone cannot warm a whole house (unless it is one very small room), and in some situation may make a house colder! Sealed doors with gaskets make your fireplace, insert or stove more practical as a heat source. The doors lengthen burn times, because air cannot slip around and between the panes of glass. Air is provided ..read more

From cloud-based software that can automate processes and optimize service schedules, to AI that enables predictive upkeep, technology is making it easier to keep your furnace and air conditioner running better, longer. Making new connections Smart thermostats, meters and sensors are being incorporated into new commercial and residential construction at an unprecedented rate. Some automation schemes even enable HVAC and “smart” blinds to adjust independently in different parts of the building with changing sunlight and outdoor temperature conditions. These systems not only generate real-time d ..read more

When you get regular preventive maintenance, the chance of needing a costly emergency furnace repair is extremely unlikely. But any time your furnace is not functioning normally, you should have a reputable HVAC contractor like Jansen Heating & Cooling come out to make sure nothing poses a threat to your comfort or safety. Below are a few extremely dangerous situations regular maintenance helps prevent. No heat, explosions and carbon monoxide Without heat, cozy winter nights may become quite uncomfortable. Some rooms may feel too hot, while others feel too cold. This can be unbearable on t ..read more