Showing 8 Posts in “home comfort.”
How to Reduce the Noise from Your Central Air Conditioner | 4 mins
At Cross Heating & Air Conditioning, we know that air conditioners need to do more than cool down your home—they also need to be quiet enough that you can run them throughout the hottest parts of the year without being distracted or kept up at night! But what’s the best […]
13 Things You Should Do Before Turning on Your AC Unit | 4 mins
Tasks to complete before turning on your AC for the first time this season include taking the cover off the outdoor unit and checking it for damage, moving debris away from the outdoor unit, replacing your furnace filter and thermostat batteries, opening air vents, checking refrigerant lines, flushing the condensate drain, turning your humidifier and air exchanger to the “summer” setting, and looking for condensate leaks once the system is running.
What Is A Zone System for Heating & Cooling? | 5 mins
Breaking your home up into several distinct heating and cooling zones lets you heat or cool specific areas without changing the temperature throughout the entire building. This can do more than accommodate occupants with different comfort preferences—it can also make your entire HVAC system more efficient and lower your monthly […]
Control Your Comfort by Controlling Your Humidity | 4 mins
Temperature isn’t the only factor you should consider trying to make your home comfortable—humidity is an important factor as well. The level of water vapor in your home’s air actually has a major impact on how you feel. Humidity can even affect your risk of colds, flus, and other infections! […]
How To Prepare Your Furnace Before Leaving For Vacation | 3 mins
Everybody likes to take vacations, but nobody likes furnace problems or high heating bills! Fortunately, if you just follow a few easy steps before going on vacation, you can make sure your furnace runs smoothly and efficiently the entire time you’re away. The Cross Heating & Air Conditioning team is […]
Heat Pumps vs. Furnaces: Similarities, Differences, & What Is Best For You | 6 mins
Efficient and reliable home heating is critical if you live in an area like Ontario, where winters are typically harsh and even summer nights can get chilly. But not all heating systems are the same, and understanding the differences is vital if you want to choose the best option for […]
10 Reasons to Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat | 5 mins
As the weather cools down, you may be thinking of ways to lower your heating bills while keeping your home at a comfortable temperature. Installing a new thermostat could be the key to gaining more control over your heating usage and lowering the costs associated with heating your home. Keep […]
13 Things You Should Do Before Turning on Your AC Unit | 4 mins
Tasks to complete before turning on your AC for the first time this season include taking the cover off the outdoor unit and checking it for damage, moving debris away from the outdoor unit, replacing your furnace filter and thermostat batteries, opening air vents, checking refrigerant lines, flushing the condensate drain, turning your humidifier and air exchanger to the “summer” setting, and looking for condensate leaks once the system is running.
