Close-up of black full inverter heat pump outside in the garden.

Transitioning Your Heat Pump

October 17, 2024

One reason Ohio homeowners love heat pumps is they function as an all-in-one unit. Instead of purchasing and maintaining a separate furnace and air conditioning system, you can simply transition your heat pump from the heat setting to the cooling setting and vice versa as seasons warrant.

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Homeowner adjusting thermostat.

Thermostat 101 Basics

September 27, 2024

Every team needs a leader.  In the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, your thermostat is the undisputed leader of the heating and cooling team.

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Woman under duvet, drinking tea in bed.

5 Reasons to Schedule a Fall Furnace Clean and Check

September 16, 2024

As the leaves change color here in Ohio, our team at Downey PHCE is preparing for an important time of the year—furnace inspection season.

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Air conditioner blowing money out of a mounted ductless mini split.

5 Ways to Save Money on Your AC and Summer Energy Bill

August 31, 2024

The DOE says air conditioning can account for 35 to 40 percent of your utility bill here in Ohio. We take energy efficiency seriously.

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Help! I Have No Hot Water

August 16, 2024

There are few things more annoying than running out of hot water in the middle of a shower. But do not fret if this happens. It is more than likely an issue with your hot water heater.

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Ductless mini split mounted to wall above blue couch.

Ductless Mini Splits for Comfortable and Healthy Living

July 31, 2024

Fortunately, ductless mini splits can provide all the essentials for home comfort—warm air, cool air, ventilation, and humidity control. Plus, they’re much more efficient than a standard air conditioner and furnace combination.

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Homeowner programming his zone control system thermostat.

Zone Your Way to Comfort

July 17, 2024

Zone controls are a series of dampers retrofitted in your ductwork, coupled with thermostats. They block or permit air from entering customized zones throughout your home. Zoning allows you to control different temperatures in different parts of your home.

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Tankless water heater mounted to wall.

Why Does My Water Heater’s Pilot Light Keep Going Out?

June 28, 2024

These days, when our hot water goes out on us, it is more than an inconvenience. Our lifestyles depend on hot water in our daily routines. In fact, we are so dependent upon it, water heating ranks second to only space heating for highest energy consumption in the United States.

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Young woman fanning herself on couch due to air conditioner not cooling home.

Why Is My AC Blowing Hot Air? 

June 14, 2024

It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your Kaufman home waiting for your air conditioning (AC) system to kick into full gear.
But instead of cool air coming out of your vents, all you feel is hot air!
Few things in life can be more frustrating than your air conditioner malfunctioning over the summer—but it can and does happen. Luckily, Glenn Aire company has solutions to help keep you from boiling!

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Homeowner replacing furnace filter.

How Can I Make My Furnace Last Longer?

May 31, 2024

The average furnace lasts between 10 and 15 years. But did you know you can take steps to make it last longer? There is no shortcut or hack to increase your furnace’s longevity.

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