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. It signals your furnace and air conditioner (AC) when to turn on and off. Whenever your thermostat detects a temperature change that’s different from the desired setting in your Champaign home, it barks out a new directive to adjust the indoor climate.
Continue ReadingAn air conditioner is your lifeline during a prolonged heat wave.
This life-saving comfort system is a necessity when temperatures soar and linger in Urbana as they have under the heat dome that has scorched across Illinois.
Continue ReadingIt marks National Air Conditioning Day, commemorating the work of Willis Carrier, the father of the modern-day indoor air conditioning system.
Continue ReadingYour home might never truly feel cool or properly dehumidified, and your AC is working harder (and costing you more) for less effective results.
Continue ReadingFrom replacing air filters to scheduling maintenance, cleaning your cooling system can prevent breakdowns and keep your home comfortable.
Continue ReadingFurnace filters. They’re one of those items not really on the top of everyone’s minds, but they are important and can have a big impact. At Hovein Heating and Cooling, we know with the right furnace filter, you can save money and improve your Urbana indoor air quality (IAQ) in one fell swoop.
Continue ReadingLike many other homeowners, you may have heard about mini splits but do not know how they work. You might wonder why they are called mini splits. Or will a ductless mini split benefit me?
Continue ReadingAside from the professionals, like ours at Hoveln Heating and Cooling, Inc., who really thinks about air conditioners and their components?
Continue ReadingYour fuel-burning furnace has a number of mechanisms allowing it to run safely and effectively. These features prevent fires and protect your indoor air quality (IAQ). They also work to prevent internal errors from damaging large portions of your furnace.
Continue ReadingENERGY STAR® recommends keeping it 7 to 10 degrees cooler when you are sleeping during the winter to save on utility costs.
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