Short cycling is a term used in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) world to explain a situation where a furnace or air conditioner turns on and off too frequently. The “short cycle” is the period of time that your HVAC equipment is actually running, and the shorter this cycle, the harder your system needs to work.
Continue ReadingHave your utility bills suddenly jumped? It could be your heating and cooling system.
Continue ReadingAs the saying goes, “Time and tide wait for no one.” Whether you’re prepared or not, the summer months and warmer weather are gone, moving aside for fall and cooler temps. That means here in Champaign you need to think about preparing your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for fall maintenance.
Continue ReadingDear Valued Hoveln Heating and Cooling, Inc., Customers, We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your business and continued support. We are open during this challenging time and will be responding to your emergency plumbing, heating and cooling needs. We take you health and safety, along with the health and safety of…
Continue ReadingYou turn on your home’s heat pump, and you smell something burning. Who should you call first, the fire department or your HVAC technician?
Continue ReadingAt HoveIn Heating & Cooling, Inc., our heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) professionals regularly maintain geothermal heat pumps and witness firsthand the benefits of regularly maintaining your system. Maintenance is so crucial to the efficiency and long life of your system, you should know the five things below about geothermal maintenance.
Continue ReadingChange your HVAC filters regularly, as recommended, which is usually at least every three months. A good HEPA filter will catch the particles before they reach your lungs. There’s so much floating in the air our eyes can’t see, and changing your filter as recommended makes all the difference.
Continue ReadingAny time an Urbana homeowner is considering a major investment in a new system or major appliance, it’s natural to wonder what the overall value of the investment will be. Our professionals at HoveIn Heating & Cooling, Inc. suggest you look at value from a few different angles to determine the answer: the initial cost and installation; the ongoing maintenance, operation, and energy costs; and the added value to you and your home.
Continue ReadingWhen you are in the middle of summer, it can be difficult to keep heat out of your Champaign home even if you have your central air conditioning system going full blast. Our team at Hoveln Heating & Cooling, Inc., wants to help you prevent heat from building up inside your home as much as possible so that your air conditioner can be more effective and efficient. Here are some tips to consider.
Continue ReadingAt Hoveln Heating & Cooling, Inc., we want to make sure you stay cool this summer. Contact us to get your AC maintenance check at 217-643-2125 today, and rest easy knowing your cooling system will be able to take on the scorching heat all season long.
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