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Money saving tips by Treat's Heating & Cooling There are a few ways to make the most out of your HVAC equipment and save money this spring.  The list we have combined below contains some simple tips that will be helpful when planning ahead. Air Conditioning tune up: Having your air conditioning tuned up in the Spring will keep your system running efficiently.  If the system is not tuned up, …Read More

Money saving tips by Treat's Heating & Cooling Spring is here once again and that means that you will be using your air conditioning within no time at all.  You can make an effort to save money on your heating and cooling by following a few simple steps. Programmable Thermostat: installing a programmable thermostat is one of the easiest and most cost efficient method of saving energy and mone…Read More

Money saving tips by Treat's Heating & Cooling There are several ways to reduce energy bills, save money and reduce costly repair bills.  A few simple tasks can provide an easy resolution for saving money.  Many people don’t think about this but you are also helping reduce the cost of possible repairs and the longevity of your equipment. Programmable Thermostat: It is easy to save money wi…Read More

Saving money on heating & cooling by Treat's Heating & Cooling About half of the energy used in your home goes to heating and cooling.  Making smart decisions about your homes heating and cooling, ventilation and air conditioning can have a big effect on your energy bills and your comfort.  Below we will go over a few tips that you can utilize to start saving money! Rooms that are too ho…Read More

Furnace short cycling by Treat's Heating & Cooling  An average furnace cycles on and off three to six times every hour.  When a furnace turns on and off for very short periods of time, it’s called short cycling.  Short cycling can be a symptom of a large problem it is not corrected as soon as it is found.  It could cause permanent damage to your furnace and lead to higher utility bills. …Read More

Furnaces by Treat's Heating & Cooling As the temperature of your home changes, the thermostat operates the furnace system to bring the home to a desired room temperature; this is known as a furnace cycle.  When your furnace operates on then off for very short periods of time, this is called short cycling.  Short cycling will decrease energy efficiency and could potentially be a serious probl…Read More

Furnace short cycling by Treat's Heating & Cooling If your gas furnace is turning on and off too frequently, there are a few things you can check before calling Treat’s Heating & Cooling for service.  The process of your equipment turning off and on is referred to as “short cycling”. If your furnace is short cycling, it can become a problem by keeping your furnace from providing com…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling  A common problem that heat pumps can have is short cycling.  This happens when a heat pump shuts down its heating or cooling cycle earlier than its expected process.  It will turn off and on several times and only run for a brief time. If short cycling is not diagnosed promptly, it could cause damage to your unit and higher utility bills.  The avera…Read More

Heat Pumps by Treat's Heating & Cooling If you notice than your Heat Pump is short cycling (turning off and on rapidly multiple times per day) it could mean a variety of things from an oversized heat pump to a faulty thermostat or bad fan motor.  You want to make sure this issue is addressed as soon as possible before your Heat Pump quits working. Heat Pumps use more energy when they turn off…Read More

Ductwork by Treat's Heating & Cooling  The ductwork in your home is mostly out of site hidden behind walls, beneath floors and above ceilings but it is one of the most important parts of your home heating and air conditioning systems.  If your ductwork is not in good condition, you could be losing part of your heating/cooling before it reaches its intended destination in your home. Duct prob…Read More