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Learn about furnace filters

Knowing how your furnace filter works can help you identify problems with your HVAC system before things get worse. This knowledge can increase the life span of your appliances, since you know the measures you need to take to maintain your furnace. Furnaces Have Filters Too Just like an air conditioning system, furnaces also have filters. Anything that manages the air in your home or office needs a filter. Otherwise, the debris and dirt in the air will damage the HVAC system and you won’t be able to get the most out of your equipment. Furnace filters usually sift the air to remove debris and large particles so that clean air travels through the heating and cooling process of the system. HVAC experts at MightyServ have compiled the most important things homeowners have to know about their furnace. Read about them below: 1. Your filter needs to be checked and cleaned once a month. Depending on your air quality at home and the type of HVAC system you’ve installed, you may have to replace it sooner. As a rule, the thickness of the filter can also indicate how often you need to clean or change it: 2. MERV ratings are used to give

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2018 Home maintenance schedule: keep your home in tip top shape

Now that 2018 is here, it’s a great time to think about some home improvements you can make over the next year. It also helps to have a schedule to keep you on track, which is why we are sharing this helpful home maintenance guide. Get on Track with Home Maintenance With this easy to follow schedule, you’ll be able to effortlessly fix up your home with small improvements over the next 12 months. Check out this handy graphic below, and get started on home maintenance today. Call Us for Your Insulation Needs Are you looking for a home improvement project that will make your home more comfortable while helping you keep your energy costs down? Insulation might be just the key. The team at MightyServ is proud to offer affordable insulation solutions that will help balance your home’s indoor temperatures, which equal more home comfort and lower energy bills. Give us a call today to learn more at  (818) 348-4768.

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Keep Your Family Comfortable With These Holiday Home Comfort Tips

With the holiday season upon us, now is the ideal time to tackle any home comfort concerns. Whether you have guests arriving to your home or you’re keeping it low-key, it’s important to make sure that your home is comfy during the festivities so that you and your family can relax and enjoy yourselves! Keep Comfortable at Home During the Holidays We care about the coziness of your home, so below we’ve included some expert tips that will help you keep your family comfortable and happy this holiday season. Take Your Home Comfort to the Next Level We are proud to be one of the few certified participants in the area offering the Home Performance Program by EnergyStar. This national program from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy offers homeowners a comprehensive solution to improving energy efficiency and home comfort. With this program, you can start saving up to 26% on home energy bills! Call us today to learn more:   (818) 348-4768.

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5 Ways to Be More Eco-Friendly Without Disrupting your Life

Going “green” is a fantastic way to help the environment, but sometimes the idea of being more eco-friendly can seem a bit daunting. You hear stories of people living off the grid or giving up modern day luxuries in the name of the environment. But, there’s other ways to be more environmentally conscientious without totally disrupting your life. Read on to find out how you can become more eco-friendly without making drastic changes. How to Become More Eco-Friendly No need to collect rain water in basins, compost with earthworms in your kitchen, or only buy organic. We’ve gathered together several smart–and simple–solutions to make your home more environmentally friendly. Schedule your HVAC service today with our incredibly convenient online scheduling tool. Feel free to also call us and speak directly to a friendly representative (818) 348-4768.

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Learn How to Go Green With These 4 Videos

There are many different ways that you can “go green.” From creating a more energy efficient home to using natural products that don’t pollute the environment, there are a variety of ways that you can live more sustainably. Below are some of our favorite YouTube videos on different aspects of going green and reducing your impact on the environment: Energy Efficiency at HomeVolume This video is short and sweet, but it offers a wealth of information for those who want to create a more energy-efficient home and save on their energy bills. In the video, produced by Sustainability Victoria, the narrator provides simple yet effective changes that you can start making today to increase home comfort while also reducing energy costs. This is a must-see for anyone who is not sure how they can make their home more energy efficient. Beginner’s Guide to Minimalism Click here for video This video was created by The Girl Gone Green, a YouTuber named Manuela who aims to educate viewers on sustainability and conscious living. In a Beginner’s Guide to Minimalism, Manuela walks you through what steps you can take to become a minimalist. Even if you are not ready to go completely minimal,

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5 Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Efficiency

Let’s face it, we could all use a little more money in our pockets. One way to do that is to work on becoming more energy efficient so that you can cut your monthly home costs. Below, we’ve laid out 5 easy ways to do just that in an easy-to-read infographic. Easy Ways to Save on Energy Costs Check out the graphic below for 5 easy ways that you can work to improve your home’s energy efficiency and save more on energy costs each month: One of the best ways to cut your monthly heating and cooling costs is by investing in a more energy-efficient HVAC system. If you’re ready to make the upgrade, contact us today. Our experienced team would love to help you find the new heater or AC that’s right for your home comfort needs. We also provide expert installation services.

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The biggest problem with hvac energy usage, and how you can fix it

Saving money is important to most homeowners, and HVAC energy usage is a major cost that many homeowners can work to decrease over time. However, there are some factors that often hold homeowners back from decreasing energy usage and saving more money on heating and cooling costs. Though a number of issues can impact HVAC energy usage, perhaps one of the biggest offenders is airflow problems. Below, we’ll go into a bit more detail about the most common signs and causes of airflow issues. Then, we will provide effective solutions so that you can be on your way to saving more energy (and money!) this year. Signs That You May Have Airflow Issues The following signs may indicate that you are experiencing HVAC airflow problems: If you are experiencing any of these HVAC issues, this may be a sign that you have an airflow issue. Ignoring the problem can lead to even bigger problems like wear and tear on your system’s equipment or even compressor failure. Common Causes (and Fixes) for HVAC Airflow Issues When you restrict HVAC airflow, this can cause your heating and cooling system to work harder than it should to keep your home comfortable. This results in

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Our Top 5 Articles on Energy Efficiency

Being conscious of your energy usage is not just beneficial for the planet, but it can also be great for your wallet. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite blog posts on energy efficiency, packed full of great information about HVAC energy efficiency. Check out our list below for simple and effective tips to help you conserve energy while cutting your heating and cooling costs. Energy Efficiency 101 With so many myths and misconceptions going around about how to reduce energy usage, it can be difficult to determine what is fact and what is fiction. These articles help you get started on the right path by laying out some basic energy efficiency facts: Energy Efficiency for Business If you’re in charge of keeping your office energy bills in check then you know that this is a challenging task to handle. These articles offer great advice for businesses to increase energy efficiency: Whether you’re a homeowner who wants to reduce your heating and cooling bills or a business owner looking for ways to cut costs in the office, these articles are a great place to start learning more about energy efficiency. If you want to learn more about energy efficiency, home

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Improve Home Efficiency With These HVAC New Year’s Resolutions

Each year, people all over the country make New Year’s resolutions to help them improve their life over the course of the next year. But what about your home? There are many things that MightyServ homeowners can do to save energy and in turn, cut heating and cooling costs this year. Why not create some HVAC New Year’s resolutions? Below, we’ll offer a few tips for saving more energy in 2017. Energy-Saving HVAC New Year’s Resolutions Let’s face it. Much like any other resolution you might make for the new year, saving energy takes some time and effort. However, cutting back on energy usage in the home can offer big payoffs in the long run by lowering your heating and cooling costs over time. Here are the top 3 HVAC New Year’s resolutions you should make this year to save more energy: Most homeowners know that they need to routinely check and clean or change their air filters. However, not every homeowner is as vigilante about this as they should be. Clogged or dirty filters reduce air flow and can cause your air conditioner or heater to work harder than it should to keep your home comfortable. This can have a drastic impact

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3 Tips for Making a 2017 Home Repair and Maintenance Budget

The new year is just around the corner, so why not make it your best yet? There is a good chance that you have already started thinking about your New Year’s resolutions and which personal goals you would like to start working on. But have you thought about what projects you’d like to take on around your home in 2017? Regular maintenance is an important part of maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment. The key to making home improvement projects successful is planning ahead. This includes both knowing what needs to be done, but also considering how you will pay for it. By the end of this article, you’ll have a better idea of how to make a 2017 home improvement budget. How to Make a 2017 Home Improvement Budget Here are just a few tips for preparing a home improvement budget for the new year: Set aside time and money for maintenance. It’s important to plan ahead for the new year so that you can set aside an adequate amount of money and time to complete your home improvement projects. There are many basic maintenance tasks that you can complete yourself to save money such as landscaping, painting,

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