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One of the worst discoveries you can encounter during the summer is a broken air conditioner. Even just one day without relief from the scorching heat is unthinkable, and you might not even be sure where to begin identifying the problem or how to fix it.

Call the whole-hearted HVAC professionals at Romano Brothers Heating & Air about easily controlling the comfort of your home by installing a smart thermostat today!  

Springtime is traditionally the time when most people perform some home maintenance tasks. 

At Romano Brothers, we work hard to provide our clients with the best energy saving tips in the industry. That’s why we’ve put together the following tips to help you keep your energy bill down and your AC performing at its best. Clean your refrigerator Get rid of any old food you’re not going to eat. There’s no sense in cooling food you are never going to eat. Dust and remove the buildup of dirt on the refrigerator coils. Coils are the workhorse of your fridge and when they are dust and grime free they will save you money on energy. Replace or clean your HVAC filters Clean filters can help reduce your energy usage and costs by up to 15 percent. After a cold winter, it’s definitely time to get those filters replaced or cleaned for the spring. While this is something you can handle on your own, an HVAC technician can also help. Energy saving tips to change your habits Run full loads of laundry. Running your washer fewer times will save you energy and money. Drying your clothing on a line instead of running the dryer will save you even more. Take short showers instead of baths Filling the tub for a long relaxing soak uses a lot more energy than taking a short shower. Sometimes you need to unwind in the tub at the end of a hard week, but most days you can take a quick shower and use less energy to get yourself ready for the day. Turn off the ceiling fans when you are not in the room Ceiling fans make you feel cooler because the air from the fan is moving past your skin and cooling you off. If you’re not in the room, the fan is not doing its job. When you leave a room being cooled by a fan, turn that fan off.

In order to truly get your home ready to be sold, the team at Romano Brothers put together this HVAC checklist. We know that selling your home can be stressful, and our team will work with you to Your HVAC Unit Is Old If your HVAC system is more than 10 years old, you should think of replacing it before you put your home on the market. While this is a major expense it can still be worth doing and can lead to your home being sold faster. You won't recoup all the money you spent by replacing the system but if it helps your home sell it can be worth the expense. Another thing to consider about the cost of replacing your heating or air conditioning unit is that you might be able to take advantage of federal tax breaks and utility credits which bring down the cost. If you have an HVAC professional replace the units well before you move you even get to enjoy the benefits of the new units yourself before moving. Savvy Homebuyers People looking at buying homes are much smarter with their money than years gone past. They look not just at what the mortgage will cost but the other expenses of owning a home. Heating and cooling a home count for a big percentage of a home's energy costs. New air conditioning and heating units are far more efficient than older ones so buyers know that their energy bills will be pretty reasonable compared to buying a house with older units. People Want Smart Appliances Many people nowadays, especially millennials, want their homes to be smarter. With the latest advancements in technology, heating and air conditioning units can also be smarter and easier to use. When you install a new system, consider upgrading to a smart thermostat, which you can control from anywhere using an app on your phone, tablet, or computer. This makes a home stand out from others on the market.

The heating system in your home should always be taken seriously. Keep in mind, you depend on this system year round. Because of it, comfort is always available for you and your family. The last thing you should do is ignore your heating and cooling system when it needs you most. You should know when your HVAC is in need of inspection from a HVAC Professional. This won’t just keep your home warm in the winter, it can save your life. Causes of Smoke Smells in your Home It is likely that after the summer, you will encounter a smoke like odor coming from your vents. This is because, if the furnace is not in use, dust enters it. Dust is the first thing your HVAC system has to burn, and where the smell of smoke comes from. It usually only lasts about an hour. The burning smell will actually decrease much faster if you proceed with the following steps: If You Smell Smoke Stay calm Clean off your furnace Clean your air vents Change out furnace filters regularly Clean out your ducts Contact an HVAC professional Do Not Panic Remain calm when you notice a burning smell inside of your home. This is crucial when avoiding a fire hazard. Open Your Vents If you’ve ever been concerned about heating costs, you’ve probably closed some of the heating vents in your home. Although this may sound like a good idea, the warm air that builds up in the furnace is due to the closure of too many vents. You should start counting how many vents are opened immediately after you smell smoke. If a fifth of the vents in your home are closed; open more vents to prevent more hot air from building inside the furnace.