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Evaporative Cooling: All the Information You Need to Know

March 20, 2023

Evaporative cooling is a technique that uses evaporation’s capacity as a natural heat sink. Evaporative cooling may be direct or indirect. During direct evaporative cooling, the air’s water content increases due to being close to the evaporated water. Indirect evaporative cooling involves evaporation inside a heat exchanger, leaving the air’s water content unaffected. How Evaporative Cooling Systems Operate The core of the evaporative cooling system is the cooling pad, where the water evaporates and the air travels through to be cooled. Fluted cellulose sheets are bonded together to create cooling pads. The material is treated

10 Signs Your Fireplace Needs Servicing

February 14, 2023

A fireplace adds value and warmth to your home. It adds ambiance and allows you to feel cozy on cold winter nights. When problems arise, a fireplace turns a relaxing night into chaos. It can also be harmful to your health and spark a house fire. Here are 12 signs that it’s time to schedule an appointment with the fireplace experts at Bone Heating & Cooling in Festus, MO. 1. Poor Burning Does your fireplace produce small flames or burn for only a few minutes? This is a sign of poor airflow. Poor airflow is typically caused by buildup

What Is Furnace Short Cycling and Why Does It Happen?

January 20, 2023

If you’ve noticed your furnace turning on and off more frequently than usual, it’s likely due to a phenomenon called “short cycling.” Short cycling occurs when your furnace turns on, runs for only a few minutes, then shuts off again. While this behavior may seem harmless, it can actually be quite detrimental to both your furnace and the comfort of your home. Read on to learn what causes short cycling and how to address it. Causes of Furnace Short Cycling? There are several common causes of short cycling, including a clogged air filter, a malfunctioning thermostat,

Should I Get a Mini-Split for Whole-Home Heating?

December 19, 2022

Lately, more and more homeowners in the Festus, MO area have chosen a mini-split system to heat their homes. However, many more homeowners seem to believe that mini-splits are only useful for cooling. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth. Here are all of the reasons why a mini-split system might be the ideal way to heat your home. Mini-Splits Offer Efficient Heating Although plenty of people don’t know it, mini-split systems — particularly with heat pumps — are among the most efficient heating systems on the market. Part of the reason

Will a Gas Furnace Run Without Electricity?

November 20, 2022

Will Your Gas Furnace Work If the Power Goes Out? The winters around Festus can be brutal at times, causing the power to go out. One of the most common questions we’re asked is if a gas furnace will continue to run when the power is out. Discover the answer to this important question, the reason behind it, plus what you can do during and after a power outage. The Short Answer: Your Furnace Won’t Work It seems like your furnace should continue working, being it burns gas to create heat, right? Unfortunately, there

Good Reasons to Install a Gas Fireplace in Your Home for Winter

October 19, 2022

Although modern heating systems tend to be quite efficient, there’s still something to be said about the allure of using an open flame to heat your home. Although a wood-burning fireplace has a certain rustic charm, a gas fireplace can provide similar heating capabilities without any of the work. To truly understand whether or not a gas fireplace makes sense for your home in Festus, MO, check out this guide from our team at Bone Heating & Cooling discussing some of the benefits of gas fireplaces. A Great Zoned Heating Option If you tend to spend time in one

5 Solid Reasons to Upgrade the Window ACs in Your Missouri Home

September 20, 2022

Even using a single window air conditioner can cost a veritable fortune. If you have several window ACs in your Festus, Missouri home, now is the time to upgrade to a safer and far more efficient cooling solution. Lacking HVAC air ducts doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy moderate temperatures and consistent indoor comfort. With ductless mini-split cooling systems, homeowners everywhere can enjoy the same whole-house service that central AC systems provide. Following are five reasons why you should consider making this important home improvement now. 1. You’ll Sleep Better at Night Lying in a hot,

Solved! Can I Replace My AC Capacitor?

August 18, 2022

Summers around Festus can get hot and you depend on your air conditioner to keep your family cool. However, there are little-known components, like the AC capacitor, which interrupt your AC’s job when it fails. Discover what an AC capacitor is, why it goes bad, and whether you should try to replace it yourself. What Is an AC Capacitor? To begin, it’s important to understand what a capacitor is and the job it performs. A capacitor is a common electrical component in many appliances, including your air conditioner. A capacitor holds an electrical charge that’s called

Why You Should Upgrade Your Old R22 AC Unit

July 15, 2022

Commonly used in air conditioners manufactured before 2010, R22 refrigerant has been illegal to produce or import in the U.S. since January 1, 2020. Although the EPA banned R22 from being made or sold in the U.S. in 2020, it did not ban consumers from continuing to use their R22 AC units. Instead, the EPA warned consumers with R22 units that the cost of replacing R22 refrigerant in their ACs would significantly increase as stockpiles of R22 shrunk. In other words, the less R22 available, the more expensive it would be to service a pre-2010 cooling system.

Can Air Conditioning Cause Pollution?

June 20, 2022

It’s important to consider our impact on the world around us, and sometimes that means recycling, reusing, and reducing the amount of pollution we create. You might not think about how much pollution your air conditioning or heating system creates or how much energy it uses. However, if your system is older or isn’t working properly, it could be producing more air pollution than you think. Air Conditioning Systems and Electricity Usage Air conditioning systems create air pollution in two ways. First, because they must run for so long and turn on and off frequently, air

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