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Bomar Knowledge Center
Practical answers about heating, cooling and home comfort, organized to help you find your next step.
Air Conditioning and Summer Comfort
Repair is usually reasonable when the air conditioner has an isolated, well-understood fault and the compressor, coils, blower, controls and matched indoor equipment remain in good condition.…
Read article : AC Repair vs Replacement How to DecideAir Conditioning and Summer Comfort
Annual air conditioner maintenance should combine a professional inspection with a few manageable homeowner habits. The professional visit checks how the system operates. Between visits, your role…
Read article : Annual Air Conditioner Maintenance ChecklistBoilers and Hydronic Heat
A boiler delivers heat using water or steam. A furnace delivers heat using air moved through ducts. That is the basic difference, and it matters…
Read article : Boiler vs Furnace: How the Systems and Comfort DifferBoilers and Hydronic Heat
An unexpected boiler-pressure reading needs to be interpreted in the context of the actual heating system. A hot-water boiler, a steam boiler, and…
Read article : Boiler Pressure Too High or Too Low: What It Can IndicateBoilers and Hydronic Heat
When some rooms heat well and others stay cold, the problem may be in heat distribution rather than the boiler's ability to make heat. The first useful…
Read article : Radiators or Baseboards Not Heating EvenlyDuctless Mini Splits and Heat Pumps
The right number of mini-split zones comes from the home's layout, room-by-room heating and cooling loads, and how the spaces are used. It is not automatically…
Read article : How Many Mini-Split Zones Does a Home Need?Ductless Mini Splits and Heat Pumps
A mini-split and a central air conditioner can both cool a house, but they distribute that cooling differently. A conventional central system uses an indoor blower…
Read article : Mini-Split vs Central Air: Which Fits the House?Ductless Mini Splits and Heat Pumps
A mini-split heat pump can heat a Northern Illinois home through winter when the selected equipment, room coverage and installation match the…
Read article : Can a Mini Split Heat a Home in a Northern Illinois Winter
