6 Things You are Doing to Damage your Wine

Collecting wine is a pricey, albeit rewarding pastime. Are you protecting your investment with proper wine storage techniques? Unfortunately, many people make innocent mistakes that ultimate result in good bottles going down the drain. It pays to learn about optimal storage conditions...

Are You Committing these Common Wine Storage Blunders?

1. Storing wine upright.
   A common occurrence with wine purchased by the case, upright storage dries out corks, exposing the wine inside bottles to air and making it taste like vinegar.
   
2. Minimizing or overlooking temperature storage needs.
   While gradual, seasonal changes won’t harm wine, big, rapid fluctuations will age wine prematurely. Constant temperatures are key to lasting quality, with optimal storage temperatures between 45 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid storing wine bottles in the fridge, which is far too cool for storage needs. On the flip side, also avoid storing your wine overly warm locations such as in your kitchen (particularly by the oven, dishwasher, or fridge, which emit heat), dining room, living room, boiler room or laundry room. Just because you run your air conditioner all summer long, doesn’t mean your collection will be safe. When wine is stored at temperatures of 77 to 80 degrees and above, flavors are altered, resulting in a sweet, vinegary brew. Red wine is particularly susceptible. Read more about cooling units necessary to prevent this issue here - https://www.delcohvac.com/heating-and-cooling-units/wine-cellar-cooling-units/.
   
3. Failing to control humidity.
   Below 50% humidity, corks can shrink, exposing your wine to air. Investing in a humidifier can prevent this, keeping corks cared for by ensuring humidity levels in the 70-80% range.
   
4. Inadvertently exposing wine to UV light.
   Wine bottles are tinted for a reason. Just like your skin when it gets too much sun, UV exposure degrades wine’s organic compounds, resulting in premature aging that can negatively alter taste and aroma. Avoiding prolonged exposure to light, particularly sunlight, is essential to protecting your prized collection. Your wine does not need a room with a view.
   
5. Shaking things up.
   Frequently moving wine – and constant vibrations such as you would encounter with traffic or machinery – can disturb the sediment in wine bottles, speeding up aging. Avoid constantly manhandling your bottles, storing them in a calm, safe location and away from areas of your home where you use foundation-rattling power tools (such as the garage or workshop areas).
   
6. Recorking skinny side down.
   This may be easier, but the skinny side, exposed to the outside environment for so long, could have come into contact with anything. Go wet or wine-stained side down to avoid accidental contamination.

Store Your Wine Safely
Collecting and storing fine wines in a manner that helps them age gracefully is an exact science. Only custom wine cellars can create the precise conditions necessary to protect your pocketbook – and your pallet – from those unfortunate, vinegary sips. Luckily, custom wine cooling and refrigeration units are well within your reach. Discover how easily you can incorporate a wine cellar cooling unit into your home. Contact the knowledgeable temperature control professionals at H&H Heating & Air Conditioning today.

This blog was originally posted at https://www.delcohvac.com/6-things-you-are-doing-to-damage-your-wine/.

Its Spring! What you Need to do to Make sure your AC is Running Trouble Free

Those cool, comfy spring temperatures won’t last forever. Now’s the time to give your AC system the TLC it deserves before temperatures start rising. This spring cleaning task will pay back more in comfort and monetary savings than any other chore on your list, ensuring trouble-free summertime operation, lower cooling bills, and extended system life.

Ensure a Cool Summer by Adding AC Maintenance to Your Spring Cleaning Checklist

Your AC system needs regular attention to ensure it’s operating at the highest efficiency.

1. Shut Off Power
   Prevent electrical and machinery dangers by turning off power to your unit at the exterior shut-off box near the unit, and the breaker box.
   
2. Change Your Air Filter
   Air filters should be replaced regularly – every 3 months max – but preferably monthly, unless you’ve been instructed otherwise by your HVAC professional due to your HEPA-style filter. Dirty filters increase energy costs and shorten the lifespan of your system. Be sure to replace your filter with one of the same airflow rating, or the reduced airflow could result in system issues. If you’d like to upgrade to a better filter, consult an HVAC pro in advance so they can make the necessary adjustments to accommodate filter-related airflow changes.
   
3. Remove Debris
   With a soft broom or the help of a wet/dry vac, remove debris such as leaves, grass, and trash that is stuck on the fan cage. Be sure to clear/weed the area 2 feet in all directions of the system to ensure proper airflow to the unit.
   
4. Clean Fins
   Using a strong stream from a garden hose, wash away built-up dirt and debris between fins. (NEVER use a pressure washer, it can damage fins.)
   
5. Turn the Power Back On
   You’ve done a great job so far, but there’s still one more thing left to do…
   
6. Schedule Professional Maintenance
   AC professionals can quickly and easily handle spring maintenance tasks you cannot, including…
   • Ensuring adequate coolant levels (too much or too little can adversely affect system operation).
     
   • Verifying proper thermostat function and proper, safe system operation.
     
   • Cleaning condenser coils, a major factor in heating and cooling system wear-and-tear and increased energy costs.
     
   • Inspecting and adjusting blower components to ensure proper airflow, system efficiency and maximum comfort.
     
   • Inspecting evaporator coil
     
   • Checking electrical connections and adding necessary lubrication to moving parts.
     
   • Gently straighten bent fins, which can reduce efficiency, with appropriate tools.
     
   • Make sure the condensate drain is not plugged to prevent water damage and uncomfortable humidity issues in your home.
     
   • Identify any other issues that could result in costly and unexpected breakdowns during the peak of the summer cooling season.

Regular cleaning and maintenance will save you money and extend the life of your AC system. Don’t wait for HVAC system issues before giving your unit the attention it deserves.

Contact the trusted neighborhood professionals at H&H Heating & Air Conditioning today. Visit www.delcohvac.com/air-conditioning-company/

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Wine Cellar Refrigeration and Installation in Wayne

 

Is your wine collection outgrowing your small refrigeration unit? Now may be a good time to step-up your storage solution, taking your hobby, and your enjoyment of wine, to a whole new level. We are offering wine cellar cooling unit installation and maintenance services in Wayne, so now you can have the wine cellar you always dreamed of, from fun and affordable, to a stylish statement-maker.

Safeguard Your Collection with a Better Storage Solution
No matter your budget or needs, we can help you find the perfect wine storage solution for your home, keeping your collection in the 50-55° F temperature and 60-70% humidity range to ensure fresh flavors…

• Economical & Easily Installed: Self-Contained Cooling Units
  Much like a window air conditioner, self-contained wine cellar cooling units are affordable and simply installed, mounting between wall studs. While one end absorbs heat and exhausts it into an adjacent indoor area, the other end blows cool air into the cellar. Their design does rob a bit of storage space, and they are inherently noisier than split or ducted varieties, but depending on your home’s setup, a self-contained system may provide a fast, economical solution to meeting your wine storage needs.

• Quiet & Efficient: Split Wine Cellar Cooling Systems
  Installed by air conditioning experts, split systems are the most efficient way to cool your wine cellar, regardless of size. Much like common split system air conditioners, with this style of wine cooling system, quieter, evaporator components are located inside or near your cellar, while noisier condensers can be located in an area better suited for sound reduction and space needs. In addition to quieter operation, split systems also offer greater flexibility in wine cellar design - and more consistent temperature and humidity levels.

• Beautifully Designed: Ducted Wine Cooling Systems
  Ducted systems offer superior wine cellar climate control, as well as a wide variety of installation options, including the ability to hide the appearance of the system in the cellar, as well as eliminate or greatly reduce noise. Ducted systems also come in self-contained or split designs, but with the help of ductwork, noisier components can be installed a bit more flexibly, following ductwork, up to 25 feet away from your cellar. Most are designed for indoor application, though some systems, such as WhisperKool, allow for outdoor placement of cooling components.

Sour Grapes?
Prevent the needless loss of tasty wine products by ensuring the perfect storage temperatures and humidity, ensuring an optimum storage environment for your precious collection year-round. Stepping up from your undercounter or standalone wine refrigeration system doesn’t have to be overwhelming. For friendly, expert, wine refrigeration unit installation and service, count on the professionals at H&H Heating & Air Conditioning to guide you through the journey. With decades of experience, 2-year warranties, 24/7 repairs, straight-forward pricing and a 100% money-back guarantee, you can’t go wrong no matter which wine cooing system you choose. Wayne residents, grab a glass of wine and give us a call today.

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The Best Heating and Air Conditioning Repair Services in Malvern!

Heater giving you a headache? Air conditioner left you all hot and bothered? Get things back on track with the help of the best heating and air conditioning repair services in Malvern.

Because Experience Counts
Our professionally trained, NATE certified team has been providing heating and air conditioning services to the Delaware Valley area since 1985, providing trustworthy and affordable service and maintenance, and installing top-of-the-line equipment from the nation’s leading manufacturers that deliver some of the best performance and warranties in the business. Our highly-trained team has the experience and technical expertise necessary to design and install an array of air conditioning and heating solutions, from common heat pump systems, furnaces, boilers, to the latest in ductless technology and even geothermal and radiant heat systems, and backing up our services with a no lemon, 100% money back, comfort guarantee.

Because You Need Someone You Can Trust
We provide trustworthy, no obligation estimates for any HVAC installation, repair or service, from routine maintenance to unexpected repairs and new installations. When you choose us, you can rest assured in knowing there will never be any unwelcome billing surprises at the end of your chosen service, only the affordably priced, straightforward quote given before services began, with your full knowledge of the services you’re getting in advance.

Because Issues Don’t Conveniently Occur During Standard Business Hours
We serve within a 30 mile radius of our business, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with no overtime or after-hours charges. You can count on the same fair price, no matter what the time of the day or day of the week you call for service. Our ‘warehouses on wheels’ arrive at your home stocked with all the necessary materials to achieve same-day repairs. Looking for a little extra savings and priority service? Check out our affordable Comfort Club repair and service plans.

Because We Care
Last home repair leave a big mess behind with the bill? We promise property protection, repairing or replacing and damaged items, and preventing messes with drop cloths, shoe covers, and our most important asset: Certified, experienced techs who respect your home and family.

Because Your Home is Multi-Faceted
Your home and family has complex needs, which is why we offer an array of services:

• Air Conditioning Installation and Repair
  Providing the latest in high efficiency heat pumps, geothermal, and ductless mini split systems to keep you comfier for less.
• Heating Installation and Repair
  From furnaces and boilers to radiant floor heating, we’ve got you covered.
• Gas and Electric Fireplaces
  For added warmth and that perfect home ambiance.
• Duct Cleaning
  To improve air quality and protect your family against allergy and illness.
• Basic Hot Water Heater Maintenance
  To prolong the life of your system and ensure optimum performance and efficiency.
• High-Efficiency Water Heater Installation
  To help you reduce energy costs.
• Wine Cellar Installation and Repair
  To ensure the longevity and flavor of your prized collection.

Discover the best heating and air conditioning repair services in Malvern. Contact BBB A+ rated H&H Heating & Air Conditioning today!

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Avoid Sneezing and Wheezing! We can help with your Indoor Air Quality

A silent enemy, poor IAQ (indoor air quality) can dangerously impact the health of you and your family, from the off-gassing of toxic VOCs to annoying allergens. Luckily, whether you live in an old or new apartment or single family home, there are an array of ways to easily and affordably protect and improve the air in your home.

What Causes Poor IAQ?
A tight building envelope, inadequate ventilation, poor indoor environmental conditions, and more can contribute to poor indoor air quality.

Who’s Most At-Risk?
Seniors, children, and those with disabilities and pre-existing health conditions are most at-risk. Parents and young children who spend most of their time at home are also at increased risk, suffering problems from irritation of the nose, eyes, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue, increased incidence of allergy and asthma, and with prolonged or repeated exposure, respiratory diseases, heart disease and even cancer.

How Can You Protect IAQ in Your Home?

• Start with your air filters.
  A must for asthma and allergy sufferers, upgrading your air filter (which needs to be changed regularly) can help reduce harmful airborne particles in your home like viruses, bacteria, mold, pollen, dander, and even toxins from cleaning chemicals. Be sure to contact your friendly HVAC contractor before making the switch, however, as some HEPA filters may strain your system.
• Fight back with UV lights.
  Germicidal or UV lights are extremely effective at eliminating bacteria, mold, and other microorganisms, and are a snap to incorporate into your HVAC equipment.
• Amp-up purification with an air purifier.
  Standalone air purifiers as well as whole house systems that work in conjunction you’re your heating and air conditioning equipment can help remove additional harmful contaminants from the air.
• Keep humidity levels in check.
  Indoor humidity levels are best between 30 and 50 percent, as levels can affect the concentration of some pollutants. Dust mites and mold love moisture. However your body can react negatively to overly-dry conditions, suffering dry eyes, nose, and throat, experiencing skin irritations, and suffering from an increased susceptibility to upper respiratory infections and colds.
• Keep an eye on carbon monoxide.
  Colorless, odorless carbon monoxide from improperly ventilated or poorly maintained combustion appliances or fireplaces can quickly buildup in your home, causing headaches, dizziness, weakness, nausea and vomiting, chest pain, confusion, loss of coordination, and ultimately, unconsciousness and death. Regular annual maintenance and carbon monoxide tests and detectors are essential for safety.
• Stop VOCs at the source.
  Replace off-gassing pressed wood furniture, carpet, cleaning chemicals, air fresheners and synthetic candles with more natural alternatives: Solid wood furniture, natural hard floor surfaces, inexpensive and homemade chemical-free cleaning alternatives, essential oils, and beeswax candles…. Changing your buying habits to create a healthier, happier home.

Ensure clean, healthy air in your home all year round. Find the perfect air purification solution with the help of the EPA certified services of H&H Heating & Air Conditioning today.

This blog was originally posted at https://www.delcohvac.com/sneezing-wheezing-help-with-indoor-air-quality/.

HVAC Repair in Conshohocken. We will Keep you Comfortable 24/7

Furnace freezing you out? Sweating an air conditioner repair? Return to comfort with the help of the best HVAC repair services in Conshohocken.

Experience You Can Rely On
Our expertly trained, NATE certified staff has been providing heating and air conditioning service, repair and installation to the Delaware Valley since 1985. Trustworthy and affordable, our team installs only the best equipment from industry leading manufacturers whose equipment delivers winning performance and warranties. Knowledgeable in all aspects of heating and cooling, we have the technical expertise to design the perfect air conditioning or heating solution for your home, including heat pumps and ductless technology, furnaces, boilers, and even geothermal and radiant heat systems.

Rates You Can Trust
Trustworthy, no-obligation estimates for service, repair, and installation mean when you choose us, you can rest assured you’ll know exactly what you’re getting when it comes to meeting your service needs, so there will be no unwelcome surprises when our work comes to a close. Only the same, affordably priced quote given before services began.

24/7 Reliability
Because we understand your system will not breakdown convenient to normal, 9 to 5, Monday through Friday operating hours, we offer HVAC repair service 24/7, with no overtime or after-hours charges. No matter the time of day or day of the week you require service, you can count on the same, fair price. Arriving at your home fully stocked with the necessary materials for same-day repairs, our ‘warehouses on wheels’ and experienced technicians are up to the task of getting your system back up and running fast. Want the speediest service in the biz and added savings? Check out our Comfort Club plans.

Caring Service
You’ll never be faced with a big mess when our technicians leave your premises. We respect your family and your property with drop cloths and shoe covers, living by an ‘if we break it, we fix it’ motto, replacing damaged items no matter how old they were when we started tinkering. Our caring, experienced techs respects your home and family.

Covering a Range of Home Comfort Needs:

• Air Conditioning Service, Repair & Installation
  From high efficiency heat pumps and geothermal to the latest in ductless mini-split technology to keep you cooler for less.
• Heating Service, Repair & Installation
  Including furnaces, boilers and even radiant home heating solutions.
• Duct Cleaning
  Protect the indoor air quality in your home, and safeguard your family against allergy and illness.
• Hot Water Heater Maintenance
  Basic maintenance to improve performance and prolong the life of your system.
• High-Efficiency Water Heater Installation
  Reduce energy costs and shower in comfort with advanced water heater technology.
• Wine Cellar Repair & Installation
  Protect the flavor and longevity of your prized collection with the perfect temperature and humidity of a custom wine cooling system.

Open your door to the best HVAC repair services in Conshohocken. Say hello to the dependable, BBB A+ rated services of H&H Heating & Air Conditioning today.
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Looking for Authorized Service and Parts for your Bryant Heaters? We can help!

Bryant air conditioners and heating systems offer some of the most reliable and efficient central air conditioners, heat pumps, boilers and furnaces in the biz. Like all hard working appliances, however, it is natural for parts to eventually wear, requiring repair and replacement. When that time comes, you need fast, access to affordable service and OEM parts to get your system back up and running as quickly as possible.

Need Parts or Service?
We are a Bryant dealer and installer, providing lasting, quality repairs and carrying parts to work specifically with your Bryant equipment, ensuring a perfect fit, protecting your valuable warranty, and restoring your equipment to its original condition and performance.

Emergency?
Unfortunately, problems with your HVAC system don’t always occur between normal 9 to 5 business hours. That’s why we offer emergency repairs to Bryant heating systems and air conditioners 24 hours a day, 7 days, providing fast, affordable repair for your heating or air conditioning systems free of after-hours or overtime rates. Worried about the cost? We offer no-obligation quotes on air conditioning and heating repair, as well as valuable discounts, coupons, financing, and maintenance agreements to help make necessary repairs and maintenance more affordable for your family.

Not Sure a Quick-Fix will Cut it?
When your system is old and repair costs are more than one-half to one-third of the cost of a new system, it may make more financial sense to consider a new Bryant air conditioning installation or heating system installation. As an installer of Bryant systems, we can replace your ailing and inefficient system with new Energy Star air conditioners and heaters, or upgrade your home to the newer, more efficient technology of Energy Star certified ductless cooling systems. Select systems, such as Bryant Evolution central air systems, offer quiet, powerful, 19+ SEER efficiency ratings, offering substantial savings both monthly and annually on energy costs. Important to energy and monetary savings over time, it is important to consider such SEER and AFUE ratings when selecting a new system, rather than up-front pricing, to ensure the lowest possible energy use, highest monthly savings, and fastest return on investment. Older furnaces and boilers hold efficiencies in the range of 56-70%, a far cry from today’s 98.5% efficient options, cutting fuel bills and pollution in half with an upgrade. Air source heat pumps offer similar advantages, saving up to 20% on heating and cooling costs – and about 50% compared to electric resistance heating such as furnaces and baseboard heaters. Upgrading to a more efficient system may also qualify you for local utility rebates and state and federal tax credits.

H&H Heating & Air Conditioning is a dealer and installer of Bryant HVAC systems, as well as a distributor of Bryant air conditioner parts, Bryant heater parts, and Bryant air conditioner covers. Ensure service and a system you can trust and rely on. Contact us to learn more about service pricing, system options, and available deals and incentives today.

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