Spring is in the air, though that’s not always a good thing, especially if you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer the living hell of allergies every year. Fortunately, nobody is defenseless from this common malady. You can take a number of effective steps to eliminate and/or avoid allergy triggers. Follow these tips […]Read More
If your home has certain rooms or areas that are difficult to heat or cool (or both), congratulations! You’re just like a lot of other people. It’s not uncommon for a home’s heating and cooling system to face difficulties providing consistent comfort throughout. Homes with multiple floors are especially prone to this challenge. Why HVAC […]Read More
One of the most important considerations when purchasing a new whole-house air conditioning system for your home is energy efficiency. Your choice of efficiency level will have long-term consequences for your home comfort and household budget. If you make the right choice, those consequences will be positive. Fortunately, Americans are protected from falling into the trap […]Read More
In recent years, a certain type of crime has increased significantly in suburban America – people stealing the outside units of heat pump and air conditioning systems. These criminals typically abscond with HVAC compressor/condensers, not because they want to use them for cooling or heating. Instead, they covet the valuable copper, platinum and other metals […]Read More
With winter thankfully in the rear-view mirror, now’s a good time to think about hiring professional HVAC technicians to inspect and, if necessary, clean the air ducts in your home. After months and years of delivering conditioned air to all the rooms of your home, the ductwork may have accumulated a significant amount of dust […]Read More
A central air conditioner needs proper care or it won’t deliver optimum cooling in an efficient manner. To a large extent, this means learning what actions you shouldn’t take. Here are seven things you should NOT do to your home’s central AC. Forget to Schedule Professional Maintenance It’s important to schedule annual professional maintenance for […]Read More
Consumers shopping for a big-ticket item face a common dilemma – deciding whether to buy an inexpensive model and save money at that moment, or buy a higher-priced model and hope that the superior product will translate into a longer service life, a better experience, and/or greater energy savings. This can apply to anything from […]Read More
Inside a typical American home, the air is dirtier – often a good deal dirtier – than air outside the house. Many unwholesome contaminants pose a threat to family members who suffer from allergies and other respiratory issues. During allergy season, including in the spring, the situation is exacerbated by the onslaught of pollen. The […]Read More
With spring here, don’t forget to prep your home’s air conditioning system for the approaching cooling season. The difference in performance and efficiency between a well-maintained AC or heat pump and one that hasn’t been taken care of are huge. These differences can be measured in comfort and energy bills. Not to mention, the chances […]Read More
When house hunting, homebuyers often neglect to consider a crucial factor – the house’s heating and cooling (HVAC) system. But the system that ensures a comfortable climate in a house, at a reasonable cost and without unnecessary energy waste, has a lot of bearing on how much you’ll enjoy the home in the future (and […]Read More
