Heating & Air Conditioning Advice
It’s Time to Get Your Heating System Check-Up
Fall is here, but winter is just around the corner…don’t forget to book your heating system check-up! Our calendar is filling up fast. Don’t wait! If you are a Comfort Club program member, you have a pre-paid spot. Let’s get you on the calendar. Not a CC member? You can still schedule a 1x Heating…
Are You Fighting a Losing Battle Balancing Your Home’s Temperature?
Does one room feel like the arctic while another feels like the tropics? And adjusting the thermostat just makes it worse? You’re fighting a losing battle over inconsistent temperatures, and you deserve to be comfortable in your own home. However, these fluctuating temperatures could be inconvenient, not to mention frustrating and costly. So, how do…
How to Balance the Temperature in a Two-Story House
Do you ever go upstairs in the summertime and feel like you’ve walked into the Mediterranean? Do you turn your thermostat down, but it just makes downstairs feel like the arctic? If you have family living on both stories of your home, then you’re probably fighting over the thermostat. Only some of you will get…
What’s the Difference Between a Boiler and a Furnace?
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your existing heating system or you’re building a new home, you’re going to want to choose the right heating system for your family’s needs. Make an informed decision by knowing the difference between boilers and furnaces. If you’re unsure of what system to have in your home and want to…
Getting Back to Business Post-COVID-19 – Preparing Your Workplace for Coronavirus
As we’re all trying to return to business and open up our premises post COVID-19, there are quite a few things that have to change to keep staff and customers healthy and safe. Many new rules and regulations will have to be followed, new technologies to be implemented, and social distancing to be enforced throughout…
Need to Know AC Info: R22 Phaseout
Do you know what refrigerant is used in your HVAC system? Older HVAC units use a refrigerant called R22, also known as Freon. This refrigerant is now part of a federally regulated phaseout, which means it’s no longer going to be in use. What does this mean for you? Well, your HVAC repair bill is…
Monthly Guide to HVAC Maintenance
Your HVAC system, just like any other piece of equipment, needs regular maintenance throughout the year. If you don’t keep your system maintained, you run the risk of having it break down, which could lead to more expensive problems in the future. Both home and business owners should always stay on top of HVAC maintenance…
How to Get Your AC Ready for Summer After a Long Winter
We often go from having freezing cold temperatures to being scorched in the blazing heat of the afternoon sun, and because of this, our air conditioning units are left unused for months on end. As we are just coming out of the winter months and the temperature starts to rise, our AC units will be…
What makes an AC system high-efficiency?
When the summer heat rolls into town, you want the inside of your home to stay cool and comfortable. If you’re researching the best high efficiency AC systems, there are more options available than ever before – which makes finding the best choice for your home more difficult. With people becoming more aware of the…
Easy Ways To Improve Your HVAC Efficiency
No, you’re not imagining it – your HVAC is one of the most energy-hungry systems in your home! A recent study by the U.S. Energy Information Association found that heating and air conditioning accounts for 40% of the average home’s energy consumption. Keeping your home at a comfortable temperature and humidity doesn’t have to cost…
5 Tips For Spring Cleaning Your HVAC System
Goodbye winter, hello sunny spring! With the seasons changing, it’s time to get your home sparkling and fresh, letting you enjoy the sunshine with your nearest and dearest. While you’re vacuuming, dusting and scrubbing, don’t forget about your trusty HVAC system! Often overlooked in the spring clean, you’ll want it running smoothly over the next…
Myth: The Big Guys Do It Best
Choosing an HVAC contractor is a big decision. Your comfort system is a significant investment, and picking a contractor from the yellow pages is like choosing a name out of a hat. Perhaps you think that it is best to go with one of those big, nationwide or multi-state firms. They spend millions each year…
7 Spring HVAC Tips for Your Home
When winter turns to spring, and eventually summer, pests come crawling out from hiding in search of food, moisture and shelter. Because your HVAC system keeps temperatures comfortable and you have food available in your pantry, your home is a great place for bugs and vermin to thrive. Unfortunately, even the tiniest of insects can…
Home efficiency vs. HVAC system efficiency
What can a homeowner do to improve energy efficiency and lower energy bills We have talked a lot about HVAC unit efficiency and indoor air quality. We have also touched on HVAC myths, fables, and hidden truths. One thing we have not discussed in depth is home efficiency vs. unit efficiency, so let’s do that…
Efficiency Ratings for Heat Pumps
What you need to know about Heat pump efficiency ratings (SEER, EER, and HSPF) I’m hoping I can clear up a lot of confusion on this one. One thing I see all too often is people selling heat pumps based off SEER efficiency only, that takes off the cooling but does not tell you how…
Gas-Fired Heating Equipment, CO Poisoning, and Why Maintenance Matters
Due to their efficiency gas-fired heating equipment are still very popular, electric appliances are often cheaper on the front end but are more expensive to run. Two things all gas-fired heating equipment has in common: a heat exchanger and a flue. Some are negative pressure, some are static, some are gravity fed, but one thing…