Preparing your heating system in the fall helps you get ready for winter. It’s important to have your equipment ready before temperatures fall and heating demand rises. This is especially important if your home has a heat pump or dual-fuel heating system, which requires specialized maintenance because it provides [Continue Reading ]

You know the room. Maybe it’s upstairs. Maybe it’s in your basement. It’s always cold no matter what you do. You open the door to the hallway. You double-check the air vents. Finally, you turn up the thermostat. Now, that room is still cold, and the rest of the [Continue Reading ]

The hot and humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You set the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The AC kicks on automatically. But, even after your AC cycles, your home still feels humid and uncomfortable. Not a great feeling. It can be disappointing [Continue Reading ]

Choosing a new air conditioner or furnace can be intimidating. If you're trying to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's understandable to focus on models with extremely high efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient equipment provides the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? It’s [Continue Reading ]

Summer heat waves can push your air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in   continue to increase, many homeowners notice rising energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up.  People often think the air conditioner alone determines how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play a major role in cooling performance.   [Continue Reading ]

If you’ve spent any time researching HVAC replacement cost for your home, you've probably noticed one common trend: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary quite a bit. What causes such a big difference? What is the real cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is HVAC replacement is not one-size-fits-all. Every home has different heating and cooling needs, [Continue Reading ]

Many people think power surges only happen during lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it isn't the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create power surges inside your home.  These surges don't just threaten televisions and computers. These surges can cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling systems rely on highly sensitive [Continue Reading ]

Warm weather arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat temperature. Now, some rooms feel damp while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many homeowners [Continue Reading ]