Preparing your heating system in the fall helps you get ready for winter. It’s critical that your equipment is ready before temperatures drop and heating demand increases. This is especially important if your home has a heat pump or dual-fuel heating system, which needs specific maintenance because of its [Continue Reading ]
It’s always that one room. Maybe it’s on an upper level. Maybe it’s in your basement. It’s ice cold no matter what you do. You leave the door to the hallway open. You check the air vents again. Finally, you crank up the heat. Now, that room is still [Continue Reading ]
The humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The air conditioning kicks on automatically. But, even after your cooling system operates, your home still feels humid and uncomfortable. That’s not very comfortable. It can be disappointing [Continue Reading ]
Shopping for a new AC or furnace can feel overwhelming. When you're looking to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's understandable to look for models with the highest efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient system should deliver the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? [Continue Reading ]
Extreme summer heat can push your air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in rise, it's common to notice increased energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. People often think the air conditioner is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play an important role in cooling performance. [Continue Reading ]
If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost on the internet, you've probably noticed something almost immediately: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary quite a bit. What causes such a big difference? And, what’s the real cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that, when it comes to HVAC replacement, there's no such thing as one-size-fits-all. No two homes have the [Continue Reading ]
Homeowners often think power surges only happen during lightning storms. While lightning is definitely one cause, it's certainly not the only one. Major appliances turning on and off, electrical grid switching, power outages and restoration can all create power surges inside your home. These electrical surges don't just threaten televisions and computers. These surges can cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating [Continue Reading ]
Summer is here. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels muggy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many homeowners [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel humid in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are frequent complaints about today’s homes, especially newer ones built for high energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but they can also trap [Continue Reading ]
Severe rainstorms can put any basement at risk of flooding. One unrelenting downpour, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rain can quickly lead to water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and stressful the process can [Continue Reading ]
