Heatwave AC Survival Guide: Airflow, Insulation & Shade Tips

Summer heat waves can push any air conditioner to its limits. As temperatures in   continue to increase, many homeowners notice rising energy bills, hot spots throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up.  People often think the air conditioning is the only thing that affects how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play [Continue Reading ]

What Goes into Figuring the Cost of an HVAC System Replacement?  If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost for your home, you've probably noticed something almost immediately: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary widely. What causes such a big difference? So, what's the real cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't one-size-fits-all. No two homes have [Continue Reading ]

Many homeowners think power surges are limited to lightning storms. While 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 damage televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]

Summer arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels sticky. Family members keep turning down the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]