Your heating and cooling system plays a critical role in keeping your home comfortable all year long. And if you’ve been following our blog, you’ve probably seen us mention the importance of regular HVAC system maintenance. We recommend having your heating system inspected in the fall and the central air system in the spring to […]
Category: Heating & Cooling
Can My Home Benefit from Zoned Heating and Cooling?
While not new, zoned heating and cooling is one of the hottest trends in home comfort. If you think about it, zoning has been around since people started heating and cooling their indoor spaces. For example, you only turned on the window AC or radiator in the rooms you were eating, relaxing, or sleeping in. […]
Best Way to Heat and Cool a Garage Workshop
Today’s garages are much more than storage spaces for cars and lawn equipment. They’re used for everything from workshops and hobby rooms to rec rooms and home offices. But without proper heating and cooling, these spaces can only be used comfortably for a few months out of the year. It may be tempting to consider […]
7 Reasons to Switch to a Smart Thermostat
Here’s a proposition for you: Each month, take $15 out of your wallet and toss it in the trash. Would you do it? Probably not, unless you enjoy seeing your hard-earned money go to waste. Yet, if you’re still using an outdated thermostat to control your home’s heating and cooling, you’re doing just that. According […]
Is My HVAC System Wasting Money?
As far as your HVAC system goes, what’s out of sight is usually out of mind – unless it suddenly stops heating or cooling your home. But don’t assume that, because things appear just fine, your system is running at peak performance. As units age, they become less efficient, resulting in higher energy usage and […]
Common HVAC Odors
Homes are filled with all sorts of aromas, some more pleasant than others. Coming home to the scent of freshly baked apple pie? Pleasant. The smell of long-forgotten leftovers? Not! While rare, your heating and cooling systems can emit some interesting odors, too. The trick is tracing the source of the offending odor and figuring […]
Secrets to Saving on Utility Costs
Imagine reducing your energy consumption, saving money on household utility costs, and taking a little pressure off your HVAC equipment, all without sacrificing an ounce of comfort and convenience. Sounds too good to be true, right? Actually, it’s easier than you think. Simply adopting a handful of smart, energy-efficient practices can help you realize substantial […]
Save Money with a Zoned HVAC System
You’ve endured yet another hot, humid summer without central air and vow “Never again!”. Or you finally decided to upgrade your old, energy-draining heating system. Or perhaps those decisions were made for you as you heating or cooling system finally raised the white flag. No matter the circumstances, there is never the wrong time to […]
Ideal Temperatures for Sleeping
Think about the things that make you feel relaxed and comfortable as you settle in for the night. A good book, your favorite TV show, soft, luxurious bedding… Now imagine trying to enjoy all of that in a room that’s either too hot or too cold – whether you’re sweating bullets or shivering as you […]
Benefits of a Wall-Mounted Air Conditioner
We have a lot of older homes in our area. As such, there are practical issues that require some thought and careful decision making when it comes to home improvement. Take air conditioning and heating for example. Unless your home is equipped with air ducts, you can’t enjoy the benefits of central air or a […]