7 Surprising Things That Affect Your Indoor Air Quality
Studies prove that poor indoor air quality can have a negative impact on health. From sinus congestion to fatigue, stale air is capable of triggering a number of symptoms. While a dirty HVAC filter will allow more dust and mold to circulate, this is only one of many things that could compromise your home’s air […]
Mistakes That Increase Your Heating & Cooling Bills
Heating and cooling costs are the average American home’s largest annual expense. Your home’s heating system, by itself, uses more energy than any other system in your home, making up about 42% of your utility costs. That being said, it’s important to identify ways to help your HVAC system operate more efficiently and cost-effectively. Even just […]
4 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient in 2020
Do you feel like your central heating and AC system is costing you a fortune in energy bills? You might be spending more of your hard-earned money on warming and cooling your home than necessary. This year, why not make it your resolution to increase your home’s energy efficiency and lower the cost of keeping […]
What Is AFUE?
When you decide to replace your heating equipment, you need the best value for your budget. Understanding how an AFUE rating works can help you choose a furnace that will use energy efficiently and lower your utility bills. What is the AFUE Rating? A furnace’s AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) rating is a percentage used for […]
Which Furnace Type Should I Buy?
If you know your current furnace is just about ready for retirement, you might be tempted to “keep things simple” and buy exactly the same type you had before. However, when it comes to furnaces, it pays to examine your options. Not sure which type is the best match for your home? Keep reading to learn […]
How Proper Insulation Can Lower Your Electric Bill
Like most expenses, energy costs tend to increase over time. Savvy homeowners can defray some of these costs by improving their insulation. Better insulation will help your home lose less heat during the wintertime, and during the summertime, your home will be better at keeping cool. How Your Insulation and HVAC System Work Together On […]
How to Prepare Your Heater for the Winter
With colder weather on the way, it’s essential to make sure that your central heating system is ready to kick things into high gear. Here are some tips to help your home’s heater operate efficiently and safely during the chilly months ahead. 1. Ensure that nothing is touching your furnace. To minimize the risk of […]
Repair or Replace: Furnace Edition
Deciding whether to repair or replace your furnace can be overwhelming, especially when all you really want is to be comfortable again. That’s why we’ve broken down this common dilemma into bite-size questions to make solving it easier. Answering these four questions will help you determine whether repairing or replacing your furnace will offer you […]
4 Ways that Seasonal HVAC Maintenance Can Benefit You
Can you imagine what kinds of problems you would have with your car if your vehicle didn’t receive regular maintenance? Your poor car would start to have trouble performing. You’d have little to no warning if one of its parts were to wear out or break down. Worst of all, you might find yourself without […]
What You Need to Know About the 2020 Freon Ban & Phase-Out
Air conditioners depend on a substance known as refrigerant to carry heat that’s extracted from inside your home to the outside where it’s removed. For many years, the refrigerant of choice was a chemical substance known as R-22. However, you probably know it by its common name Freon. Freon was by far the most common […]