The hot and humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You set the thermostat to a ideal temperature. The air conditioning starts up right away. But, even after your air conditioner cycles, your home still feels moist and clammy. That’s not very comfortable. It [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 natural to look for models with extremely high efficiency ratings. Surely the most efficient heating and cooling system provides the most comfort and lowest energy bills, [Continue Reading ]
Hot summer weather can push your air conditioner to its limits. As temperatures in rise, many homeowners notice increased energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that seem to run all day without keeping up. It's easy to assume the air conditioning is the only thing that affects how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play a significant role [Continue Reading ]
What is Used to Determine the Cost of an HVAC System Installation? If you’ve spent any time researching HVAC replacement cost online, you've probably noticed one common trend: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary by thousands of dollars. What causes such a big difference? So, what's the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer [Continue Reading ]
Homeowners often think power surges are limited to lightning storms. While lightning is one cause, it's far from the only one. Utility switching, power outages/restoration and even large appliances cycling on and off can all create electrical surges inside your home. These electrical surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems rely [Continue Reading ]
Summer arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels sticky. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms feel damp while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a frequent issue during humid summers in , . Many homeowners believe the [Continue Reading ]
Stale indoor air. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are frequent complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of blocking drafts and reducing energy waste, but unfortunately this can [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One driving rainstorm, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rainfall can cause water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever experienced a flooded basement before, you know how pricey and overwhelming the process can be. Seasonal weather patterns in [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is an exciting time in . More comfortable days and new flowers are a much-needed change from the chilly and drab winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You may also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells musty [Continue Reading ]
Spring is a wonderful time in . Milder days and blossoming flowers are a refreshing change from the cold and dreary winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells damp and musty. [Continue Reading ]
