You know the room. Maybe it’s on an upper level. Maybe it’s down in the basement. It’s always cold no matter what you do. You open the door to the hallway. You check the air vents again. Finally, you turn up the thermostat. Now, that stubborn room is still [Continue Reading ]
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 the edge. As temperatures in climb, many families notice increased energy bills, uneven temperatures throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up. You may think the AC is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. In reality, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play a significant role in cooling performance. This [Continue Reading ]
If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost online, you've probably noticed one common trend: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary quite a bit. Why do prices vary so much? So, 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 [Continue Reading ]
Many homeowners think power surges are limited to lightning storms. While lightning is definitely one cause, it isn't the only one. Major appliances turning on and off, electrical grid switching, power outages and restoration can all create electrical surges inside your home. These surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because current heating [Continue Reading ]
Summer arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels sticky. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills continue rising. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many homeowners [Continue Reading ]
Rooms that feel stale and stuffy. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially modern homes built for high energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a strong job of blocking drafts and reducing energy waste, [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 ]
