Congratulations! You just closed on your very first home! Although this is one of the most exciting times of your life, if you aren’t careful, it can also be one of the most stressful. If you don’t know what the next few steps are after you closed on your home, you could find yourself in some serious problems. Make sure … Read More
f you are looking to reduce your environmental footprint, changing your home is the best place to start. By making small changes to your home’s features, you can optimize your HVAC systems and other appliances. The most energy efficient homes start with these best practices: Seal Your Windows: When your windows are not sealed properly, air can escape and hike … Read More
It can be frustrating moving into a new apartment when there’s no air conditioning or heating system, particularly when you’re in the middle of either of Summer or Winter. If you’ve lived in a house for most of your life, you could be used to an outdoor HVAC unit, which heats and cools the entire house. However, if you’re moving … Read More
Choosing to hook up, install, and repair your HVAC system on your own may seem like a great idea to begin with. After all, the other mechanics of a house can be fixed by DIY methods. However, when it comes to your HVAC system, because of the complexity of modern units, proper training is often necessary as well as experience … Read More
While spring may be the season of rain showers, summer’s thunderstorms could certainly give it a run for its money. Unfortunately, while thunderstorms may be soothing to listen to for some, the high winds and hard rain can leave damage on American homes. Most American homes are built to endure the elements including severe storms, but over time your home … Read More
Up to 75% of no-heat calls to HVAC services during the winter are related to a lack of maintenance on any one homeowner’s system. Needless to say, routine maintenance on your HVAC system is one of the best ways to ensure its proper functioning and longevity in your home. However, sometimes even when you provide proper HVAC maintenance from professional … Read More
According to HVAC experts, up to 75% of phone calls regarding a lack of home heating during the winter is the result of a lack of maintenance. In some cases, this lack of maintenance may not be on your part at all, but rather your pets. Let’s put a little light on the situation. Even homeowners who contact their HVAC … Read More
Homeowners often take their air conditioning units for granted. These AC units not only save families the trouble of installing dozens of fans to achieve the same results, they ensure year-round comfort. Willis Haviland Carrier invented the first air conditioning unit in 1902. His AC unit sent air through coils filled with cold water, subsequently cooling the air and removing moisture … Read More
Geothermal heating and cooling systems work by drawing on underground temperatures, which don’t fluctuate as dramatically as aboveground temperatures. In winter, a geothermal heating system will absorb the cool air in your home. This cool air is then transferred to an underground loop where it becomes absorbed by the earth’s warmer temperatures. Geothermal heating systems then pump the warm air … Read More
Some of America’s most energy efficient homes utilize controlled thermostats. However, did you know that controlling your thermostat can do more for you than save money on utility bills? By choosing to lower your thermostat by a few degrees at night you can actually get a better night’s sleep. Consider the following two ways you can mess around with your … Read More
