Got High Humidity?
Nowadays, contractors are calling me in regards to high humidity in homes. Do your customers have high humidity too? Here’s an important point I stress to all contractors: Remember the primary responsibility of any AC unit is to remove heat from the air. A secondary function of any AC unit is dehumidification. With that said, […]
Rudolph Made the Switch, Why Haven’t You?
Christmas is right around the corner and what a joyous time it CAN be. The holiday is centered around happiness but let’s face it, shopping and decorating will stress out even the most level-headed individuals. Quite frankly, the holiday is very similar to a wedding: choose the date to celebrate on, especially when planning to […]
Being Thankful Is NOT Just for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has come and gone. For some it was a nice 4 day break from work. For others it was an opportunity to get deep discounts on all of those things you have been longing for or to get some Christmas shopping out of the way. But for all of us, I believe, it was […]
Considering a Humidifier This Winter?
I suppose there are 2 sides to winter; you love it or hate it. I can already hear the “duh, captain obvious” comments. But honestly, I don’t know too many people who are simply content with winter. For all of the summer heat lovers, this is your season to either be moody for 4 months […]
Single Stage or Multi Stage Furnaces: Which is Right For You?
The furnace is one of those things in your home that you can’t live without, especially if you live in a colder climate. After all, it keeps you warm on all those cold nights. It’s kind of the perfect snuggle buddy for those lonely nights in the winter; keeping you warm and not taking up […]
The Ceiling Fan SECRET Switch
This will be short and sweet, just like the amount of time and effort it takes to adjust the switch on your fan. Ceiling fans are found in almost every home and dates back to 1882 when Phillip Diehl took the same concept from his electrically powered sewing machine (which was also a first) […]
Saving Energy Around the Home: Trick or Treat
Halloween is just around the corner so let’s have some fun. Everyone I know is out there trying to save a buck or two in any way they can. Some of you have maybe even been referred to as a “penny pincher.” Some people may poke fun or complain about those who refuse to spend […]
Ken’s Contracting Corner: Going above the Call this Fall
Topic: Making much more of that routine fall checkup Description: Each and every time you are called for a tune up is an opportunity. Each time a homeowner has a concern and invites you into their home, its an opportunity. Don't let them go to waste! Learn how to increase business growth and use the [...]
Furnace Alternatives: Comparing Wood and Pellet Stoves
I don’t know about everyone else but here in Ohio, it just went middle of summer to very late fall overnight. Almost like Mother Nature was going 85 in a 55, saw a state trooper and slammed on the brakes. I can’t take full credit for that line, saw a funny meme online. But for […]
Stop the Back Drafting This Winter
We are quickly approaching the heating season and for a good portion of you, natural gas is likely your method. In fact, according to a study conducted by climate control, almost half the US is using natural gas as their primary heating fuel choice. Granted these numbers come from 2013, you can expect that it […]