Ultraviolet HVAC devices can be very beneficial when added to your system, most importantly killing cold and flu germs. Find out how a UV devices and help your family. Clean and Balanced Airflow Ultraviolet technology has been utilized in air cleaners since the 90’s. UV devices were used to improve IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) in […]
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Five reasons why NOW is time to upgrade your HVAC equipment.
Is your HVAC system on its last leg? Average life of an HVAC system is 12-15 years. Air conditioners typically last 10-15 years and furnaces typically last 15+ years. Bad news, chances are the people who owned the home before you, probably didn’t take proper care of it. HVAC systems work like human beings… The […]
Learn the true value of AFUE ratings.
If it’s time to buy a new furnace, you better know what you’re doing. First of all, a furnace is a huge investment. It is something that you need to be able to count on for the next 10 years. No one likes trying to get their furnace replaced in the dead of Winter. […]
What you need to know about energy ratings
ENERGY STAR® What You Should Know about ENERGY STAR® The government-backed symbol for energy efficiency, providing simple, credible, and unbiased information that consumers and businesses rely on to make well-informed decisions. Thousands of industrial, commercial, utility, state, and local organizations—including more than 40 percent of the Fortune 500®—rely on their partnership with the […]
Is it time to topple the tank?
When you’re retrofitting an older home, take time to evaluate the hot water system. We all know we need to do our part to conserve energy. In the end of the day, experts say 30% of a home’s energy budget is consumed by heating water. That’s a lot of money left on the table. A lot […]
Leave the air conditioner to the Dogs. Halloween is furnace season.
Here are 4 areas of your furnace that need to be addressed every fall before you crank up the heat. Combustion Chamber Before you even think about doing anything, turn off the power and fuel supply to the furnace. Flip the on-off switch on the furnace itself. Next, find the fuel shutoff valve and […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
I’m sure you have all seen the pink ribbons emblazoned on practically everything – but have you ever really stopped and thought about what they stand for? More than 249,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer every year, and nearly 41,000 die from the disease. Breast cancer is still the […]
2 Key Drivers of Home Performance for Contractors, Homeowners
Recently, ACHR News published an interesting article that covered what’s driving home performance among contractors and homeowners. In this week’s print issue was dedicated to home performance contracting. It covered a variety of topics, but the drivers could be summed up in two words: technology and knowledge. You can read the full article here. […]
Let’s Talk Proper Ventilation
You have to start thinking about your home’s ventilation. There is a good chance you’re over-ventilating, wasting money, and making your home uncomfortable. The alternative is that you’re under-ventilating. Allowing chemicals, moisture, and carbon dioxide to build up in the home. Most are not life threatening, but can cause mold, mildew, or home sickness. Most […]
Winter’s Silent Killer – Carbon Monoxide
More than 500 Americans die from carbon monoxide poisoning each year, according to the CDC. More than 25,000 visit the emergency room, and more than 6,000 others are hospitalized. Where Does Carbon Monoxide Come From? Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that often goes undetected, typically striking victims in their sleep. CO is produced […]