So you found yourself with a dirty filter and you need to replace it. Just one of the many chores that come with being a homeowner and a very important one at that. Sure its a 10 second job to pull the old and replace with the new but the 10 seconds it takes will […]
Author Archives: Billy Pell
The Negative Pressure Test
Unfortunately the majority of homes, even a new build, experience an out of balance system. Meaning your home is pulling in or pushing out air for no good reason. Maybe you have unknowingly grown accustomed to living with an out of balance home. And there is a lot of talk about a home breathing but […]
Sticker Shock On A New A/C? A Warranty Is Worth the Investment
As the old adage goes,”You get what you pay for”. This is one of the most important things to keep in mind when making a large investment, such as your heating and cooling system. Cutting corners to save up front might cost you big in the end. It’s that time of year when many homeowners […]
So You Tuned Up Your Own A/C… Did You Remember the Filter-Drier?
It’s getting hot which in HVAC speak means Tune-Up season. But you dont want to pay someone to come out and do the work when you feel confident in yourself. I get it. As a homeowner who feels pretty handy and mechanically inclined, I will try to do most everything on my own… with the […]
Memorial Day Edition: Pool Season is in, so are Variable Speed Pumps
Memorial day is a reflection on many things depending on who you are speaking with. To many it is a day to remember those men and women who laid down their lives and made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. To others it is the “un-official” start to Summer and pool season for those […]
Can Lights Look SWEET But Might Make You SOUR After This
Can Lights, the modern way to hang your ceiling lights. Dont get me wrong its a clean looks and I myself prefer them for the most part. Yea its nice to have a chandelier by the front door or a hanging fixture over the dinner table but for the other rooms and hall ways… Can […]
Beat the Heat: 4 Simple Must Do’s To Keep Your A/C Running Cool
Alright, I don’t know about you but we may have completely skipped Spring and jumped straight into Summer in the Midwest. Summer time is just around the corner and that means A/C time so let’s make sure your unit is running at its best so you can benefit from lower utility bills, enhance IAQ and […]
Is DeVAP Air Conditioning the Future of A/C? Let’s First Understand it
Before we get started, this isnt anything like the new “vaping” trend for smokers. DeVAP, or Deciccant Enhanced Evaporative, is a truly game changing technology in the HVAC world that provides the same cold air we all love and desire but for a much lower energy cost compared to conventional refrigerant based A/C units. The […]
Your Entire World is Wireless, Why Isn’t Your Thermostat Wireless?
Seems like everything is moving to wireless and thermostats are no stranger. The smart version of these devices aren’t necessarily new to the market as they have been around for more than a decade but there are homes still using the basic models; some aren’t even programmable. When we first moved into our home, we were […]
If Your A/C Uses R-22, Now May Be the Time To switch
Long story short… the end of R-22 is inevitable so its on you to decide whether to embrace the change now or wait it out as long as possible. The old phrase “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” may be what most of you are thinking as you read through this. But being prepared […]