Oh man, is it hot in here or what? Thats the last thing you want to be hearing this summer. I have experienced some very high temperatures (120+ in Kuwait and Iraq). You learn to get used to it under those conditions but should you really torture yourself when there are products available to you. […]
Friday Feed
Save Money In Your Home With These New Products
Good Friday everyone! For those of you who partake in lent as many of my friends do, you can once again indulge yourself in whatever it was you gave up plus it’s official… Spring is here, but some of us may be hesitant to believe so with recent snow fall and mother nature not making […]
The 4 Do’s Of HVAC Reviews
In 2018 Americans do everything online. We shop on our phones, do product research and ask people of Facebook for their opinions. In fact, 90% of consumers read online reviews, from HVAC to Chuck e Cheese. During the past few years, Comfort Institute has managed online reviews for tons of HVAC and home performance businesses. We are […]
The Boilermakers could make a run for it, but would you benefit from a boiler in your home?
Its march madness baby! So of course I had to use a play on words with the number 2 seed Purdue out of the East bracket. When we talk about heating our home, I for one typically think of a heat pump or forced air furnace. You know, the ones we have to change […]
Captain Planet Has a New Team: Wind, Solar, GeoThermal, BioGas
For anyone looking to reminisce, here you go. Back in the early to mid 90’s the world was given Captain Planet. He and his team of Planeteers had one goal, to be the “solution” and not the “pollution”. Many times they could defeat the problem without the need of Captain Planet himself but for those […]
PVC or Brass ? The future of construction.
Lets dive into the upsides and downsides of plumbing materials Upside of PVC Plastic pipes resist corrosion about as well as brass, which manufacturers PVC drains and fittings. PVC drains are more flexible, though brass, among the metals used for drains, is the most malleable. It is lightweight, and easier for anyone to work with, […]
Treat techs like doctors, trust in education & certifications.
If your HVAC system needs to be repaired, every service company in the country is willing to do the job. However, it’s important to remember that due to the sophisticated nature of Heating/Cooling equipment, and its technology, system maintenance and repairs should only be performed by a licensed technician. Hiring an unlicensed, or inexperienced company […]
Whole-home comfort and health evaluations
A whole-home comfort evaluation provides homeowners with valuable consumer information and tips that cover many aspects of home comfort including ways to reduce or eliminate common problems such as: Hot and cold spots Excessive dust Allergy and asthma suffering Dry or damp indoor air Unhealthy indoor air Noisy or unreliable heating/cooling equipment Excessive utility […]
Tesla + Google = The Future Of Solar
Tesla is taking-over the solar game by adding the beautiful “Solar Roof” to their repertoire. Solar once boomed, but due to nasty aesthetics popularity declined at a rapid rate. Over the last few year solar shingles have become widespread due to a much more appealing look. Now Tesla, partnering with Google, has launched an entire […]
Super Bowl Edition: What is SEER Without A Strong Team Around It
So the Browns had 3 first round picks this year. That sounds pretty good right? Yet they didn’t win a single game. Since 2012, the Browns have had 11 First Round draft picks. That’s nearly 2 a year. With all of that talent you would think they could string together a winning season, at the […]