Size Matters: Selecting the Right Unit For Your Home
You have more than likely heard the saying, “bigger is better.” And while it applies to some things, it doesn’t apply to everything. Sure, if you know you are going to be towing things often this might apply as you are better off to get something with a higher towing capacity and not need it […]
The HVAC Checklist for First Time Home Buyers
The first time you purchase a home can be both scary and exciting all at the same time; scary because its a pretty large investment, exciting because its a new chapter in life. Personally, I’ve only purchased one home so far but I could imagine this mix of emotions happens each time you go through […]
#1 Tactic for Overcoming HVAC Seasonality
As the 4th of July approaches, it’s typically a busy time for HVAC businesses fixing air conditioning issues. We hope your business is running smoothly and your customers are cool (pun or no pun haha). Unfortunately, many contractors get so overwhelmed with riding the seasonal demand of HVAC that they miss the bigger picture. Are […]
Selecting an HVAC Filter: What Do Those Numbers Mean? Find Out Here
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 […]
5 Tips to Retaining Employees, Better. Is It Really That Hard?
Here’s a common problem today within the trades: it is hard to find good, qualified people. As I talk with HVAC contractors across the country, I also hear them say, “It is difficult to retain good people once I get a good one.” Years ago, I remember the owner of a specific HVAC company say […]
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 […]
5 Ways Contractors Overcome HVAC Seasonality
Hey there, Ken Summers here. With Memorial Day behind us, summer is in full swing. Typically, it’s a busy season for HVAC contractors with homeowners needing help with their air conditioning. However, there’s more to being a successful HVAC contractor than simply riding the seasonal demand such as repairing/replacing an AC unit that breaks […]
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 […]