Better Ventilation, Better Home Health & Comfort
In a recent ACHR news cover story, ACHR contributor Samantha Sine writes about the growing importance of ventilation for healthy, comfortable homes. It’s one thing to have top-notch HVAC equipment (e.g. AC unit, furnace), but ventilation (e.g. ductwork) is what actually distributes and circulates conditioned air throughout the home. Read the full ACHR News article […]
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 […]
Greatest Team of All Time (Net-Zero) – NBA Finals Edition
The NCAA championship is over but that doesnt mean basketball is done for the season. The NBA Finals start tomorrow. In the spirit, it’s always fun to talk about who the greatest team was in any sport, or if you had free reign to pick any combination of players from any era to be on […]
Internet of Things is Changing HVAC
Now more than ever, it seems like the term “Internet of Things” or IOT for short is popping up everywhere, and the HVAC industry is no exception. From the automated home vision to smart thermostats like Nest, IOT is changing HVAC. As an HVAC contractor, it can be a lot to digest, but there […]
HVAC Businesses to Reap Benefits of New Tax Code
With the April 15th tax deadline right around the corner and recent buzz regarding the new tax code, there are tremendous tax savings opportunities for small businesses on HVAC equipment. Regardless of your political views, now could be an excellent time for small businesses to consider investments in HVAC equipment. According the to the […]
Is the age of ductless upon us?
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. […]