Heatwave AC Survival Guide: Airflow, Insulation & Shade Tips

Hot summer weather can push even a well-maintained air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in   climb, it's common to notice rising energy bills, warm areas throughout the home and cooling systems that appear to run all day without keeping up.  It's easy to assume the air conditioning is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play a major [Continue Reading ]

What Goes into Figuring the Cost of an HVAC System Installation?  If you have searched for HVAC replacement cost for your home, you've probably noticed one common trend: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary by thousands of dollars. Why is that? So, what's the real cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is that, when it comes to HVAC [Continue Reading ]

Homeowners often think power surges occur only during lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it's certainly not the only one. Utility switching, power outages/restoration and even large appliances cycling on and off can all create voltage spikes inside your home.  These electric voltage spikes don't just damage televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling systems rely [Continue Reading ]

Summer is here. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep turning down the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a frequent issue during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]