The humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a comfortable temperature. The air conditioner kicks on automatically. But, even after your air conditioner cycles, your home still feels humid and uncomfortable. Now, you’re cool and damp. It can be [Continue Reading ]
Shopping for a new air conditioner or furnace can be intimidating. If you're trying to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's natural to look for models with extremely high efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient equipment will provide the most comfort and lowest energy bills, [Continue Reading ]
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 ]
Stale indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are frequent complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a very good job of blocking drafts and reducing energy waste, but unfortunately this [Continue Reading ]
Heavy rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One strong storm, rising groundwater or several days of steady rainfall can cause water damage homeowners never saw coming. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and overwhelming the process can be. Seasonal weather patterns [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a great time in . More comfortable days and blossoming flowers are a much-needed change from the chilly and dreary winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies constantly act up. The [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is a wonderful time in . Warmer days and new flowers are a refreshing change from the cold and dreary winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells musty and mildewy. [Continue Reading ]
