You know the room. Maybe it’s on an upper level. Maybe it’s down in the basement. It’s always cold no matter what you do. You open the door to the hallway. You check the air vents again. Finally, you crank the thermostat up high. Now, that stubborn room is [Continue Reading ]
The warm summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You change the thermostat to a ideal temperature. The air conditioning kicks on as expected. But, even after your cooling system runs, your home still feels moist and clammy. That’s not very comfortable. It can be [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new AC or furnace can be stressful. If you're trying to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's natural to focus on models with the highest efficiency ratings. After all, the most efficient equipment should deliver the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? It’s [Continue Reading ]
Hot summer weather can push any air conditioner to the edge. As temperatures in continue to increase, it's common to notice higher energy bills, warm areas throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. People often think the AC alone determines how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play an important role in [Continue Reading ]
If you have searched for HVAC replacement cost on the internet, you've probably noticed one thing right away: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary widely. Why do prices vary so much? And, what’s the actual cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that HVAC replacement isn't one-size-fits-all. No two homes have the same heating and cooling [Continue Reading ]
Many homeowners think power surges are limited to lightning storms. While lightning is one cause, it's certainly not the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create electrical surges inside your home. These surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because today's heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]
Warm weather arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels sticky. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a frequent issue during humid summers in , . Many homeowners assume [Continue Reading ]
Stuffy indoor air. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially modern homes built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but unfortunately this [Continue Reading ]
Severe rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One driving rainstorm, rising groundwater or day after day of steady rain can quickly lead to water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever had to clean up a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and stressful the process can [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is a great time in . More comfortable days and blooming flowers are a much-needed change from the cold and gloomy winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to moist air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
