Best Air Conditioner for your home – Trane vs Carrier vs Lennox Air Conditioner Review 2021
There are a few main things that homeowners will want to take into consideration when deciding which of the best AC units they should install in their homes. It really depends on what you value the most in a top brand central air conditioner. The major factors for most homeowners will be the total cost […]
10 Tips for Hiring a Heating and Cooling Contractor
While hiring an HVAC contractor may not be the most exciting item on your to-do list, it could end up as the most essential one if your heating or cooling system decides to take a nosedive. Establishing a relationship with a reputable HVAC contractor can ensure you have someone to come to the rescue and, […]
What You Can Do to Reduce Indoor Air Pollutants During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of growth and many expectant parents use this time to educate themselves, they even receive a lot of instructions to ensure the healthiest possible baby: what to eat and drink, what to avoid, which vitamins to take, which activities to avoid and more. But what about breathing? Researchers have long been […]
6 Troubleshoots for When Your Furnace is Broken
There is nothing worse than waking up cold in the middle of the night. A furnace is crucial for comfort and survival in cold winter weather. Without it, we would still be huddling around wood fires to stay warm. Unfortunately, furnaces need regular professional tune-ups and homeowner upkeep to run strongly and efficiently. Even with proper maintenance, however, furnaces […]
3 Common Heat Pump Problems and How to Fix them
We get how frustrating it is when you run into heat pump problems. Imagine it’s a dreary day and a bitter wind whips around your face. You can’t wait to get into your nice warm home, at the thought of it your pace quickens, you throw open the front door pick up your heat pump […]
Top 4 reasons Why Your Heating Bill is Too High.
Getting a costly surprise when you open your heating bill can make the harsh winter even tougher. While temperatures continue to drop, your bill will have an opposite reaction and begin to shoot up. It’s inevitable, but sometimes it can be more than the yearly seasonal increase we’ve come to expect. Luckily, proper precautions can […]
What is the difference between an ERV and HRV system?
All homes need ventilation, whether natural or mechanical with an ERV or HRV system. Buildings and houses are no longer constructed leaking heat and moist air the way they used to be; we now build them as airtight as we can, especially Passive House or LEED certified homes. This makes mechanical ventilation essential in these high […]
What to set the thermostat to in the summer and the winter and why it is different
Things can get a bit uncomfortable when temperatures get extreme. Be it the summers or winters, Mother Nature has her own ways of regulating things, and some of these situations might not be very pleasing. Your home’s ideal temperature for your heating and cooling system should provide convenience and comfort to your indoor environment. Thermostat […]
Why are larger filters important for new and modern units
Air filter, how important are they really? The short answer: VERY! It may seem like a hassle to change your HVAC filter every 30 days, but every time you change your filter, you’re doing yourself and your system a favor. Understanding how air filters work and what they do for you could take some of […]
Tune-ups and why it is important to maintain your system regularly.
Heat pump and furnace tune-ups are often overlooked by many homeowners. As an HVAC company that has been around since 1956, we’ve answered thousands of customer questions. One of the questions we hear over and over is this: “Are furnace and heat pumps tune-ups really necessary?” Well, the simple answer is Yes, All heating and […]