The warm summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You set the thermostat to a ideal temperature. The air conditioning kicks on as expected. But, even after your cooling system cycles, your home still feels damp and sticky. Not a great feeling. It can be [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new air conditioning system or furnace can feel overwhelming. When you're looking to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's common to look for models with the highest efficiency ratings. Surely the most efficient equipment will provide the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? [Continue Reading ]
Summer heat waves can push any air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in continue to increase, many families notice increased energy bills, hot spots throughout the home and cooling systems that seem to run all day without keeping up. People often think the air conditioning is the only thing that affects how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play [Continue Reading ]
What Can Change the Cost of an HVAC System Installation? If you've started researching 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. What causes such a big difference? And, what’s the actual cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is HVAC replacement is not one-size-fits-all. Every [Continue Reading ]
Many people 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 electrical surges don't just pose a risk to televisions and computers. These surges can cause HVAC electrical damage because current heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]
Summer arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels sticky. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many homeowners believe [Continue Reading ]
Rooms that feel stale and stuffy. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or dry and uncomfortable in winter. These are common complaints about today’s homes, especially newer ones built for maximum energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a very good job of preventing drafts and reducing energy [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One driving rainstorm, rising groundwater or day after day 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 pricey and stressful the process can be. Seasonal weather [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a great time in . Milder days and new flowers are a refreshing change from the chilly and drab winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a wonderful time in . More comfortable days and new flowers are a refreshing change from the chilly and dreary winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to moist air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
