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HIGH EFFICIENCY GAS FURNACES

It isn’t very often that you are in the market for a gas furnace.  This typically occurs when your current furnace breaks down or perhaps during a remodel or house build that you are faced with the option of what type of gas furnace to buy.  Should you find yourself in need of a gas […]

ANNUAL FURNACE TUNE UP

It is important to have your heating and furnace system inspected annually. All furnace manufacturers recommend having an annual inspection by a qualified professional that specializes in heating and air conditioning. Having your unit inspected at least once a year will keep your system working at peak performance. There are also warranty concerns that you […]

PROPER INTERIOR RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING

When we think about lighting our home, we are usually thinking about the decorative aspect of the environment but lighting also provides security and comfort, helping to more easily perform tasks. Lighting is a functional element in your home, but it also helps create ambiance. If you use the proper lighting it should be a […]

A/C OPTIONS FOR OLDER HOMES

Central heating and air conditioning for homes was introduced in 1931 but it got off to a slow start. It was only in the mid 1960’s that central air conditioning became a more common practice in new home building due to the lower costs. Still, not all builders offered central air conditioning until the early […]

ADVANTAGE OF HAVING ROOF VENTS

  Ventilation is the process of circulating air to keep it fresh.  Ventilation with regard to the HVAC process is the circulation of air for freshness and the reduction of moisture levels allowing the HVAC system to work more effectively as it heats and cools your home.  Roof ventilation needs are different in the various […]

THE IMPORTANCE OF THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION

The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently conducted a study, the Residential Energy Consumption Survey, which revealed that 65% of the energy used in homes is used for heating and air conditioning and 35% is used by appliances, lighting and electronics.  Since the majority of the energy consumption in homes is based on the HVAC system, […]

COMMERCIAL AIR CONDITIONING WITH BOILER HEAT

The type of heating system which developers choose to install in a commercial building will have a large impact on the business’s utility costs and the comfort of its staff and employees. Today most commercial developers choose from radiant heating, forced air heating, and electric resistance heating. Each option presents advantages and disadvantages that business owners and […]

WHY DOES MY AIR CONDITIONER FREEZE-UP?

You may be shocked to find the coils on your air conditioner covered in solid ice on the hottest day of year; however, this bizarre sight is relatively common. Ice forming on your air conditioning unit is known as an air conditioner freeze-up. There are a several common problems that could lead to this phenomenon. […]

HOW DOES HUMIDITY AFFECT YOUR HVAC SYSTEM?

  One important role for your air conditioning system is to remove moisture and excess humidity from the air. When humidity levels spike in warm weather months, it forces your unit to work harder. This can take a toll on your systems efficiency levels. When humidity levels are too high, your home will feel warmer […]

PROPER AIR CONDITIONING DURING THE SUMMER

  An Extreme Heat Event (EHE) is a condition of extreme heat which is significantly hotter or more humid than average conditions for a location for an extended period of time. These EHE’s are considered a public health threat because they can result in a rise in the death toll and have other non-fatal related […]