5 Good Reasons to Install a Mini Split System
The decision to go duct-free with a mini-split system is different for every homeowner. Some homeowners want a system that can lower their energy bills. Others are more focused on how their new system looks in their home. But no matter your priorities, it’s hard to ignore the benefits that come with going ductless compared […]
4 Important Questions to Ask When Hiring an HVAC Service Technician
Entering the market for HVAC work is tough. Just googling the phrase will likely pull up thousands of sites and listings for providers that service your area. There are as many as 112,000 HVAC providers in the U.S.! But how do you know what to look for? And if you wanted to get take a look into […]
6 Concerning Ways Poor Air Quality Can Ruin Your Health
The World Health Organization estimates that 9 out of 10 people breathe polluted air. So you can bet that poor air quality, especially indoors is going to affect your well-being. Now there are tons of ways for the quality of air to decline, and with the steady rise of air pollutants and pollution, our health is at […]
How to Choose a New HVAC System
In the retail appliance environment, nothing lasts forever. When it comes to the components that make up your home’s HVAC system each component has a limited life-cycle. While technology and enhanced materials have led to things like air conditioners and furnaces lasting for up to 20 years each, they still eventually need to be replaced. […]
Do I Need a New Filter?: The Top Signs Your AC Filter Needs to Be Changed
To keep your air conditioner running efficiently there are certain preventive maintenance steps you can take. The most important is cleaning and changing out the AC filters. Depending on the type and size of your AC unit, you can have multiple filters. The furnace filter must be replaced and is easily accessible via a wall vent. Once you open the vent, […]
4 Air Conditioner Repairs You Should Absolutely Not DIY
Around 75% of all American households have air conditioning, which means you most likely as well. As with most appliances, it probably breaks down from time to time. In an effort to save some money, you might tackle these issues yourself. However, not all jobs should or can be handled by non-professionals. To avoid costly and dangerous […]
4 Ways a Humidifier Improves Your Skin
Who wouldn’t want smooth, glowing skin? It’s easier said than done, though. After all, our skin is affected by a number of factors. Take the sun, for example—its UV rays can easily cause burns, even cancer. Considering this, it only makes sense that we’d want to take care of our skin. This means protecting it with sunscreen and moisturizing […]
Future Forecast Trends: The Demand for HVAC Technicians
Over a million years ago, man created fire to stay warm and changed the course of history. Since then, the methods for keeping warm have steadily improved. Having heat in our homes these days is often taken for granted. Because of modern HVAC technology, our world has become more livable and much more comfortable. Without this technology, living in certain […]
Winter HVAC Problems You May Encounter as the Mercury Drops
If you find yourself keeping your coat on when you are in your house, you may have an HVAC problem. If you are bundled under a dozen blankets to watch your favorite holiday movies, you may have an HVAC problem. If you can see your breath while you’re making dinner, you definitely have an HVAC problem. […]
A Homeowner’s Guide to Winterizing Your Outdoor HVAC Unit
With winter weather already in full swing, it’s likely been a while since you switched off your air conditioner for the season. And if you’re like many homeowners, you likely turned it off, cranked up the heat, and forgot about it entirely. But people don’t always realize is how important it is to winterize air […]