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HVAC Calculator: Size Your AC and Water Heater to Fit Your Home
August 20, 2021 | Air Conditioning
How to calculate BTU correctly is one of the most important steps to installing an HVAC system in your home. While the process is straightforward, you might need an HVAC calculator to figure out the right size AC and heater for your home. If your HVAC unit is too small, you might have problems with […]
Pro Guide to Buying a Central Air Conditioner Warranty
August 11, 2021 | Air Conditioning
While today’s HVAC systems are designed to last, expensive repairs can pop up along the way. Buying the right central air conditioner warranty is a sure way to protect your investment and save you money in the long run. If you’re buying a home, ask whether the central AC system is under warranty and if […]
What Does a Heat Exchanger Do?
August 6, 2021 | Air Conditioning
Have you ever looked at your furnace and wondered, “What does a heat exchanger do?” Heat exchangers are often used with smokestacks to recover heat from waste gases; they’re also found in engines, air conditioners, refrigerators, and gas boilers. In fact, the heat exchanger is the largest part of your furnace. It’s a device that […]
AC vs. Whole House Fan: Cool Your House Efficiently
July 14, 2021 | Air Conditioning
Every homeowner essentially has the same question—how comfortable can I be without running up the energy bill? While an air conditioner is effective at managing indoor temperatures, a whole-house fan can have just as many advantages as an AC. Who will win when it’s AC vs whole-house fans. When it comes to energy efficiency, a […]
Window Insulation Is Key to Your Home’s HVAC Efficiency
June 18, 2021 | Air Conditioning
When it comes to your home and bills, HVAC efficiency is essential to keeping bills in check and your family comfortable. Windows are a major source of heat loss and heat gain. Roughly 25% to 30% of residential heating/cooling energy use can be attributed to window performance, according to Energy.gov. It can literally make your […]
Why Surge Protection is So Important
June 7, 2021 | Air Conditioning
If you’ve ever seen the damage from a power outage, you know that a power surge can be a devastating event. Normally, your home receives 120 volts of alternating current. While this fluctuates between zero and 169 volts, anything above that can cause serious damage to your electrical system and anything connected to it. Power […]
Choosing the Right Generator for Your Home
June 4, 2021 | Air Conditioning
Turning mechanical energy into electrical energy, a generator is a versatile machine. It can supply power to appliances, lights, and electronics during any kind of outage. But picking just any generator won’t do you much good. They come in different types, sizes, and with other specifications. Here is a guide to help you choose the […]
Saving Money with a Zone Control System
May 24, 2021 | Air Conditioning
Most people have a standard HVAC system designed to heat and cool their entire home at once. There’s one thermostat to control the temperature in all rooms. While this may seem convenient, it is highly inefficient in terms of energy consumed and cost. Zone control, an alternative to this one-size fits all approach, reduces inefficiencies […]
How to Unclog a Shower Drain
May 13, 2021 | Plumbing
Is your shower draining slowly? Does the water rise to your ankles while you shower? If your shower drain is clogged, there are several ways to fix it without resorting to potentially dangerous chemical drain cleaners. We’ve pooled our plumbing knowledge together to come up with five natural ways to fix your shower drain to […]
Possible Reasons Your AC Is So Noisy
May 6, 2021 | Air Conditioning
Modern high-efficiency AC units use quiet two-stage compressors and sound dampening to keep noise levels down. That means when you start to hear loud noises, something is wrong. Remedies range from maintenance (like air duct cleaning) and tune-ups to expensive repair jobs, to complete replacement and new AC installation. These are some of the most […]