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How to Close Your HVAC’s Fresh Air Intakes
September 17, 2021 | Air Conditioning
As an important part of your HVAC system, fresh air intakes help to increase performance, efficiency, and operating life. They allow fresh air in from outside, which can improve indoor air quality. However, there are times when you might want to close air intakes, such as when air pollution is high or there is a […]
How to Use Your HVAC During a Wildfire Advisory
September 10, 2021 | Air Conditioning
During wildfire season, typically summer to fall, fire advisories may be issued in your area. A wildfire can pose serious hazards even if you’re not in the immediate vicinity of the blaze. Harmful particulates, chemicals, and gases can spread for hundreds of miles. Particles that are too small to be seen with the naked eye, […]
Pro Buying Guide: Buying a Warranty for a Heat Pump
August 27, 2021 | Air Conditioning
Heat pumps may be warranted by the manufacturer, such as Lenox, or by a home warranty company (some top names will be covered later). The limited warranty supplied by the equipment manufacturer will cover defects in the manufacturing process. However, it doesn’t cover labor costs. Your heat pump is a critical component of your heating […]
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 […]
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 […]