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How to Prevent Your Heating System From Blowing Its Fuse
Your heating equipment must be properly checked and maintained by certified technicians to ensure its reliability during the cold winter months. This is especially important if your heat pump or...
Find the Right Commercial Thermostat With These Tips
You might have a commercial HVAC system that's maintained by an experienced HVAC company, but is it consuming energy efficiently? The best way to maximize your HVAC system’s efficiency is with...
Popular Home Heating Myths
HVAC systems can be complex, but with the proper understanding, homeowners can ensure their longevity and functionality. This involves being aware of the conflicting statements people are told about the...
Dealing With Fall IAQ Challenges
There’s a reason why most experts suggest scheduling annual inspections and upkeep during the fall, especially for your HVAC system--fall is peak allergy season. In this post, one of the...
Questions to Ask When You Get an HVAC Replacement Quote
Purchasing a new HVAC system requires homeowners to get estimates and quotes from their prospective contractors. If you’re confused about the difference between the two, an estimate is a contractor’s...
A Guide to Saving Money on a New Furnace
Furnaces are known to last longer than air conditioning units. However, when the time finally comes to change out your old system, it may be too expensive. While it's important...
Fall-Friendly Tips: How to Save Money & Energy This Season
As you transition your closet from your summer favorites to much warmer fall and winter layers, it’s important to prepare your home to save energy and money, as well. Start...
Replacing Your Furnace With a Heat Pump: What You Need to Know
Furnaces, heat pumps or electric heaters are important components of central air and heating systems found in most residential homes. But when your furnace or heater needs a repair, many HVAC...
Home Painting: 7 Tips to Maintain Quality Indoor Air
Painting is a excellent way to give rooms an updated look, but before you start, remember: Paint will also affect the air in that room—and not in a good way....
How to Handle Your Commercial HVAC Emergency
Your HVAC system keeps your building running. That’s why it’s critical to develop a backup plan in the event of a critical HVAC failure. If it’s too late and you’re...
4 Reasons Your Thermostat Isn’t Reaching the Set Temperature
A thermostat not reaching the desired temperature may sound like a minor problem on paper, but it can be incredibly frustrating and uncomfortable when it happens. There are many possible...
How Your Air Conditioner Gets “Stressed” During the Summer
Your air conditioner keeps your home cool and comfortable during the summer months, especially August and September. However, this piece of cooling equipment can become “stressed” under intense conditions, potentially...
What Causes an AC Capacitor to Fail?
A capacitor is a small, cylindrical component that sends energy to the motor that powers the air conditioning system. It's located inside the outdoor unit, also called the condenser, and...
The Pros and Cons of Different Ductwork Materials
A well-built heating and cooling system is an important component of any property. This includes the ductwork, or network of tubes that distribute air throughout the interior space. In this...
Do I Need an HVAC Service Contract?
If an HVAC contractor has ever done repair or maintenance work for you, they probably offered you an HVAC maintenance contract. Before dismissing this as mere upselling, you should pause...
Air Filters: Dos and Don’ts
Your HVAC technician has probably advised you to replace your air filter regularly. Depending on your current living conditions and manufacturer recommendations, you’re supposed to change your air filter every...
HVAC Commissioning: Basic Facts & Advantages
HVAC commissioning is a crucial step in the design, construction, operation and maintenance of a commercial HVAC system. It ensures that a building's HVAC system is installed correctly and operating...
Does Refrigerant Go Bad or Run Out?
A common misconception about refrigerants is that they'll run out or go bad over time. According to the experts, this won't happen, since refrigerant is good to last the lifetime...
Air Conditioner Components That May Need Extra Care This Summer
Your air conditioner has moving parts that are subject to heavy wear and tear as temperatures begin to rise. Operating it in hot weather can increase the chances of the...
