The hot and humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The air conditioner kicks on as expected. But, even after your AC runs, your home still feels damp and sticky. That’s not very comfortable. It can [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new AC or furnace can feel overwhelming. If you're trying to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's common to look for models with the highest efficiency ratings. Surely the most efficient equipment provides the most comfort and lowest energy bills, right? Not necessarily. Energy [Continue Reading ]
Hot summer weather can push your air conditioner to the breaking point. As temperatures in rise, it's common to notice rising energy bills, warm areas throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. You may think the air conditioner is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. In reality, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play a major role in cooling [Continue Reading ]
What Influences the Cost of an HVAC System Installation? If you’ve spent any time researching HVAC replacement cost on the internet, you've probably noticed something almost immediately: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary by thousands of dollars. Why is that? What is the actual cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is that, when it comes to [Continue Reading ]
Many homeowners think power surges are limited to lightning storms. While lightning is definitely one cause, it's certainly not the only one. Major appliances turning on and off, electrical grid switching, power outages and restoration can all create power surges inside your home. These surges don't just damage televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern [Continue Reading ]
Summer arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels clammy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat temperature. Now, some rooms are still uncomfortably humid while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills climb. This is a typical challenge during humid summers in , . Many [Continue Reading ]
Stale indoor air. Foggy windows. Rooms that feel muggy in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are common complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a strong job of preventing drafts and reducing energy waste, but unfortunately this can also trap [Continue Reading ]
Heavy rainstorms can put any basement at risk. One unrelenting downpour, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rain can cause water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how expensive and frustrating the process can be. Seasonal weather patterns in [Continue Reading ]
Springtime is an exciting time in . Milder days and blooming flowers are a refreshing change from the chilly and drab winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells damp and [Continue Reading ]
Spring is a great time in . More comfortable days and blossoming flowers are a much-needed change from the chilly and dreary winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies constantly act up. The basement smells musty [Continue Reading ]
