Mastering Home Comfort by Optimizing Your Thermostat Settings

Maintaining home comfort doesn’t have to be complicated. With a little effort and some knowledge, optimizing thermostat settings can save you money on energy costs while keeping you and your family comfortable. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the best ways to optimize thermostat settings, from traditional thermostats to smart thermostats, as […]

Take Control of Your Comfort: HVAC Zoning Systems Explained

Are you tired of having to adjust the thermostat every time you walk into a different room? Do you ever feel like your home is never quite as comfortable as you’d like it to be? If so, you may want to consider installing an HVAC zoning system. HVAC home zones allow you to create personalized […]

How to Deter Bugs from Your HVAC Unit

While there are creepy-crawlies all over this great planet of ours, the last thing you probably want to think about is finding bugs in HVAC equipment at your home. The good news is that keeping these pests out of your system isn’t too difficult as long as you follow a few simple tips: Fill Any Cracks or […]

Heat Pump Maintenance May Not Sound Like Fun, But It Can Save You Money

Heat pumps that are well maintained on a regular schedule can be as much as 25 percent more efficient than neglected systems, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Savers program. And while heat-pump maintenance might not sound like an appealing task, it is one that can save you money, and which can be fairly simple. […]

Can Temperature Affect Your Sleep?

Many of us find a good night’s sleep to be elusive. Fortunately, sleep research has advanced remarkably in recent years, revealing many reasons for sleeplessness that have to do with our lifestyles, ranging from too much screen time to, of all things, the wrong sleeping temperature. If you’re one of the sleepless, it may be […]

How to Fix Uneven Cooling in Your Home

If some rooms or areas of your home get too cold or stay too warm when you’re running the cooling system, it’s not a situation you have to settle for. Uneven cooling is often related to specific HVAC system problems that a talented HVAC contractor can identify and solve. Here are three examples of common causes of […]

HVAC Isn’t Synonymous With A/C

While often used interchangeably, the acronyms HVAC and A/C are not synonymous. Your A/C is but one unit of all the HVAC systems that control your home’s indoor comfort and air quality. So, when it’s time for you to delve into home maintenance this season, here’s what to know about HVAC terms and jargon to […]

How Do Leaves Affect Your HVAC System?

With the change in seasons come new threats to your HVAC system. One such threat comes in the form of fallen leaves. It’s hard to imagine that fallen foliage could give your HVAC system so much trouble, but it can happen if you’re not diligent about outdoor HVAC unit protection. The Trouble With Fallen Foliage Your […]

What Should You Do Before Turning on Your Heater?

After a blazingly hot summer, most homeowners are looking forward to the cooler months of the year. At some point, your heating system will come into play and that’s when things will really heat up (pardon our pun). Before you go ahead with turning on your heater for the new season, follow these tips: Turn On […]

HVAC Terms Made Simple: Manual J Load Calculation

Manual J load calculation is the gold standard in the HVAC industry for properly sizing a heating and cooling system. Bigger is not better when it comes to HVAC systems. Conducting the load calculation eliminates the risk of over-sizing or under-sizing it. The load calculation determines how much cooling or heating your home will need […]