Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips
There’s nothing worse than finding out that your air conditioner is broken on that first sweltering Summer day. Many homeowners don’t realize that proper care is required on a year round basis in order to best maintain their air conditioner even when the system isn’t in use. A new air conditioning installation can certainly be […]
The Importance of Having A Qualified Installation Team Installing Your Heating & Air Conditioning System
A quality installation can make the difference in your heating and air conditioning system lasting 20+ years or potentially failing prematurely. Selecting the right HVAC contractor is the key ingredient to having a properly installed and reliable HVAC system. A contractor focused on quality will only have factory trained technicians, regular service meetings, and offer […]
Modern Thermostats: A Home Heating & Cooling Solution
Ever feel like your home is wasting too much energy while you’re not around? Chances are, even with programmable thermostats, there’s a chance that you’ve ran up the energy bill during times when you’re not home or had an unexpected change of plans. Fortunately, there is a solution. New, high tech thermostats allow you to […]
The True Cost to Install a Heating System
Several factors are involved in the price of installing a new heating system. The heating unit brand, equipment size, and difficulty of installation being the most important in pricing your project. Heating systems which are easier to install will normally cost less. It is also important to remember that the existing ductwork, code requirements, and […]
Taking advantage of Energy Tax Credits and Rebates
With this year quickly coming to an end we are all looking to capitalize on the benefits made available by both manufacturers and our government for home energy upgrades. Rebates and tax credits are an easy way to offset some of the costs of upgrading your heating system. Manufacturers have provided rebates for new heating […]
Lower Your Heating Bills: Change Your Heating Filter!
Did you know that your heating or furnace filter can greatly impact the efficiency of your forced air heating system? Most homeowners believe that a filter is a filter – as long as it’s clean, you’re fine! This misconception could be hindering the optimal efficiency of your heater and raising your energy bills. Fortunately, there […]
Modulating Gas Furnaces: The Most Energy Efficient Furnace
There are 3 types of gas furnaces; single stage, two-stage, and modulating gas. The most commonly installed system is a single stage gas furnace. This furnace allows for only 100% capacity using the most amount of energy. The two-stage gas furnace will operate in two stages typically referred to as low and high fired heating. […]
Dual Fuel Heating Systems: Hybrid Heating Solutions
Dual-Fuel system (also called a hybrid heating or packaged heating system) is one of the best ways to efficiently heat and cool your home or office. The concept is simple; a Dual-Fuel system is a furnace and heat pump combination. Primarily, the heating system runs as a heat pump and only switches to the gas […]
Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Inverters
Your traditional air conditioner or heat pump might not be as efficient as you think it is. The majority of heating and air conditioning systems run on either one speed or two speeds. Because of this, you’ll find that the majority of the time your HVAC system is not operating at the optimal running speed. […]
Zoning Your Heating & Air Conditioning System: Efficiency & Comfort
We’ve all lived in a house that has a warm upstairs and a chilly downstairs before. Potentially, you might have experienced a single bedroom that stays inexplicably colder than the rest of the home. Insulation, ductwork and other factors in your HVAC system can create disparate temperature variations, but fortunately, modern technology is helping to […]