Summer heat waves can push even a well-maintained air conditioner to its limits. As temperatures in   climb, many homeowners notice increased energy bills, hot spots throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up.  People often think the air conditioning alone determines how comfortable your home feels. However, your home's airflow, insulation and shade all play an important role in cooling performance.   [Continue Reading ]

If you've started researching HVAC replacement cost on the internet, you've probably noticed one thing right away: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary by thousands of dollars. Why do prices vary so much? And, what’s the real cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home?  The answer is HVAC replacement is not one-size-fits-all. Every home has different heating and cooling needs, and [Continue Reading ]

Many people think power surges only happen during lightning storms. Although lightning is one cause, it's certainly not the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create electrical surges inside your home.  These electrical surges don't just threaten televisions and computers. They may also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems rely on highly sensitive [Continue Reading ]

Summer arrives. Your air conditioner starts running, but your home still feels sticky. Family members keep lowering the thermostat temperature. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills increase. This is a common problem during humid summers in , . Many homeowners [Continue Reading ]