The humid summers in , , can get muggy and uncomfortable. You adjust the thermostat to a pleasant temperature. The AC starts up automatically. But, even after your air conditioner operates, your home still feels moist and clammy. Now, you’re cool and damp. It can be disappointing [Continue Reading ]
Choosing a new air conditioner or furnace can be stressful. If you want to find the best HVAC system for your home, it's common to look for models with extremely high efficiency ratings. Surely the most efficient heating and cooling system should deliver the most comfort and lowest energy [Continue Reading ]
Summer heat waves can push even a well-maintained air conditioner to the edge. As temperatures in continue to increase, many homeowners notice higher energy bills, warm areas throughout the home and cooling systems that often run all day without keeping up. People often think the air conditioning is the one thing that determines how comfortable your home feels. The fact is, your home's air circulation, insulation and shade all play an important [Continue Reading ]
What Can Change the Cost of an HVAC System Replacement? If you have searched for HVAC replacement cost for your home, you've probably noticed one common trend: estimates for heating and cooling installation can vary quite a bit. Why is that? And, what’s the typical cost of installing a new HVAC system for your home? The answer is HVAC replacement is not one-size-fits-all. Each home has different heating and [Continue Reading ]
Homeowners often think power surges occur only during lightning storms. While lightning is one cause, it isn't the only one. Utility grid activity, restoring power after outages and large household appliances cycling can all create voltage spikes inside your home. These electrical surges don't just pose a risk to televisions and computers. They can also cause HVAC electrical damage because modern heating and cooling systems [Continue Reading ]
Warm weather arrives. Your AC starts running, but your home still feels muggy. Family members keep lowering the thermostat. Now, some rooms still feel sticky while others feel too cold. Meanwhile, energy bills continue rising. This is a frequent issue during humid summers in , . Many homeowners [Continue Reading ]
Rooms that feel stale and stuffy. Cloudy windows. Rooms that feel damp in summer or bone-dry in winter. These are typical complaints about today’s homes, especially homes built for extreme energy efficiency. Modern construction methods do a great job of blocking drafts and reducing energy waste, but unfortunately this [Continue Reading ]
Major rainstorms can put any basement at risk of flooding. One unrelenting downpour, rising groundwater or multiple days of steady rainfall can result in water damage homeowners never expected. And if you’ve ever dealt with a flooded basement before, you know how costly and frustrating the process can be. Seasonal [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a great time in . Warmer days and blossoming flowers are a much-needed change from the cold and drab winter weather. However, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You could also wake up to damp-feeling air. Your allergies go crazy. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
The spring season is a wonderful time in . More comfortable days and blooming flowers are a refreshing change from the chilly and dreary winter weather. But, they aren’t the only signs of spring. You might also wake up to sticky air. Your allergies flare up. The basement smells [Continue Reading ]
