Radiant Heating vs. Furnace Heating: Benefits & Disadvantages of Each

As the air starts to cool, the need to be warm and cozy sets in almost automatically. From curling up with hot chocolate to bringing those big, fluffy blankets out from summer storage, there are a lot of ways to get ready for the coming chill. One you might not be considering, though, is upgrading or changing your HVAC system to provide better heat this fall and winter. If you think it might be time for a heating re-vamp, fall … Continue reading Radiant Heating vs. Furnace Heating: Benefits & Disadvantages of Each

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Energy Efficient HVAC Settings for Mild Fall Weather

As the weather starts to cool and change in the fall, you might be looking forward to cozy fall activities, pumpkin spice flavored drinks, and fresh pumpkins and gourds. There is one more thing to look forward to in the fall, though, and that is more energy efficient HVAC use. Sure, it is not as fun as apple picking or pumpkin carving, but the ability to save energy and money with more energy efficient HVAC use is still a reason … Continue reading Energy Efficient HVAC Settings for Mild Fall Weather

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Tips for Creating a More Efficient Smart Home: HVAC Upgrades

The rise of smart devices and the internet of things has made life more comfortable than ever and helped millions of people save time, energy, and money by taking control of their home. In the modern smart home, you can find controls for lighting, cameras, locks, and more. Every day more amenities are wired into the smart device network. This helps you as a homeowner control how much energy you use and allows you to adjust settings from your phone, … Continue reading Tips for Creating a More Efficient Smart Home: HVAC Upgrades

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Tips for She Shed Heating and Cooling

When it comes to designing the perfect she shed, comfort is key. Creating a space where you can spend a lot of time is about more than space and decor, though. She shed heating and cooling is also important, especially if you plan on using the space all year long. It is a surprisingly easy part of setting up a space to overlook but, thankfully, there are a lot of she shed heating and cooling options that can be installed … Continue reading Tips for She Shed Heating and Cooling

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HVAC Trends & Technology for Your Luxury Home

Modern HVAC trends are helping homeowners achieve new levels of luxury living through increased comfort, better efficiency, and greater control than ever before. For a luxury home, proper climate management is important to keep expensive appliances, art, and furnishings in good shape. Additionally, an updated heating and cooling system that takes advantage of all the latest HVAC trends can also help you maximize comfort in a luxury home. There are some aspects of climate control that are the same for … Continue reading HVAC Trends & Technology for Your Luxury Home

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A Guide to High End AC Units: What You Need to Know

There are many reasons to invest in one of the newer high end AC units, including better energy efficiency, reduced chance of breakdown, and more effective cooling power. While high end AC units do carry a bit of additional cost in the beginning, they pay for themselves over time in both energy efficiency and repair costs. Plus, many of the newer high end AC units offer useful features like zoned control of cooling and even smart home technology. To learn … Continue reading A Guide to High End AC Units: What You Need to Know

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HVAC Cleaning: 4 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Skip Regular Cleaning & Maintenance

You might not realize just how much dust, debris, and particle matter is in your air — in part, because your HVAC system works hard to take it out and keep the air inside fresh and clean. All that dust has to go somewhere, though, and that is why regular HVAC cleaning is an important part of maintaining a healthy home, as well as a well-functioning HVAC system. An annual cleaning and maintenance visit should be a regular part of … Continue reading HVAC Cleaning: 4 Reasons You Can’t Afford to Skip Regular Cleaning & Maintenance

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Tips to Prevent AC Short Cycling

AC short cycling is an easy issue to diagnose. The most obvious sign is that you will notice the air conditioner turning on and off again and again, and these short cycles make it hard to cool the house effectively. Another major sign of AC short cycling is humidity. If your AC cannot run through a full cycle, it will not treat all the air in your home, leaving humidity in the air. The house may also not reach the … Continue reading Tips to Prevent AC Short Cycling

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Tips to Reduce Air Conditioner Energy Usage

There are a lot of good reasons to try and keep your air conditioner energy usage in line. Not only is it good for the environment, but it can also majorly reduce your energy bills as well. Plus, there are often rebates and other special programs available for those who take key steps to keep their air conditioner energy usage down. It is also something people look out for when they are inspecting a home’s heating & air conditioning system … Continue reading Tips to Reduce Air Conditioner Energy Usage

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How to Measure Your Home Energy Efficiency Rating

Energy efficiency is an important issue for any homeowner. Not only does your home energy efficiency rating impact your energy bills fairly substantially, but there can even be rebates and other discounts that you can take advantage of on HVAC equipment for increasing energy efficiency. So there are a lot of ways to save by considering how your home energy efficiency rating is impacted by your HVAC system. Some air conditioners for instance offer additional features that help you maintain … Continue reading How to Measure Your Home Energy Efficiency Rating

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