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How do you know if your home has an air flow issue?  Does it feel sticky when the air conditioner operates? Are there cold or hot spots throughout your home?  Do you notice musty smells?  For the HVAC system to operate efficiently, it’s critical for air flow to circulate freely throughout the system. That includes … Continued

There are a lot of indicators right here in the Denver Metro area of air quality problems. From bumper to bumper traffic to industrial smokestacks releasing chemicals into the air, you can almost see the mixture with your own eyes.  While that may make you run indoors for a breath of fresh air, don’t think … Continued

One of the most expensive pieces of equipment inside your home is the furnace. It can cost thousands of dollars to purchase, and will ultimately determine how much you spend on utility bills each month.  While you don’t need a thorough understanding of how it works, if you learn the basics, you can identify problems … Continued

Every major home appliance wears down and loses efficiency over time. That includes your air conditioner.  How do you know just how efficient your air conditioner is? When is the best time for repairing the equipment? When should you consider replacing it?  Your air conditioner isn’t something you use year-round. Before the summer heat kicks … Continued

With temperatures climbing well into the eighties this spring, you may be using your air conditioner more than your furnace these days. As a homeowner, that might have you wondering how efficient your air conditioner really is. If you’ve noticed your utility bills rise higher in the summer, efficiency may be something you’re striving for … Continued

Want an easy way to make your HVAC system even more efficient? Consider installing a ceiling fan.  Ceiling fans are welcome additions to a dining room, living room, or bedroom. They can improve your comfort and your efficiency.  But how can they help you make your HVAC system more efficient? It starts by understanding how … Continued

A furnace is a furnace. If you believe all furnaces are created equal, it’s time to rethink your position. When purchasing a furnace in today’s world, you have options that can increase your comfort and make the HVAC system more efficient than ever before.  One-stage and two-stage furnaces give you the opportunity to better heat … Continued

There are three parts to your HVAC system: heating, air conditioning, and ventilation. Your ductwork is a vital component to keeping your house comfortable year-round. But when ducts start to wear down, with leaks and cracks forming along the seams and joints, your air supply will be compromised.  Luckily, there’s a way to fix it. … Continued

Like other industries, when you start shopping for heating and cooling equipment, you’ll see a variety of HVAC efficiency acronyms that might not make much sense at first. Still, you know efficiency is important. And you’d love it if you could lower your utility bills during the hottest and coldest months of the year.  Let’s … Continued

Residential boiler systems use water to transfer heat to keep a home warm. Homeowners that use a residential boiler system often find many benefits, including a more consistent temperature.  Boiler systems don’t require ductwork. Instead, a boiler sends heated water to radiators, which transfers heat from water to air, then returns the water to the … Continued