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HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.  When most people think about HVAC, they consider their furnace equipment in the winter and air conditioner in the summer months. But without your ventilation system, true comfort wouldn’t be possible. It’s your ventilation system that ensures air flows properly throughout your home.  Your ventilation system delivers … Continued

Think a home’s air conditioner doesn’t cost a lot of money? Think again.  According to the US Department of Energy, around 75 percent of homes throughout the United States have an air conditioner, and those air conditioners use about 6 percent of all the electricity produced. That costs us $29 billion collectively just trying to … Continued

Efficiency. It’s the top concern of almost any home improvement project. Why install a new appliance if it can’t help save money and work better at the same time? Luckily, for almost anything you buy today, you’ll bring in a variety of advanced features and benefits. Your air conditioner is no exception.  A lot can … Continued

The temperatures are climbing. That can make your inside living conditions difficult, almost unbearable on record-setting days.  That’s where air conditioners play an important role. They ensure your inside temperature remains constant and keeps you comfortable no matter what the temperature is like outside.  But how do you know if your air conditioner is working … Continued

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